Tank bag issues

[Oldfulla]

Hi all,
I own a 05 Kawasaki 636 and I would love a tank bag for it, as it is really anonying having my pockets full of stuff like wallet, keys, phone & other bits and pieces. The issue I have is that with the 05 Kawa, the front half of the tank is a plastic cover, therefore the good old magnetic tank bags dont stick. I really had my heart set on the ventura Mallory tag bag, but it doesnt stick that well at the front of it due to the plastic.
http://www.ventura-bike.com/content/products.aspx?catalogue=pws_products&headingPK=113&entryPK=123

Has anybody else had the same issue and how did you over come it? or has anybody got any ideas on this?


Cheers
oldfulla

[dogsnbikes]

I have Plastic tank on the Daytona

so my best option was a clover tank bag as it has suction pads to grip the tank which you screw up and it seems too stay in place rather well

the only down fall I have found with the clover tank bag is that the waterproof cover went hard and cracked rather quickely

but overall the tank bag is good and although I have a sports option $180 you can get and expandable option too $230 prices are approximate

[janno]

I've got a magnetic tank bag that I don't use because

a) it can come loose at over 120kph, which though I'm a fairly conservative rider, even I go faster than that when I'm overtaking :rolleyes:
b) the magnets are really strong and can fuck with your digital cameras. Not recommended.

I'm looking at taking it to a canvas shop and getting some straps sewn on instead, and taking the magnets out.

[MyGSXF]

I have 2 tankbags.. one magnetic.. & the other has straps that are tied around the tank.. & the bag clips onto it! :niceone:

[Oldfulla]

thanks for the replies guys,
I will have a hunt for the suction clover tank bags and the strap on types. cant say that I have ever had a "strap on" bag before :D

[Mom]

Has anybody else had the same issue and how did you over come it? or has anybody got any ideas on this?


Cheers
oldfulla

Hi there, we have an Oxford tank bag on the Triumph Sprint, the base of it attaches with straps, one around the bottom of the tripple clamp and the others, under the seat and around suitable bits of the frame, the tank bag itself zips onto the base and has shoulder straps so you can remove it and use it as a back pack. Works for us!

[MyGSXF]

Here's a pic of said "strap on".. :shifty:

The bag is upside down.. so you can see the clips.. & it's fluffy under there too.. :laugh:

ps: The brand is "gypsy"

[Daffyd]

Magnets have a nasty habit of stuffing credit cards, so be careful about your wallet in a magnetic tankbag.

[madmal64]

Ive got an oxford tank bag. I used to use the magnetic base on the old RF900 and I have bought the clip base for the same bag to use on the Aprilia's plastic tank.
Takes a bit more set up time but works well.
Ive found there gear well constructed and takes a heap of knocks.
I have lost an oxford tail bag off the back of my bike at 100+ kmh and to cut a long story short it ended up living for 3 months in a tree over winter before I recovered it and all the contents was still in good condition. Even my cell phone still worked!
I reccomend it:yes:

[Nasty]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/auction-115379554.htm?p=18

is online at the moment.

[Oldfulla]

wow you lot reply quickly. Well I'd hate for my credit card to be wiped, so i may have to opt for a strap on........bag, that gypsy bag looks good. However not a great fan of fluff anywhere, prefer my bag to be fluff-less :p do you have a pic of the top side of that bag MyGSXF?

May so also follow those oxford bags up as well, hope they arent too tall, its all a very good excuse for another ride up to the hamilton bike shops;)

One other thing, with the strap on bags, are they easy to fit, do the straps go under the tank and will I have to remove/loosen the tank to get them on? or do they go around the tank?

[dogsnbikes]

wow you lot reply quickly.

thats the beauty of the KB family with so many products around there will always be someone who has tried or has them

[MyGSXF]

I may have to opt for a strap on........bag, that gypsy bag looks good. However not a great fan of fluff anywhere, prefer my bag to be fluff-less :p do you have a pic of the top side of that bag MyGSXF? One other thing, with the strap on bags, are they easy to fit, do the straps go under the tank and will I have to remove/loosen the tank to get them on? or do they go around the tank?

you choose wisely :lol:

I used that tankbag when I had my old XV750.. which was really easy to fit it onto.. but I haven't actually tried it on my current plastic fantastic..:doh: sooo umm.. I can't tell you what effort is required to fit said straps.. possibly may have to tank the tank off.. :wait: Once it's on though.. ya just leave the straps there.. & unclip the bag as required! :niceone:

woops.. forgot the pic of the top of the bag.. :laugh: I bought it back in about 94 ish...
here ya go..

[Matt_TG]

I got a cheap 'Can' bag for $50, it has two ears that are magnetic, but it ended up in my lap at 130km/h a few days after putting it on. It has two plastic triangle doodaas each side, I ran a bungee under the tank (carefully) and attach to the front two lugs, it hasn't moved since. It's bloody brilliant having somewhere to put all the stuff I used to jam in my pockets!

[MyGSXF]

Of course..:confused: you DO realise that tankbags were actually designed as a biker chicks version of a handbag!! don't you... :wait:

[Matt_TG]

hehe, mine has a handle and the ears fold back so I can carry it as a bag ... of course I don't .... often.

[Oldfulla]

gee MyGSXF, being ya average red blooded NZ male, that comment just about put me off a tank bag. However after reading a few different threads here, it would be safe to conclude that your just sh*t stiring a wee bit :bleh:


I want a pink one!!!!!! hahaha NOT, besides pink doesnt go with meh bike :D

just had good thought, maybe I could replace the magnets in tank bags with valcro (spelling mistake) instead

[Oldfulla]

Matt_TG, you could just call it your "man bag" :D

[MyGSXF]

gee MyGSXF, being ya average red blooded NZ male, that comment just about put me off a tank bag. However after reading a few different threads here, it would be safe to conclude that your just sh*t stiring a wee bit :bleh:

:gob: who.. me?? NEVER!! :shit: your words have mortally wounded my very soul.. :crybaby:

luckily for you however.. my hide is built like a brick shit house & I bounce back real quick!! :kick:


just had good thought, maybe I could replace the magnets in tank bags with valcro (spelling mistake) instead

Could possibly do that :yes: You can buy the strips with self adhesive backing, & stick one half on ya tank & the other half on ya bag.. might look a bit ugly on ya tank though.. :crazy: when the bag isn't on there..

[Oldfulla]

crickey hope you dont bounce cos of your hide ;) the valcro circlely dot thingys should more pleasant on the eye then the strips i think.

[MyGSXF]

crickey hope you dont bounce cos of your hide ;) the valcro circlely dot thingys should more pleasant on the eye then the strips i think.

Cheeky!! :girlfight:

Yeah, the dots might be better.. you could make a smiley face pattern with them.. :lol: then they would still look cool when the bag wasn't on there.. :2thumbsup

[janno]

Matt_TG, you could just call it your "man bag" :D

to go with your "man boobs" . . . :msn-wink:

[Matt_TG]

to go with your "man boobs" . . . :msn-wink:

Hey!! They're not that bad <_<

Oh and welcome to KB Old Fulla!

[manwithav8]

had issues of a magnetic bag scrathing their tank? I am after a tank bag aswell to carry wallet, keys lunch etc but don't want anything that is going to leave scratches..

[MyGSXF]

had issues of a magnetic bag scrathing their tank?

I've used a magnetic tankbag for years.. doesn't leave 'scratches' per say.. but more rather some rub marks. :mellow: Ya can get clear laminate protector stuff that ya can stick on ya tank, to protect it. I've never looked into it.. but I've seen plenty of bikes with it on. Ask at ya local bike shop.. or bound to be someone on here who uses it. :Punk:

Jen :rockon:

[Hitcher]

Ventura's luggage, like their rack systems, while functional is underspecced compared to luggage made by other manufacturers like Oxford and RJays.

I have had an Oxford tankbag for nearly five years and it's terrific. Mrs H recently procured a smaller Oxford for her Bandit (watch out for paint damage if metal objects like rusty staples attach themselves between the magnets and the tank).

[MotoGirl]

had issues of a magnetic bag scrathing their tank? I am after a tank bag aswell to carry wallet, keys lunch etc but don't want anything that is going to leave scratches..

Yep, we put a tank bag on our 600 Bandit for 20 minutes and it's scratched the tank. As you can imagine, the tank bag went straight into the bin and the bike's never had one on it since! Suzukis have shit quality paint anyway...

[Pickle]

We use Ventura seat bags on our 636s. We both have the 14 litre Assen bags.
They have a seat pad that fitted to the rear seat base then the bag clips onto the pad. We have know problems with them at speed. & they are large enough to take our wet weather gear, puncture repair kits, carmera etc.
There is also a smaller 10 liter bag.

[Busy]

My tank bag rubs the front of the tank because of the fairing, I got the clear laminate protector stuff from bike shop, $13 for 1/2 metre or $26 for whole. Goes on well but have noticed it is shrinking a little leaving the sticky edge exposed (rubs off easily).
I always check the magnets every time I put the bag on as it often picks up crap which does scratch the tank, also taking it off you have to peel it not pull it.
My tank bag is just a $60 red baron special, holds on well, well except for the other week, at 190 it was sucked into the steering head, not sure how that happened.
I carry my digital camera in it all the time, have never had an issue with wiping or anything. might have to do a little experiment, if I put a screw driver in there and it becomes magatized then I suppose it could be bad ... my guess is it wont as the magnets need to be wiped across the object and when the bag is on the bike the magnets are on the sides of the tank - no where near the contents of the bag, only when flaps tucked in is when it could happen but again the items aren't really be wiped across them.

[Bullitt]

Its something Im going to have to look into too. Trying to go away for a week two up means Im gonna need all the storage I can get. Only problem is the Duc has a bump in the middle of the tank where the breather comes out so the bag will have to sit really far back:weep:Guess Ill be looking for a very small one

[vifferman]

Before I bought my tank bag, I did some research WRT magnets stuffing up bank cards, cameras, etc. It's not a problem! I suspect this rumour is either just urban myth, or comes from someone with a crappily designed bag.
With my bag, despite it having very strong magnets, there is enough padding etc in the bottom that there's no measurable magnetic field in the bag itself.

[Hitcher]

So it's those fucken magnets in my tank bag that do it! I had noticed an alarming correlation between riding my motorcycle and the depletion of funds in my bank accounts. Now I know what's causing it I shall throw my tankbag away.

[Pancakes]

I was reading a UK bike mag (last months) and they had a bike in it with a plastic tank. The bag they used had a replacement "ring" that goes around the filler cap, the bag clips to that and the writeup said it didn't wiggle etc. I left the mag in Ohakune but a google should do it.

[sunhuntin]

i saw a neat one at my bike shop, a strap on one. might look at picking it up eventually... would be handy for stuff i dont want moving to the bottom of a full backpack [specially small stuff like coins that are impossible to find again!]

[Coldrider]

So it's those fucken magnets in my tank bag that do it! I had noticed an alarming correlation between riding my motorcycle and the depletion of funds in my bank accounts. Now I know what's causing it I shall throw my tankbag away.
Store a magna-rug in the tank bag, it will take all the stresses away.

[discotex]

i saw a neat one at my bike shop, a strap on one.

Kinky bike shop. Must have been Colemans. It is on K Rd after all......

[sunhuntin]

Kinky bike shop. Must have been Colemans. It is on K Rd after all......

dont have colemans down here... :buggerd:

[MyGSXF]

Has anybody else had the same issue and how did you over come it? or has anybody got any ideas on this?

Hey Oldfulla.. have you got a tankbag sorted yet??? Was cruising through some bits on TM & found this one.. :2thumbsup

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=121786721

Jen :rockon:

[chanceyy]

I use the cramster magnetic tank bag & will never go without one know .. never have problems with the magnets or scratches or it coming loose (hmm apart from when silicone was put on the tank :Oops:

just scored the oxford first timer pannier bags & brought combo tail/tank bag same as on trade me at mo for less than that one is going for with a few big trips coming up in the next month wanted as much storage room as possible

love the expandable tank bags can not go wrong with them :yes:

[jrandom]

Go the Oxford magnetic tank bags.

My one survived being flung down SH16 in a highside and has subsequently been tested at over 250kph (on closed private roads, naturally) without any adverse effects.

[Swoop]

dont have colemans down here... :buggerd:
Have you tried New World, Pack N Save, Foodtown???