Tankbag lessons

**skelstar** · 16th September 2005, 14:09

I have recently bought a nice Oxford magnetic tankbag, not the model big enough that it needs extra flaps but the one that is nice and flush. I was on a trip last weekend and I discovered, at the first lunch/coffee stop, that I was carrying some nice sharp metal tools (nail cutters) on the bottom of said bag. Fortunately I hadnt scratched the tank but made a mental note to check the bottom of my magnetic bag in future, a mental note I was to repeat to myself when I got to work the next day with a couple of screwdrivers stuck to the bottom

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**James Deuce** · 16th September 2005, 14:14

Originally Posted by skelstar

I have recently bought a nice Oxford magnetic tankbag, not the model big enough that it needs extra flaps but the one that is nice and flush. I was on a trip last weekend and I discovered, at the first lunch/coffee stop, that I was carrying some nice sharp metal tools (nail cutters) on the bottom of said bag. Fortunately I hadnt scratched the tank but made a mental note to check the bottom of my magnetic bag in future, a mental note I was to repeat to myself when I got to work the next day with a couple of screwdrivers stuck to the bottom

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Get some anti-rug slip rubber matting to put between the bottom of the tank bag and the top of your tank. This will stop any bits of ferrous metal the magnets pick up from scratching the paint. I've got one of those bags too. Great aren't they?

**skelstar** · 16th September 2005, 14:16

Yeah its great. Im not sure what you mean about the material so ill wait until I see you on a ride again (sometime soon?).

**Sparky Bills** · 16th September 2005, 14:20

I found that too.
I think you had the same bag as what i had??

The matt that Jim means can be bought from any bike store or even Repco or Supercheap. Its just a rubber non slip matt. ention it to one of them. They should know what you mean.
People use them on their dash boards of their cars etc.

**skelstar** · 16th September 2005, 14:23

I know you have the same bag as you as I found a video camera I didnt think I owned in my bag at wild oats. Nice bag BTW

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Ill check it out. Thanks guys.

**Paul in NZ** · 16th September 2005, 14:24

Go to Payless Plastics and ask for a roll of the stuff people that own caravans use to stop stuff sliding off shelves..

I have some left at home if you want. Cheap as chips and lasts ages.

Cheers

**skelstar** · 16th September 2005, 14:28

I kinda know what you guys are talking about, but does this anti-slip stuff go/attach to my tank or the bag?
Im not sure: does it stop sharp stuff connecting itself to my bag...or just shield the tank from the sharp shit?

Please have patience

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**vifferman** · 16th September 2005, 14:40

Originally Posted by skelstar

I kinda know what you guys are talking about, but does this anti-slip stuff go/attach to my tank or the bag?
Im not sure: does it stop sharp stuff connecting itself to my bag...or just shield the tank from the sharp shit?

Please have patience

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You need to wrap it around your head, in case the tank gets scratched, so no-one can hear the (muffled) screams of anguish.

You stick it on the tank, before putting the tankbag on. Then any grit / screws / metal animules / steel-dicks that stick to the tankbag shouldn't scatch the paint.

Must get me some.
I went to the $2 Shop like Mr Jim2 said, but I dinnae see it. (Didn't help that I was in the grip of a most malevolent virus, that I have yet to rid myself of...)

**jrandom** · 16th September 2005, 14:42

Here's an idea for you all. Buy a bike that doesn't require perfect tank-finish to give a good riding experience.

Nanas.

**skelstar** · 16th September 2005, 14:47

Craziness

. I bought it new, I want to sell it near-new.

**Paul in NZ** · 16th September 2005, 14:53

Yup.

Just use it as a loose mat under the tank. Magnets work through it.

Get in the habit of removing the bag by laying it backwards onto the seat and closing the flaps so they won't pick up shite.

**Hitcher** · 16th September 2005, 14:59

I've used an Oxford magnetic tankbag now on three bikes and have had no problems with damage to the tank. No singlet or underlay required. Just chuck it on and go (hopefully not famous last words).

I am advised that west coast ironsand beaches can be a problem. In those circumstances I would consider using an underlay.