What's the best tank bag ?

Hello Everyone,

As the title says, what is the best tank bag ? What do all of you prefer to use when your on the road, something I can rest on somewhat,

 

You are asking a question which will gather only subjective answers. Kinda like asking which oil is best. How about asking, "Which tankbags have you used and which did you like the best?" I like Wolfman personally. I believe they have a great rep, great quality, and great customer service. YMMV.

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Woflman is awesome :thumb:

 

Speed I got a set that you can have. Bring me some IPA :wink:

 

What is IPA


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WHAT?! Never heard of India Pale Ale

 

Got it. Getting slower in my old age lol

 

I guess I need to hang out with you all a little more

 

Oh my. well since you asked.. http://www.hopandwine.com/what-does-ipa-stand-for/ Now as far as a tank bags, not a real fan of em, I like my freedom thats in front of me, but the one I did have an all right time with is Joe Rockets all magnetic version, worked ok for what I used it for. Cortec has some nice ones as well.

 

I like and use the GIVI Tanklock bag system. For one, your bag never touches the gas tank, so no worrying about scratching the tank. Secondly, it's easy on, easy off. Third, there are several different bags to choose from and all use the same mounting mechanism. I have a small bag and a large bag and can use the same mount for both. You can also use the mounting ring on more than one bike and easily share the bag(s) with different bikes. I have the mounting ring on both of my VFRs and had one on the Ducati but prefer to ride that bike without a tank bag.

I believe that SW-Motech has a similar system that even allows for power to be routed to the bag through the mounting ring. If I'm not mistaken, Cortech even has a similar system although I don't think they do the power transfer like SW-Motech.

Here is a video showing the GIVI setup...

[video=youtube_share;y_XsJScKOcc]http://youtu.be/y_XsJScKOcc[/video]

 

Speed,

Then there is the question of strap mounted, magnetic, fuel-filler lock mount, size, how many pockets you need....etc. I would just suggest to spend a little more with a reputable brand name than a cheapy. It will last you longer in the long run and you'll get your money's worth.

 

I'm not interested in cheap. I what want is tried and true and practical.
I have been looking at a for awhile, the one that sticks out so far is this one

I like what it offers, however I did want everyone's input from first hand experience and what works the best.
The reason I want a tank bag is my hands and arms go numb after riding for awhile, my chiropractor told me to get a tank bag and rest on it to take the pressure off my wrist ?

 

I really like how this one mounts. How does the mount hold up ? I used to have a magnetic mounted one and it was sliding around all the time.

 

I've got a RKA bag that I like a lot. It doesn't look like much anymore, but it works the champ. Magnetic and it has never moved any.

 

I bought a bag in a hurry and it turns out, I love it. Not expensive but not cheap either.

https://www.cyclegear.com/accessories/sedici-lazio-expandable-tank-bag

 

Ha! I fell asleep on the Sedici.

 

I'm pretty certain the Cortech is the greatest tankbag I ever had ( my old KG from 1983 was a beauty though). Beers good, too.

 

I've had mine almost since I bought my 09 back in 2011. The 01, when I bought that in 2013 and so far both have held up just fine.

 

One word of caution, these "window" pockets will act like a green house to your electronics. I had my iPhone over heat on me a few times. I have since moved it to a Ram Mount X-Grip mount as its out in the open where at least it might get airflow. It would be better to have a water proof phone case and not be placed inside the clear view pocket.

 

Wow your right, hadn't thought about that.


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