Tank bags

the Ferret

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Nice Kawasaki Mickey. How'd it stop with that singe disc? Probably better than the Hodaka Wombat with dual drums I was ring back then.

I have an RKA tank bag. Use the pocket for toll money and the map pocket for old fashion map and sticky note navigation. Run a power cord in to charge my cell phone. Keep sunglasses and a few other things that I can grab without having to dismount or use a key to get.

Looks like Where's Waldo? with a 70's porno mustache lol

Braking was as good as it got back then Darren.

I carry all kinds of stuff in my tank bags..thermos of either hot tea or cold lemonade, a block of wood for my sidestand, maps, ball cap, pad of paper and a pen, microfiber cloth and a squirt bottle for cleaning face shield, some change, Go Cruise cruise control, hand sanitizer, a small flashlight..... A tank bag is like a ladies purse for a motorcycle, everything gets thrown in there.

The one on my ST is a Nelson Rigg, the one on my CB is a small Cortech, but I have a larger one for trips on the CB by Tourmaster with matching soft bags.
 

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Most tank bags I've seen so far are much bigger than I'd want. Something not too much bigger than a shaving kit would suit me fine. A little wider a little higher. Maybe that would clear the horn button maybe not. NBD methinks.

I like the quick release Motech concept but even the EVO Micro looks to be bigger than I'd want. Nice looking kit though.
I just finished a 1200 mile trip on the ST with the Motech EVO DayPak. This was my first trip since installing the bag and I can recommend it. After the big MotoPak magnetic bag I've used for years on my KZ1100, the small size of the DayPak didn't impress. It's actually about the size of a large shaving kit. But you can fit a LOT of stuff in the DayPak. It expands taller an inch or so via a zipper around the bottom; this process is easily done with the bag on the bike or off. Even though the handlebars hit the bag at full lock, it doesn't trigger any switches on either handlebar; it didn't honk the horn a single time. Removing and reattaching the bag at gas stops is a breeze.

Thumbs up for the DayPak.
 

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The thing I like best about my tankbag is the large clear window on the top for a road map. While a GPS provides turn-by-turn directions it doesn't really tell you what's coming up, how far it is to the next town for a lunch stop, etc. I appreciate the 30,000 ft view a map provides and chose my tankbag, an Oxford X40, for the map window on the main bag and the separable map window that lives on the bottom layer if I just want the map attached to the tank, but no additional bag. Yes, the bag hits the horn and starter at full lock, but I've learned by now not the crank the bars all the way over in parking lots so I avoid that problem. And if the missus absolutely has to have a couple of yards of that adorable fabric there's always room in the expandable bag. :)

Also, I'd like to give Oxford kudos for their warranty. When the top zipper on my bag separated about a year into its use and was irreparable they replaced the bag with no issues.
 
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Anyone thought of fixing the Givi tanklock adapter to the plastic tank cover on the ST1100 and using a bag like the Givi ST602? I'm thinking of doing it cause I could switch the tank bag quickly from my vstrom to the ST, it's a great little tank bag for quick access to small items. a bit weary of drilling through the fake tank cover though. a new owner mightn't like it if I sell her on sometime.

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Hey all,

I currently am running with the Cortech Super 2.0 low profile tank bag. It is magnetic. I have over an hour commute into work and over 1.5 hours home, all highway. I run my ST at a high speed very often and am running with a short windshield. Never have I EVER had an issue with my bag. Doesn't budge. And when I stop to fill up, I can just let it rest against the side of the tank out of the way. I hold two hats, my phone, a charge box, some glasses, helmet lock, and iPhone cable in it with room. When stopped, replace my phone with my two carbon knuckle gloves still with no issues. I could go bigger, wouldn't matter.

The Cortech has 4 massive magnets in the body of the back and four in the two flaps on the side. It also can expand if needed and comes with a rain protective cover. I've used that cover a lot too. No regrets with this bag, and won't get another until I have to replace with a new one.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-low-profile-tank-bag?gclid=CKr_g6_os9MCFVu2wAod60MO2Q


Hope this helps.
I have this tank bag and love it--I got rear ended and thrown off bike at 50 mph and the bag stayed on with no strap (have never used it) the magnets are very strong and I have no scratches in tank from 4 years and @ 60,000 miles with bag. Only problem I have with this bag is a crappy zipper, I love the bag enough to live with the zipper.
 
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I have this tank bag and love it
I like the look of the Cortech Super 2.0 Low Profile tank bag.

I have a Joe Rocket Hammerhead which is a good bag, but it doesn't have a map pocket. I chose it because it's small enough that it won't hit the horn or starter button at full lock on the ST1300.

Does the Cortech clear these buttons?
 
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Interesting. Have you done it? Is that your pike pictured?
Yes that's my bike, I haven't fitted the little tank lock adapter yet, just sat it on there to see how it would look, it would be great when switching from bike to bike, all the small items are kept in one place and always to hand. think I might go ahead and do it.
 
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I also have a Cortech tank bag, not sure what model it is or its capacity, but I'm guessing that it's 10L or less. It looks very similar to the one in the link you posted, except the striping on the sides is different. It may be an earlier version of the one you have. I remember buying it at a discount, maybe because it was a discontinued version. I haven't had many occasions to make use of it, but really like it when I do have a need for it. I like the fact that the map pocket will hold my 7" tablet, as I have used it for my GPS a time or two, probably would do that more often except I haven't been venturing into unfamiliar territory lately. It would really work great if I had Bluetooth-connected earbuds so I could hear the verbal turn instruction; as it is, I just have to glance down at the display occasionally to see how far I have to go to the next turn and the name of the street/road that I'm looking for.
Hey all,

I currently am running with the Cortech Super 2.0 low profile tank bag. It is magnetic. I have over an hour commute into work and over 1.5 hours home, all highway. I run my ST at a high speed very often and am running with a short windshield. Never have I EVER had an issue with my bag. Doesn't budge. And when I stop to fill up, I can just let it rest against the side of the tank out of the way. I hold two hats, my phone, a charge box, some glasses, helmet lock, and iPhone cable in it with room. When stopped, replace my phone with my two carbon knuckle gloves still with no issues. I could go bigger, wouldn't matter.

The Cortech has 4 massive magnets in the body of the back and four in the two flaps on the side. It also can expand if needed and comes with a rain protective cover. I've used that cover a lot too. No regrets with this bag, and won't get another until I have to replace with a new one.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-low-profile-tank-bag?gclid=CKr_g6_os9MCFVu2wAod60MO2Q


Hope this helps.
 

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I just completed a 7800 k trip. I used my Oxford tankbag. Couldn't turn left without blowing my horn each time!!! Was embarrassing. I paid a lot for the bag when I had my Kawasaki Versys, and am toooo cheap to discard it and purchase another bag!. Another problem with my tank bag was that it strapped to the tank. Was a PIA for refuelling. In fact I broke my key off in Maine. Lucky for me I actually tossed a spare key in my unlocked right side fairing bag. Was a PIA to get the piece of key out of the fuel lock, but learned that if I push up on the rubber gasket on the underside it released the key to the unlocked position. Pair of tweezers, and I managed to get the piece of key out. Within two days I was able to find a honda dealership in Ellsworth, Maine, ( a great town). They wouldn't cut the key without my ignition code, which we couldn't find. Off to a local building supply store who had an old fashioned key duplicator and viola.. new spare key. $15.00 for key blank, $1.50 to cut new key..... what a life saver!!
 
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I have two magnetic bags - one I would call medium and the other large . I think they are both made by River Road . Haven't seen this brand around lately so I don't know if they are still available. I have taken a few week long trips with the large bag - the only issue is the same as Rob stated above - with the steering at full left the horn blows . Oddly and fortunately the start switch which is in the same relative position on the right never engages on full right. The magnet bit is great - never budges even at high speed but easy to pull off for fueling or security. Both have clear map pockets at the top which are now somewhat obsolete as I have just added a power point for GPS. I use the medium one all the time but Todd C has just hooked me up with a Smuggler trunk so that may no longer be true.
 

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$15.00 for key blank
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Is that for a factory Honda key? Those are soft metal prone to breaking. An Ilco X265 key blank is dirt cheap and fairly common and a much stronger key. I'd get a couple quality spares asap.
 
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Well, I wound up getting a Tour Master Elite series 14 liter magnetic bag. It is nicely made, holds onto the tank very well and doesn't interfere with the handle bat buttons at full steering lock.
 
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