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« on: September 22, 2014, 09:36:05 PM » |
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Looking for a tank bag that fits the Valk IS, and all I can find are tank bibs. All the Bib versions I've seen are too small to hold much more than reading glasses and a cell phone... Anybody have a tank bag that is used with or without the Bib? With pics? Looking for something that would hold a couple half liters of water, cell phone, charger, camera, sunglass case, GPS case, flashlight, leatherman, a small bag of mints, rolled up lobster claw rain mitts, spare helmet liner, a charger for the helmet cam, and an occasional 22 magnum 3" wheelgun...  Oh, and a clear pouch on top to store a road map opened up to the days journey. In a perfect world, the map pouch would be waterproof...  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2014, 09:44:04 PM » |
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Roadgear sells magnetic tank bags. I have one and love it. It unzips to expand and has a map pocket for notes or maps.
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salty1
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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2014, 03:37:46 AM » |
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Your definitely looking for a magnetic bag IMO. I use two different types, but not as large as your looking for. The only problem with a tank bag is when you need fuel as your going to need to remove it and then replace it once you've got gas.
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2014, 05:49:43 AM » |
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I've never been a fan of mag bags - only because no matter how careful you (or I, actually) are/am, eventually it wears the paint.
The smallest I've used has been about 12"L x 8"W x about 5" deep. And it held all that stuff.
My HD XR1200 had a factory bag that strapped on, but it also had a recess for the gas cap. It was easy enough to remove during gas stops.
On other bikes I have had made a Bib, to which I had a guy sew on Velcro, and the tank bag simply stuck to the Velcro. Then when your trip was over, pull the Velcro and the tank paint stayed good - mostly. But it took awhile to get all this together; was looking for something off the rack...
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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2014, 06:01:15 AM » |
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I have run many different tank bags on my Tourer. I think it's a sickness since I have 9 tank bags and three bikes. They work great. Mine range in size from "holds sunglasses, two small bottles of water, and gloves" to "OMG, how do you see over that?"  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2014, 06:30:34 AM » |
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Tank bag and love it...  |
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salty1
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2014, 06:57:18 AM » |
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I have put felt across the bottom of my bags to deter any paint damage.  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2014, 07:03:12 AM » |
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I've always used a tank bag on long trips. I've had the same one since 1990 or so, so don't bother trying to find an identical one to mine, but it's a Roadgear. The male part of the buckle at the seat is always attached to the bike, with the tank mounting bolt going through a hole in the webbing. At the front a strap goes around the bottom of the steering head. I've added a second female buckle to the right end of the strap so that when I'm getting gas, I can undo the "tight" buckle and plug the male end of the tank bag buckle into the "loose" buckle which allows me to slide the bag to the left without having the strap fall down and then having to fuss with re-placing it.  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2014, 10:08:59 AM » |
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Thanks guys. I like the look of Gryphons best, as it appears to cover the gas filler; while occasionally a pain to remove for gas, at least you have the additional capacity over one that sits behind the filler. Troy/Valker - looks good, but on trips I always seem to have more stuff to carry. I have a Bagster on my ST1100; these are popular on the ST1100 site. Did a search here, but "Bagster" turned up nothing. This is kind of a full tank bra, to which various bags can mount. I have the Alpha Bag, which can carry a bunch of stuff. Made to order in France, so they are a bit finicky to deal with... Just called the USA Rep, and he said they have nothing; but a google turned up a UK site that has them listed for the Valk. The Bagster website sucks, but below is the UK site Bra pic, as well as the Bagster site bag options. One problem is that it appears the only Bra listed appears for the Standard/Tourer; I could not find a model for the taller IS tank. Which would mean buying, shipping, and then modifying by a local shop. Just more time and $... Sigh. Just looking to find something functional and not too butt-ugly without re-designing.    Regards |
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2014, 06:09:23 PM » |
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If you always seem to need more room, how about one of those little single wheel trailers you pull behind you?
I have a pic from the PNW 2013 Rally, if you need to know what it is I'm talking about?
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2014, 09:31:33 PM » |
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Well.... its not room for more stuff; it's room for more stuff at my fingertips. Already have the hack, which can carry a 40 lb canine, tools, spares, and and camping gear for a week... And while others have no problems, I'm just not a trailer kind of guy... But I will attach a subframe to the Valk to attach the 200 lb hack, making the fat girl handle like a drunk overweight 3 legged camel... |
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2014, 11:58:04 PM » |
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I also have a Roadgear. I think if memory serves me correctly, I got it when I had my Yamaha Venture Royale.
So it has been around the states, Canada and Alaska, about 4 times on the 3 bikes I had since then..
I anchored mine almost like Gryphon Rider. Mine is not that hard to unfasten on the front, and then I lay it back on the seat to fuel up. When I first got it, it had magnets on it and it blew off in Yuma, AZ in one of their famous sand storms. When I got to my mom's in Oakland, CA, I pulled her sewing machine out and made a couple of modifications. Removed those thunking firkin magnets when ya set it down after filling up.
Thank God her sewing machine was a commercial one. She had to sew my step-dad's Carrhart pants and shirts up all the time. He worked in a steel factory and was always catching some piece of clothing on a sharp edge.
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« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2014, 07:27:59 PM » |
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I've used a magnetic bag and never noticed any damage to the paint. I did paste wax the tank before the trip. Very easy to flip up and fill tank.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2014, 07:50:25 AM » |
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Maybe the best way to go is a compromise. Buy a magnetic tank bag and sew on a strap with buckle to the back end only. That way it's easy to flip back for fuel filling, but you won't lose your bag with a strong gust of side wind.
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« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2014, 12:44:45 PM » |
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I have an old small size tank bag for times when I need a little more room than saddlebags and trunk. Las year I bought a First Gear Laguna bag that I used to and from Inzane XIV. It is huge but I really like it. It has 3 ways to attach it. I use the straps and the magnets. I wash/wax the tank and place electrical tape on the tank where the magnets are going to sit. That way I don't worry about scratches in the paint. Laguna bag review here:
The rain cover is useless on my standard. The wind coming up beside the tank blows it off. Bigwolf |
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« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2014, 10:20:33 AM » |
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Held makes the best tank bag but they are costly. I have a Held Turano it will expand out to hold
a full face helmet but it's discounted. The replacement bag the Traffic is a little smaller but the same style. It is easy to slide over to access filler cap. Has male female strap around head tube and Velcros to a large strip at the bottom of tank which can be tucked under seat when not in use.
I have used tank bags since the 60s, the best one I found.
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