Tank bag or backpack?

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FreeRide · #11 Unread post by **FreeRide** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:16 am

I just purchased the Kuryakyn Tombstone bag. It straps on to a backrest/sissy bar. Has three zip on backrests of varying thickness and has plenty of storage,will hold a full face helmet. Uses velcro straps to hold er down. Very innovative bag. If I had to buy it again I would. Got it from cruisercustomizing.com. One caveat, only works with sissybars

Scott58 · #12 Unread post by **Scott58** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:33 am

I'd do both. Although I wouldn't wear the backpack. The more capacity you have the better the trip. I made this little contraption using 2 backpacks and a bedroll (there's another backpack on the other side you can't see in the pic) and it also makes a great backrest. Since then I've added saddlebags and a tankbag (love those little map window thingy's) I can carry as much as large cruisers now and my trips are so much better.

Sev · #13 Unread post by **Sev** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:41 am

Don't forget that a tank bag can and will scratch up your tank.

Put a couple coats of wax on it before you leave on your trip.

scan · #14 Unread post by **scan** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:10 am

I use all options listed above, depending on the case. I have a small tank bag, but I would not like a large one for a trip. For a day trip I use it to carry my phone, sun glasses, spare shield, wallet, extra gloves, and any other little items. I use a tail bag and/or saddle bags for larger packing trips. I have on occasion used a backpack for easy quick transport, but it is my least favorite. On one trip I strapped the backpack to my tail bag for added carrying. My Joe Rocket tail bag has bungie type cords and I have two points on my bike made just for the bag. Being able to safely attach a bag and not having to feel worried about the cords, or straps is critical. I wouldn't move the bike without feeling my luggage was safe, secure, and no potential strap to wheel problems (aka, what Mintbread was talking about).

earwig · #15 Unread post by **earwig** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:21 am

Scott58 wrote:

chuck norris? heh.

ofblong · #16 Unread post by **ofblong** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:36 am

Sevulturus wrote:Don't forget that a tank bag can and will scratch up your tank.

Put a couple coats of wax on it before you leave on your trip.

or instead put a rubber tank protector on your tank and have no issues with scratching.

Virago Biker · Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:38 am

ofblong wrote:or instead put a rubber tank protector on your tank and have no issues with scratching.

How good would a magnet hold, if you have a rubber protector? I couldn't imagine it would be very well.

ofblong · #18 Unread post by **ofblong** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:12 am

Virago Biker wrote:
ofblong wrote:or instead put a rubber tank protector on your tank and have no issues with scratching.
How good would a magnet hold, if you have a rubber protector? I couldn't imagine it would be very well.

all the protectors I have seen have the holes in them still for the magnets. You could also bungy chord it lol but I would recommend that haha.

Virago Biker · Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:46 am

ofblong wrote:all the protectors I have seen have the holes in them still for the magnets. You could also bungy chord it lol but I would recommend that haha.

In that case, it could still take the paint off. I just assume use a backpack, and just tighten it as tight as you possible can. I haven't done it personally, but I would assume it's not that bad.

scan · #20 Unread post by **scan** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:33 pm

My tank bag is designed with the magnet between layers of fabric. The one closest to the bike side is soft and spongy. If your tank is clean, a magentic tank bag should do no harm. At least mine hasn't.