gas bags?

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sidecarguy · Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:57 am

ok i went to the store the other day
and they showed me some gas tank bags!

i had no idea they existed,
they are magnetically attached to ur tank!

anybody know what im talking about??
if so are they any good or bad or what?

Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:28 pm

I have a fairly small one.
It is great.
You just have to ceanand wax the tank before using one, and make sure the underside won't scratch.

They are called Tank Bags.

Mintbread · Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:31 pm

They are excellent. I dislike luggage racks and paniers, so the magnetic tank bags are a simple alternative.

Aggroton · #4 Unread post by **Aggroton** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:16 pm

my tank bag straps on ...they make magnetic ones?

iwannadie · #5 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:37 pm

i always wanted a tank bag with the clear map pocket on the top. they are so expensive though just for a bag.

honda599 · #6 Unread post by **honda599** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:10 pm

I use a small magnetic tank bag by Joe Rocket-Manta. It has a pouch for cell phone, small pocket for keys and wallet. A larger pocket for other items. The magnetic flaps fold neatly inside back of bag and comes with a shoulder strap and waterproof cover.

http://www.joerocket.com/jrp/catalog/us ... cts_id=280

One thing though it's quite small-other larger ones are available. Make sure it's clean on top of tank before mounting to prevent scratches.

Mintbread · #7 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:54 pm

Aggroton wrote:my tank bag straps on ...they make magnetic ones?

They sure do. I used to have a strap type system on my old RZ500 and it was always a pain to put the harness on the tank. The magnetic ones however, have a non-slip rubber base and several strong magnets to keep it fastened to the tank. To remove it you just simply lift it up as if you tried to drag it off the side I am sure the bike would fall over before the bag let go.

TechTMW · #8 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:34 pm

I've used a small nelson-rigg tank bag which has suited me perfectly for 3 years http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it ... Division=6

Highly recommended!!

isnowbrd · #9 Unread post by **isnowbrd** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:56 am

I have the Icon Urban tank bag and love it! It converts into a backpack, has that neat clear map pocket on the top, and you can strap your helmet onto it.

Here is a link to the cheapest place to find one. And I COMPLETELY trust the seller. Free shipping too!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ICON-URB ... enameZWD1V

Here's what it looks like when magnetically attached to your tank. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it ... Division=6#

iwannadie · Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:36 am

isnowbrd wrote:I have the Icon Urban tank bag and love it! It converts into a backpack, has that neat clear map pocket on the top, and you can strap your helmet onto it.

Here is a link to the cheapest place to find one. And I COMPLETELY trust the seller. Free shipping too!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ICON-URB ... enameZWD1V

Here's what it looks like when magnetically attached to your tank. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it ... Division=6#

thats actually the one i want ha. can you use like an erasable marker to write on the clear map pocket? i assume it would be made for that kind of thing.