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Offline mikeb2411

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Tank Bag Question
« on: May 11, 2015, 11:31:32 AM »
Hey everyone, I'm looking at adding a tank bag to my bike. I have been reading through the "threads of the past" and I don't want to :deadhorse: but for me it has come down to the "Firstgear Laguna", "Cortech 2.0" or "Motocentrics 19".

Know that I have the 2" up and 2" back risers on my bike and don't know if that comes into play with larger bags but I am hoping for some feedback on these bags from those of you that have tried/use them.

Tank bags are a difficult item to"pin down" so your input on this will be appreciated.

Thanks!
Mike
Ojai, CA
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Offline qyetman

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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2015, 01:51:12 PM »
I had the Cortech 2.0, until I forgot it at a gas station. It worked great, just the right size to be able to carry rain suit and a few other things, but did not get in the way of the handlebars.

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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2015, 01:53:07 PM »
I had the Cortech 2.0, until I forgot it at a gas station. It worked great, just the right size to be able to carry rain suit and a few other things, but did not get in the way of the handlebars.

Good to know...thanks! Sorry you lost it :-\
Mike
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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2015, 03:12:13 PM »
I scored a Nelson Rigg that I really like. I'm modifying it now to suit my needs. I'll post a thread when I'm done.
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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2015, 03:49:18 PM »
I ended up ordering the "Fastrax Elite" tank bag. It was a tough choice but the bag had the size and features of the others I was looking at and it was priced pretty well so that was my choice.
Mike
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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2015, 06:56:00 PM »
I scored a Nelson Rigg that I really like. I'm modifying it now to suit my needs. I'll post a thread when I'm done.

Mine has been the best bag I've owned yet
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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2015, 05:34:20 AM »
I have several that I use depending on length of trip and what I need to carry.  My large is http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-cl-2020-gps-tank-bag.

I use a pair of zip ties to loop it over the front stays on the tank.  It is large but doesn't get in my way and I am running stock bars.

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Re: Tank Bag Question
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2015, 01:42:08 PM »
+1 on Nelson Rigg!! My 1st tank bag was Nelson Rigg and it lasted for 20 years. Now it is living it's second life as a bungee strap holding bag. I hate to throw anything useful away.