Tank Bags

[roadie1951]

I know this has probably been hashed out and talked about before, but I can't seem to find anything on this subject specifically.

So, here we go:

who makes the best looking (on the C14) and most feature packed tank bag?  I prefer strap mount.

I realize this will be "opinion  based" with a lot of "personal preference". 

Thanks!!

[Bob]

Sorry, I have no experince with a strap on! 


All kidding aside, I'm actually being truthful. I have one strap bag that I've never used, made by Eclipse. But I can't say a lot about it.

Now if you want magnetic or ring mount. I have some opinions!

[JetJock]

I run a First Gear Silverstone small tank bag, magnetic mount most of the time but can strap it on if I want to. Use this daily as it's small but convenient.

For longer trips, First Gear Laguna bag with windows for a GPS and a cell phone/MPS player. BIG bag, lots of room.

I looked at everything, including the ones that mount to the gas cap ring, and went with First Gear because of features and price.

[mikeboileau]

I would like to see some pics of magnetic bags on the bike.

[Bob]

I would like to see some pics of magnetic bags on the bike.

Chase Harper 450 smaller tank bag






Chase Harper 650 Medium sized Tank bag

[mikeboileau]

Thanks!  That 650 looks good on there.  Do the magnets hold it well?

[roadie1951]

Sorry, I have no experince with a strap on! 


All kidding aside, I'm actually being truthful. I have one strap bag that I've never used, made by Eclipse. But I can't say a lot about it.

Now if you want magnetic or ring mount. I have some opinions!

I wouldn't touch the strap on comment with a ten foot pole!!

I have tried a magnetic bag, but being paranoid I was always waiting for it to fly off.  I've also had a ring mount.  It was a pain in the butt getting gas.  The strap on just seems to work for me.

[556ALPHA]

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=421.0

[Bob]

Thanks!  That 650 looks good on there.  Do the magnets hold it well?

Yes, Yes!!! They are strong. I kid people saying that I'm waiting for the tank metal to pull out when removing it!    I think they bill themselves as having the strongest magnets you can buy for a tank bag. They also have a safety strap if your worried about flying bags. But I can say that I have hit some hard bumps and never had the bags move at all!