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Offline clogan

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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2013, 07:47:59 AM »
I'm guessing that's just an ordinary magnetic tank bag. I use a magnetic tank bag from Rapid Transit. Works fine, cost less than half of the KAW bag.

When KAW adds a pic, perhaps we can see if there is something special about it relative to the C14. But I doubt it.
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2013, 02:30:40 PM »
I'm guessing that's just an ordinary magnetic tank bag. I use a magnetic tank bag from Rapid Transit. Works fine, cost less than half of the KAW bag.

When KAW adds a pic, perhaps we can see if there is something special about it relative to the C14. But I doubt it.

Thank you for the negative response.   ::)

I have the Kawasaki tank bag for the Versys and it is a custom fit tank bag that follows the lines of the bike very nicely and have custom connection points as well as magnetic attachment.

My Nelson Rigg magnetic tank bag does not fit well on the Versys or the Concours.

Which model Rapid Transit bag do you have and can you post some photos of it on the bike?  That would actually be helpful. 
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2013, 05:56:27 PM »
This might be the photo of the Kawasaki bag.  It says it's the same part#.  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Concours-14-ABS-10-14-Black-Tank-Bag-K57003-115-OEM-Genuine-New-/161140440949

I would also be curious to know about the Rapid Transit bag that works on the Concours.  My other tank bags would never really work with this bike.
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2013, 09:50:54 PM »
Thank you for the negative response.   ::)

I have the Kawasaki tank bag for the Versys and it is a custom fit tank bag that follows the lines of the bike very nicely and have custom connection points as well as magnetic attachment.

My Nelson Rigg magnetic tank bag does not fit well on the Versys or the Concours.

Which model Rapid Transit bag do you have and can you post some photos of it on the bike?  That would actually be helpful.

Funny you say that.  I ordered one to meet me at mom's in the Carolinas.  The "enduro bag" for my KLR.  Not sure what type enduro's it fits but its in mom's garage still.  Need to sell the friggin' thing
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2013, 07:14:43 AM »
This might be the photo of the Kawasaki bag.  It says it's the same part#.  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Concours-14-ABS-10-14-Black-Tank-Bag-K57003-115-OEM-Genuine-New-/161140440949

I would also be curious to know about the Rapid Transit bag that works on the Concours.  My other tank bags would never really work with this bike.

Ninja 300 bag in that photo though.  I guess no one has a photo of it on the Concours yet.  The top of the bag will be the same, but the bottom should be different and contoured to fit the concours tank.  Might have to email Kawasaki customer service.
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2013, 09:37:43 AM »
Thank you for the negative response.   ::)

I have the Kawasaki tank bag for the Versys and it is a custom fit tank bag that follows the lines of the bike very nicely and have custom connection points as well as magnetic attachment.

My Nelson Rigg magnetic tank bag does not fit well on the Versys or the Concours.

Which model Rapid Transit bag do you have and can you post some photos of it on the bike?  That would actually be helpful.

Twowheel:
Attached are some pics. I hope you find them helpful. I do not know the bag model, I bought it long ago.

I hope your day is going better for you than it sounds like. Ride safely.
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2013, 03:35:37 PM »
Twowheel:
Attached are some pics. I hope you find them helpful. I do not know the bag model, I bought it long ago.

I hope your day is going better for you than it sounds like. Ride safely.

Looks like the Recon 19 tank bag.  http://www.rapid-transit.com/Products/Recon19.htm  A riding buddy has that one.  At $85 it is less than the $120 the Kawasaki would cost and it comes with a rain cover.  The Kawasaki bags are water resistant. 

Thanks for posting the pics.  Thanks for being helpful with this post.   ;)
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2013, 10:54:31 PM »
I've got one of these.  :). http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/28884/i/motocentric-mototrek-19-tank-bag. The map window is a bit too narrow but it carries a  :censored:-load of stuff! When traveling long distances I put soft things near the back so that I can lay on the bag for while.  ;)
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2013, 06:36:51 AM »
I've got one of these.  :). http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/28884/i/motocentric-mototrek-19-tank-bag. The map window is a bit too narrow but it carries a  :censored:-load of stuff! When traveling long distances I put soft things near the back so that I can lay on the bag for while.  ;)

Pics with it on the bike would be very helpful. 

Here is my current nelson rigg tank bag. 

I have to keep it close to the seat for the front magnets to make contact.  It works OK, unless I am ducking behind the windscreen.
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2013, 07:27:27 AM »
This the Corteck bag ( 12 L I think ) it has worked great on this bike. I use the smaller 10L for around town and weekend trips.
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Re: Anyone have the Kawasaki Accessory Tank Bag?
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2013, 07:16:51 AM »
Here's a grip of photos of my MotoCentric Mototrek19 for you twowheel. http://s896.photobucket.com/user/zgmikeb14/library/TankBagPics#/user/zgmikeb14/library/TankBagPics?sort=2&page=1&_suid=138469722768903837266433008757

Funny that I have no "detailed" shots of the tank bag.

I've got one of those Rapid Transit Recon bags in the closet from my SV1000s days. It looked small on the ZG.
Tried another brand. Nice map window but it also lives in the closet.

I'm pleased with the MotoCentric bag. It fits my needs. Keeps the things I want quick access to, gloves, wallet, visor cleaner, camera, batteries..., close at hand.   :)

Happy shopping!  :D
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