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Title: Hi, New here with a question...
Post by: Taz on July 01, 2012, 11:40:48 PM

I have recently bought a 1989 K100RS. My 2nd BMW first was an R1100GS. My question is "what is the tank made of as my magnetic tank bag wont stick to it :).

Cheers Andy.

Title: Re: Hi, New here with a question...
Post by: Rick G on July 02, 2012, 12:35:40 AM

Aluminium and it is a real pain in the A as you need to get a genuine bag so it fastens well or do what I have done and that is to glue some steel discs to the tank where the bag magnets go. I used some good quality double sided tape and painted the discs the same color as the tank.

Title: Re: Hi, New here with a question...
Post by: wmax351 on July 02, 2012, 02:47:37 AM

I'm using a suction cup mounted tankbag. Holds really nice. Clean the areas for the cups with isopropyl alcohol, and then use the tiniest bit of dielectric/silicone grease (or if you have access, vacuum grease) on the cup.

Title: Re: Hi, New here with a question...
Post by: billday on July 03, 2012, 05:42:34 PM

Strap on a Bags Connection Enduro model, and spare yourself worrying about whether you used enough glue.

Title: Re: Hi, New here with a question...
Post by: frankenduck on July 03, 2012, 05:57:35 PM

Quote from: wmax351 on July 02, 2012, 02:47:37 AM

I'm using a suction cup mounted tankbag. Holds really nice. Clean the areas for the cups with isopropyl alcohol, and then use the tiniest bit of dielectric/silicone grease (or if you have access, vacuum grease) on the cup.

What's wrong with spit?  :dunno

Title: Re: Hi, New here with a question...
Post by: Rick G on July 03, 2012, 08:22:29 PM

well I spoze it's ok but depending what was on the pizza last night you just may remove the paint :eek: