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Offline ibexonabike

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Uber tank bag mergefest
« on: July 21, 2011, 01:12:10 PM »
Edit by frankenduck: Doing a little cleanup.  Decided we have way too many tank bag threads. Merging them all into this thread.


Well, I think the subject says it all. Has anyone modified their gas tank filler assembly to allow mounting of 'hard mount' tank bags (a la Givi, Cortech, etc.)? Is there enough material there to tap X # of holes and mount an adapter ring? Might be a neet trick ...

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Offline 390beretta

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Uber tank bag mergefest
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2011, 04:14:04 PM »
Not sure where to post this.  But, does anyone know of a source for tank bags that will fit K bikes?  Thanks
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2011, 04:40:25 PM »
Lots of strap-on bags will fit pretty well. (Don't get a magnetic one as the tank is aluminum.)

Or keep your eye out of Fleabay for a factory one.
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Offline kenray

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2011, 08:15:34 PM »
Hello, I bought a RKA tank bag off eBay a while back for my 89 k100rs. Not as nice as the BMW tank bag but for the price it was a very good deal and kind of classic period looking.One other site you may want to look at is the BMW Internet Riders page. Good luck looking, kenray down in Katy TX.
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Offline Lawrence

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2011, 10:32:23 AM »
Couple of thoughts re the OEM tank bags.  If they are old, the elastic is gonna be questionable.  It can be repaired, but you should figure that into any bids you make on EBay. Secondly, the BMW bags use a metal hook on the front lip of the fuel tank.  That is virtually impossible to fit on my 1985 K100RS.  There's a rubber bit that fouls the hook so as often as not it's not secure and/or scratches the paint when I am wrestling with it  :-\
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Offline frankenduck

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2011, 11:39:16 AM »
I had an 85 K100RS for a while.  Had no problems with the OEM tank bag.
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Offline Crapdealerbob

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2011, 12:23:14 PM »
I have had this Eclipse tank bag for over 30 years, first on my 1978 R100/7, now on my 91 RS.  Fits perfect...



Here is the link to the bag I have

http://www.eclipseluggage.com/luggage/201.html

I ordered a couple of new map covers recently - so they are still in business.
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Offline johnny

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2011, 01:42:09 PM »
the zipper on my bmw tank bag broke saturday... im done messing with these bmw bags... they are f ing junk... i will cobble together my 2 existing bags for the silkybrick... butts i just ordered an eclipse for the burd... $91 delivered...

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Offline wmax351

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2011, 04:53:44 PM »
I have a cheapo BILT bag from cycle gear. Worked fine. A bit of creativity to strap it on well.
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2011, 11:22:31 AM »
I have the "Enduro" model from Bags Connection, I bought it at Twisted Throttle. Well made, fits great.
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2012, 03:25:52 PM »
yawl...

i have decided to repair my oem bags cause the eclipse aints for me... bars hit the bag... i gotts my rs bars low for optimal motocontrol... that eclipse dang near killed me... so back to oem for me...

im sure the eclipse would be ok on motobricks that use other than low rs bars...

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Offline argent brick

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2012, 11:24:10 PM »
Wolfman makes some nice looking bags. I may go that route if I can't find a used factory bag for a decent price.
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Offline CRASH

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2012, 01:00:59 PM »
I am not a big tank bag fan myself, but check http://www.wunderlichamerica.com too.  I have one on my GT and while pretty spendy, is a very nice bag. Well built, nice features and cavernous.

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2012, 01:15:27 PM »
i have been looking for a 22 liter top case for the silky motobrick... last night i queed up the fleabay to look for a 22 liter and saw a newly listed new unused mulitvario k11rs k11lt oem tankbag... dude had it for $119.99 delivered... i snatched it up... wow... new old stock still in its plastic bag with instruction sheets and rain cover...

wow... score...

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Offline sbeadg

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2012, 04:44:58 PM »
Nice, score j o! 

Bob-  I checked out the Eclipse bag as I'm in the market for one.  Looks like a solid, feature-packed bag - at a super price! Soon as I can, gonna get one...(self employed and work is slow right now....)
Thanks for the post. 
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2012, 09:02:39 PM »
Quote from: sbeadg on January 22, 2012, 04:44:58 PM
Nice, score j o! 

Bob-  I checked out the Eclipse bag as I'm in the market for one.  Looks like a solid, feature-packed bag - at a super price! Soon as I can, gonna get one...(self employed and work is slow right now....)
Thanks for the post.

Maybe J.O. will sell you his eclipse once he gets his new one in hand......
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Offline sbeadg

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2012, 01:25:38 PM »
What say, j o?  Still got it? 
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2012, 09:54:43 PM »
greetings sbeadg...

i sent you a pm...

january 22, 2012, 06:12:02 pm eclipse sbeadg

did you get it...

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2012, 08:37:19 AM »
I just found it in the "trash".  Will reply...and thanks!
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2012, 11:09:36 PM »
I have a Wolfman. It works great, Expandible ,lots of room and extra pockets.And a water proof cover included.
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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2012, 11:13:08 PM »
Quote from: Skeezer on February 04, 2012, 11:09:36 PM
I have a Wolfman. It works great, Expandible ,lots of room and extra pockets.And a water proof cover included.

Got a part/product number/name on that?  Does it hit the horn button like the OEM one?
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Offline scruffer1

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Re: Tank Bag?
« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2012, 03:40:32 PM »
www.eclipseluggage.com

I just ordered the 202-A model.
At $71.95 (on sale) it was a good option even with the freight


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tankbag rain cover
« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2012, 08:48:10 AM »
Damn it, blasting down Interstate 80 in the hammer lane this AM to buy milk when my tank-bag rain cover blows off into the great unknown. Impossible to backtrack during rush hour without getting run over.

Holy ch!t, $26.00 for a replacement. Plan is to return and scour the tarmac thoroughly, hopefully it will still be intact roadside.   



Has anyone here ever substituted a cover with a clear shower cap ?   I would like to be able to view the map pocket.  Pros Cons ?
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Re: tankbag rain cover
« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2012, 10:18:58 AM »
the best thing to use is a wendys bag... one of those plastic ones they give you for your salad to go... durable and waterproof like a moe...

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Uber tank bag mergedest
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2012, 11:46:46 AM »
Just curious what people have found to be good non-OEM tank bags.  Pics and a brief review would be nice. :k75s
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