Lookin' for a tankbag

[beemrdon]

I am in the market for a tankbag. I have a K1100 with the LT bar so it needs to be somewhat narrow, I think.
Digression...Went over to Las Vegas BMW last weekend to see what they have...nothing. Oh yeah, they can order an OEM unit for $350. I told them that I am willing to consider it if I am not obligated to buy it if I don't want it after checking it out. They finally agreed but will charge a 25% "restocking" fee. I told them that that was a deal-breaker. After thinking about it, I realized that I'd be purchasing a 20 something year old piece...new old stock. End of digression.

So, what do you guys use that works. I don't want a bag that is so wide that I whack into it every time I crank the bar around full lock. And I don't want a huge bag. Just something to put some stuff in where it is convenient to get to.

Any suggestion will be appreciated. 

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I have two Multivario OEM bags I copped off eBay.  One is on my RT with the long bars, and it works fine.  The other on my K75S with the short low bars also works well. 

The problem with finding a tank bag is that so many of them are universal magnetic mount these days, and the bricks have aluminum tanks.  Non-magnetic bags have to have mounting systems for a particular bike, and K bikes are so old that no one bothers designing for them.

Tim Tyler has an aftermarket bag on his K75 that looks pretty nice and wasn't stupid expensive.  Maybe he'll chime in with some information on where he got it.

[Filmcamera]

I have an RKA bag I am pretty happy with.


http://www.rka-luggage.com/A02%20Tankbags/tank.html

[F14CRAZY]

I have a really big Nelson Rigg for my bike. I use the suction cups it came with for mounting it. I'll post a pic and the model number later

[beemrdon]

Film, which model do you have? They look good from the website. About how much did you pay, if you don't mind. Nice bike, BTW

Johnny, I AM a geezer...65 next month! Yikes.

Gryph, I like the multi but they are all old, even the "new" ones from the dealer...made over 20 years ago, sitting on a shelf somewhere in Germany waiting for someone to buy. The materials are 20 years old or more and the used ones I've seen are all beat and/or $$$

F14, I want a smaller bag (but not a mini)....you know, sunglasses, phone, wallet, hat, tire pressure gauge, pen, etc. I have other storage all over the bike for larger/other items.

[Filmcamera]

I have the shiloh 24.5 lt expandable, it cost me $185 and thanks, I am glad you like the bike  :riding:

[Filmcamera]

So I am half way there 22lt but no multivario (I did look but they were either a piece of crap or v expensive) - moteez bricking maybe?

[F14CRAZY]

Well if you change your mind, this is my Nelson Rigg CL-2020



Clears the bars fine. I normally don't see it and forget it's there. It could expand a little more than how it is in the pic

[K1300S]

how are those rear straps attached?

[F14CRAZY]

how are those rear straps attached?

To the grab handles and the rear brackets that hold up the back of the top case. I used ratchet straps as I didn't trust bungy cords for all that

[beemrdon]

Crazy, A little too large for my purpose.
BTW, I see that you sprung for the BMW topcase expander.

[K1300S]

nt

[K1300S]

To the grab handles and the rear brackets that hold up the back of the top case. I used ratchet straps as I didn't trust bungy cords for all that

sorry, was referring to the rear straps on the tank bag.  looks like they are attached somehow to the middle of the cover panel that is known to fly off.

[F14CRAZY]

sorry, was referring to the rear straps on the tank bag.  looks like they are attached somehow to the middle of the cover panel that is known to fly off.

Yeah they're suction cupped to the side panels. The right side had an issue with wanting to come off because the rear peg thing was broken but I fixed that with a zip tie. Otherwise I haven't had any issues with my panels coming off, or the suction cups coming off. Just make sure the tank, panels and suction cups are clean.

[D.Bachtel]

I picked this one up right here on the FS board.
Gotta love those coffee cowboys!

Don in Nipomo

[billday]

I really like the Bags Connection Enduro tankbag that I bought from Twisted Throttle a few years back.

The main compartment unzips to expand, it is 100% waterproof (liner bag for main compartment), and it's easy enough to unhook the strap on one side to fuel up.

[billday]

Well if you change your mind, this is my Nelson Rigg CL-2020

Clears the bars fine. I normally don't see it and forget it's there. It could expand a little more than how it is in the pic

Wouldn't want to find a crosswind with that setup . . .

[D.Bachtel]

I'll keep one eye open for a 22 liter.  :2thumbup:
Not sure if it would interfere with the Corbin Rumbleseat in open position or not.

Don in Nipomo

[D.Bachtel]

No key for the all brass Seachoice, guess that's why it's still attached. Came with the bag.
Consider it to be my talisman.

 Don in Nipomo

[beemrdon]

Found a tankbag......I got this one...
Giant Loop Fandango Tank Bag Pro. It is almost waterproof - no need for a cover unless a major downpour.
It is 8 liters capacity and just the right size for day trips (made in USA). It costs $210 retail but I stumbled upon it at a local bike shop in Vegas today on the clearance table for $55! (along with a Firstgear Lugana GPS tankbag, 19.5 liters, which I also bought for long distance and to use with a hydration bladder... for $42., it retails for $169). They are both brand new. I mounted the GL and have a few pics to show how it looks.

[beemrdon]

:wave: ...Guess I'll have to make due with a Firstgear...