Suction Cup Tank Bags

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Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby Supafrog » Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:50 pm

Anyone used any of the suction cup tank bags?

ie: GIVI makes some; and I'm interested in any feedback anyone may have in regards to using one ;)
(eg: http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.ph ... ctid=26735)

Or how about the SHAD:

Shad Soft Luggage SB25 Tank Bag
(http://www.mcas.com.au/_product.php?sec ... odid=11753)
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Re: Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby ninja250r81 » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:06 am

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Re: Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby JPaddo » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:50 pm

Supafrog wrote:Anyone used any of the suction cup tank bags?

ie: GIVI makes some; and I'm interested in any feedback anyone may have in regards to using one ;)
(eg: http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.ph ... ctid=26735)

Or how about the SHAD:

Shad Soft Luggage SB25 Tank Bag
(http://www.mcas.com.au/_product.php?sec ... odid=11753)


Not me, I do have a ventura rack though, you can get the 35 litre and the 51 litre bags and zip them together, plenty of storage. I also have a massive RJAYs bag. Imo buy Devo's rack on the forum if you don't already have one, surely he'll do it for 50 posted 8) . On the 12 she unbolts and returns to 100% stock in a minute flat.

I also have the bagster spider tail pack, it has fancy mounting crap that you put under the seat, not necessary on the 12... toss it all out and just bungee it under the passenger seat. Fits my laptop and bits and pieces for the commute, and converts to a pretty comfy backpack for the walk from the parking to the office.

I am keen to know what you decide though and your thoughts on the tank bag, because I might follow suit. Had a magnetic tank bag once that somehow picked up some iron filings and scratched my tank up, since then I've sworn off magnetic tank bags. I'd probably steer clear of magnetic bags with "optional" suction caps like the ones you linked (or at least remove the magnets when you get it)
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Re: Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby Wattie » Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:05 pm

Magnetic tank bag wont work on a 12 anyhoo.

whenever i have used a tankbag, it has only been on a trip, so i throw a rubber non slip sheet over the tank to stop any rubbing. works a treat. 8)
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Re: Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby pittster » Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:42 am

I tried a mates tank bag and it just annoyed the shit out of me dunno why just in the way, even though it really wasn't It's all psychological I guess I use a really comfortable Backpack now.
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Postby Wattie » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:41 pm

pittster wrote:I tried a mates tank bag and it just annoyed the shit out of me dunno why just in the way, even though it really wasn't It's all psychological I guess I use a really comfortable Backpack now.


Yeah on sports bikes you need to have it low, it's annoying if it's touching you. Especially if you have short arms and a beer gut like me :)
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Re: Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby Strika » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:57 pm

So it is true, it's not just being tight at the bar...... you do have short arms.......and long pockets! ;)
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Postby Wattie » Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:42 pm

My arms are in proportion to my legs, which are also short :)
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Re: Suction Cup Tank Bags

Postby Supafrog » Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:35 pm

Didn't end up with suction tank bag.

I got a bagster universal tank harness ... as i procured a free bagster alpha bag ;)
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