tankbags

[fratedog]

Allright ,thanks to a very knowledgable reply I've solved the tailbag issue, but my old bmw tank bag won't fit on the rs, even with modification. So, how 'bout recommendations on a good mid-sized tankbag for the 2002 rs ? Once again...TIA, fratedog

[Fastman]

I've got a Sargent and am very happy with it. The one invaluable mod I made was to run the forward straps out to the two fasteners inside the cockpit opening and hold the quarter panels in (picture attached). Running them out gives the bag very high side-to-side stability.

[boltonbeemah]

I took my Eclipse off my old bike and, while it's not a perfect fit, it's secure enough (three-point harness), holds what I need it to, and it's lasted quite well for 6+years and 60k+ miles.

http://www.accwhse.com/photos/eclips...rd_tankbag.gif

If I needed another bag tomorrow, though, I'd be tempted to try a Marsee. They make a bag tapered to fit our bike's tank. You can see it (and others)
here:
http://www.marseeproducts.com/cgi-lo...36f+1089128168

David

[gezerbike]

Big Mak tank Bags are really neat...pricey but nice ...check them out at WWW.cyclegadgets.com I have the stealth ss

[klein9]

Let me put my vote in for the stock bag. It does a couple of things besides carrying a lot of "stuff". The rear attachment point protects the tank from being damaged from your jacket, with the bag zipped off the attachment point is still on the bike. The bag sits well to the rear on the tank and has a flat rear surface that is at the same angle as your sitting position, lets you lean against the bag...very comfortable on long rides. This flat area offers one more point of contact to the bike... pegs, seat, bars and chest to bag, body english everywhere.


http://userweb.suscom.net/~kkerstetter9/BagRS.jpg

[dickybeau]

I am a fan of the Bagster range. The tank cover protects my paint and the range of bags are pretty useful. Not particularly cheap but can be colour matched to most bikes. http://www.baglux.co.uk is the uk site. Easy to clip on and take off. easy to fill up, just flip the bag forward to reveal filler cap.

[darrylri]

I have a Bagster also, very stable and easy to fill the tank. But I also have one of their tank bras for my R90S, so I can swap the tankbag over to whichever bike I'm riding in about 10 seconds.

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by klein9

Let me put my vote in for the stock bag. It does a couple of things besides carrying a lot of "stuff". The rear attachment point protects the tank from being damaged from your jacket, with the bag zipped off the attachment point is still on the bike. The bag sits well to the rear on the tank and has a flat rear surface that is at the same angle as your sitting position, lets you lean against the bag...very comfortable on long rides. This flat area offers one more point of contact to the bike... pegs, seat, bars and chest to bag, body english everywhere.


http://userweb.suscom.net/~kkerstetter9/BagRS.jpg

I'm with Kieth!

The factory bag looks good, fits perfect and is very durable, as well as what Kieth said!

Besides, it's only $200 new from A&SBMW! You may pay less, but you wont find a better bag for less.

Jim

[MikeT]

Believe it or not, about two-three months after I originally posted on the subject of Tank Bags on the old site, and I got plenty of good feedback there, I still cannot make my mind up and am still tank bagless ! . Heres my current thinking

(1) Big Mak looks good, but the one big drawback I see is that when I don't need a bag (and I don't always need one) I would be stuck with the rack and platen on the bike, like to see some pics of what that looks like, especially on a Red RS.
Also I primarily want a small bag and the dimensions of Big Mak Diamond Cases sold at cyclegadgets sound ideal, but I cannot find any pics of what they look like alone or fitted, I asked cyclegadgets but they could not help.

(2) BMW stock bag looks good also, the complete thing can be removed easily when not needed, though the bag dimensions may not be so ideal - this is my current favorite.

(3) Bagster sounds good also, but not sure how the red tank cover looks on the RS, Any Pics, also not sure the bags are as good quality as the BMW.

I have not really investigated the other options mentioned on this thread, price wise the options above are all similar, time to "get the finger out" I think looks like the BMW bag or ..........................

[MikeH]

I've always used the BMW bag, which fits in seconds and is in the perfect position when riding. It does have a couple of drawbacks:-
1. It is not easy to carry off the bike as there is no shoulder strap. This doesn't bother me personally as I leave it attached.
2. The foam rubber pad on the bottom eventually comes unstuck. I've glued mine back on twice.
But on the whole it's given good service over the last 7 years and is good for a few more.