Small tank bag...

[dreamer75]

Hi - I passed my DAS in December and got my first bike a few weeks ago - Triumph Tiger Sport. I absolutely love it, and am going through the process of buying new shiny things for it.

I'm after a small tank bag - just big enough for purse, keys, phone.... not big enough to feel it on my tummy on the bike. And not magnetic, as I am not convinced they won't scratch the tank, and would be good to leave the mounting system on there to act as a tank protector and to take a bigger bag as/when/if needed on longer trips.

Does anybody know of one ? There are some great ones around 6L capacity, but they all seem to be magnetic at that end of the market

[3DP]

Not cheap but fantastic quality and stays off tank. You need the ring and the Daypack. Ace bit of gear.

http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Bags-Connection-Q...

Edited to add - you can see the ring on my Speed Triple and Blade here.



Here's me with it mounted on an MV F4RR. Even with that riding position it doesn't get in the way unless you are trying to tuck down your head at mega speeds.

Edited by 3DP on Monday 29th January 08:51

[PIGINAWIG]

As per 3DP . Pricey but excellent

[dreamer75]

Thanks both - that's still a bit tall for me, or maybe I'm being too picky ! Lovely set of bikes too !

Also forgot to say - it needs a shoulder strap or something so I can carry it off the bike.....

Princess mode firmly engaged!

Edited by dreamer75 on Monday 29th January 09:05

[PIGINAWIG]

It has a rubber type handle at the front to carry it. Or do you require the manbag look"?..

[dreamer75]

Well I'm a girl so can I say the girlbag look ! But yes - so I can hook it over a shoulder when I'm off the bike. Carrying it around with a hand strap will certainly annoy me!

[PIGINAWIG]

Oooops,,fair enough. You may have to get a canvas belt from some where and modify it. Easily done.

[Krikkit]

Why not buy a small waterproof rucksack?

[dreamer75]

Krikkit said:

Why not buy a small waterproof rucksack?

Hi - because I don't want to wear anything on my back...

[dreamer75]

PIGINAWIG said:

Oooops,,fair enough. You may have to get a canvas belt from some where and modify it. Easily done.

Yeah I'm fine with making a shoulder strap, or modifying one from a different bag. There are loads of magnetic ones which do exactly what I want (except being magnetic)! There's a Krieger 5L bag which looks right (non-magnetic) but can't see how I'd attach a shoulder strap to it.

[Jazoli]

Get a Givi Tanklock 5 litre bag, I have one and its brilliant for keeping my lippy and mobile in, just unclip and go, the mounting ring stays bolted to the tank.

https://www.ghostbikes.com/22132-givi-metro-t-rang...

[3DP]

dreamer75 said:

Thanks both - that's still a bit tall for me, or maybe I'm being too picky ! Lovely set of bikes too !

Also forgot to say - it needs a shoulder strap or something so I can carry it off the bike.....

Princess mode firmly engaged!

Edited by dreamer75 on Monday 29th January 09:05

It comes with a shoulder strap and is 5 litres, expandable to 9 litres. It's a great shape and really doesn't get in the way, especially on a bike that is upright like the Tiger sport. Clips on and off in seconds with a pull line.

[Biker's Nemesis]

3DP said:

Not cheap but fantastic quality and stays off tank. You need the ring and the Daypack. Ace bit of gear.

http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Bags-Connection-Q...

Edited to add - you can see the ring on my Speed Triple and Blade here.



Here's me with it mounted on an MV F4RR. Even with that riding position it doesn't get in the way unless you are trying to tuck down your head at mega speeds.

Edited by 3DP on Monday 29th January 08:51

Hey Pete have you got the same jacket as chip chap coz it looks like your air bag has gone off too.

[Jazoli]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Hey Pete have you got the same jacket as chip chap coz it looks like your air bag has gone off too.

[dreamer75]

Jazoli said:

Get a Givi Tanklock 5 litre bag, I have one and its brilliant for keeping my lippy and mobile in, just unclip and go, the mounting ring stays bolted to the tank.

https://www.ghostbikes.com/22132-givi-metro-t-rang...

Ta - I just got a Givi top box for work commuting and quite impressed with the quality. That looks quite handy and low faff to remove from the tank - do you find it looks still a bit "proud" of the tank with it being hard case?

[Chipchap]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Hey Pete have you got the same jacket as chip chap coz it looks like your air bag has gone off too.

and BN wonders why people take a dislike to him.

It did make me laugh though.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Chipchap said:

and BN wonders why people take a dislike to him.

It did make me laugh though.

You mean some on here do not like me?

Pleased you laughed though.

[3DP]

Chipchap said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

Hey Pete have you got the same jacket as chip chap coz it looks like your air bag has gone off too.

and BN wonders why people take a dislike to him.

It did make me laugh though.

I borrowed the jacket off him - it came with the MV The important thing about this is that even with Chipchap's jacket's safety airbag deployed, the 5 litre tank bag did not get in the way.

As the OP is a laydee, I'd like to add that I'm considerable smaller now, so almost as sexy as the MV. Unfortunately I'm about as functional and fit for purpose as the MV too...

[dreamer75]

As with most things in life it's a matter of balancing stylish but useless, and practical but unattractive....


(of course I'm referring to the tank bag... )

[RizzoTheRat]

Tank rings as suggested are probably the best way to go, but the alternative is a tank harness/cover such as Kreiga or Baglux/Bagster which a bag than clips to. I believe the Kreiga ones are also comparable with their tail pack mounts so can be put elsewhere too.