1/2 tank protector with tank bag?

12 posts Started 27 Mar 2004 Last recovered post 28 Mar 2004 Wayback Machine snapshot 18 May 2005

#1 Cunch Thread starter

27 Mar 2004 00:59

Hello all,

Recently purchased a 1/2 tank protector from Targus and was looking at some tank bags. I was unsure though if I could use a magnetic tank bag with the protector or am I better off using one with a strap.

Has Anyone used the Joe Rocket Sport Tank Bag, any other recommendations for a good weekend bag, or to putz around town in... Thanks for the input!!!

Cunch

#2 Granny22

27 Mar 2004 01:01

I have the RKA magnetic bag with tether and it seems to work just fine.

#3 avigar

27 Mar 2004 01:27

It should work well with a tank protector.

#4 Extreme Justice

27 Mar 2004 01:36

I have the LP 1/2 Tank protector and the Oxford tank bag. No problems here.

#5 42ebrand

27 Mar 2004 02:50

i have a half tank protector, dont know the brand came with bike, and just bought an icon tank bag. i have used it a handful of times and works well.

#6 Betamax

27 Mar 2004 03:10

the Oxford Sport tank bag rocks.

#7 1tomcat

27 Mar 2004 10:50

I use a Tour Master cortech magnetic tank bag & am very pleased with its performance and construction. biggrin.gif

#8 Cunch Thread starter

27 Mar 2004 11:29

Thanks guys with the quick responses, this has helped me out greatly!!!

Cunch beer.gif

#9 Cunch Thread starter

27 Mar 2004 17:52

BETAMAX,

The two rear bags on that picture, do you know if those are oxford tail bags?? I am also in the market for a pair of those!

Cunch

#10 Betamax

27 Mar 2004 18:54

The bags are the Revpack Deluxe Saddlebags. They hold a lot, and they keep their shape whether they're full of gear or empty, so they are easy to pack and to open & grab stuff while on the road. Great design.

And they are WATERPROOF. I've tested them in all-day driving rain. I've even sprayed them with a pressure washer to clean the bugs off them after a long trip, and no water got inside. You don't need raincovers, and that's why Revpack doesn't sell raincovers for them.

These are the best soft bags you can buy, and at $160 US they're cheap for what you get. Another $10 buys a pair of foam pieces that velcro to the bags and protect your paint.

#11 Cunch Thread starter

27 Mar 2004 20:53

Betamax,

Thanks for the input, they look like great bags, what year is your bike, I have a 2003 with the pipes under the seat, do you see any problems with this style of bag and the possible obstruction of the pipes?

Thanks,

Chad

#12 Betamax

28 Mar 2004 00:54

My bike is a 2000, but I've tried the bags on a 2003 just for looks and they fit fine.

They can be adjusted to sit higher or lower on the bike, and you can adjust them so they hang clear of the underseat pipes. No problem

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