What tankbags are you /5 owners using?, on resting a mate's new bag on my tank
I noticed the fuel filler cap is going to be a problem as it sits up fairly high off the tank.
I'd like to buy a bag using only the Magnets for quick removal when filling up.
Tank Bags suitable for /5s
- boxertwinjeff
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Tank Bags suitable for /5s
1973 R1000/5 LWB
1976 R90S Silver Smoke
1976 R90S Silver Smoke
Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
I have both a small and mid-size Cortech, both magnetic. One thing worth mentioning, the two rear magnets on the larger bag will not stick to the rubber knee pads of the large tank. Not a problem with the small tank, you just don't want to carry anything too heavy in them. Here's the small bag with the zipper opened to expand it: 

- boxertwinjeff
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Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
Thanks Tim, I might just have to test fit a few small tankbags, a small bags all I'll really need.
1973 R1000/5 LWB
1976 R90S Silver Smoke
1976 R90S Silver Smoke
Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
You'd be amazed what you can fit in the small bags. I carry a spare visor, quart of oil, quart of water, camera gear, all the bits to swap back to points ignition, my jacket liner, spare dry gloves and various rags etc.
Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
I use this Rapid Transit bag http://www.rapid-transit.com/Products/BigCity.htm on my toaster tank. It fits well over the gas cap.
As Tim say's you can fit a lot into the small bags. This one is expandable and holds a 6 pack, a bottle of wine and still has room for a some food. That's if running to the corner store is on your bike is good excuse for a ride.
As Tim say's you can fit a lot into the small bags. This one is expandable and holds a 6 pack, a bottle of wine and still has room for a some food. That's if running to the corner store is on your bike is good excuse for a ride.

Garnet


Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
Keep an eye out for the Aldi tank bags Jeff. They're good. Brand is Crane, an Aldi brand. Magnets and lots of other features.


Cheers, Steve
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
I stick a thick sheet of foam on the bottom of my tank bag, with a cutout for the filler cap. The anti slip matting that yachties use on boats is a must to cover the top of your tank, really helps stop the tankbag from moving.
Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
I have an elephantboy harro. made for bmw
From the desk of the
Mt. Nardi Yacht Club
PO BOX 95
Nimbin, NSW
Australia 2480
02-6689-1234
Mt. Nardi Yacht Club
PO BOX 95
Nimbin, NSW
Australia 2480
02-6689-1234
Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
She'llbe wrote:I have an elephantboy harro. made for bmw
The only proper tank bag for a /5
- boxertwinjeff
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Re: Tank Bags suitable for /5s
where online can I see one of these?
1973 R1000/5 LWB
1976 R90S Silver Smoke
1976 R90S Silver Smoke