Tank Bags suitable for /5s

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boxertwinjeff
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Tank Bags suitable for /5s

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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.
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1976 R90S Silver Smoke
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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: Image
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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
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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.
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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. :D
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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.

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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.
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I have an elephantboy harro. made for bmw
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She'llbe wrote:I have an elephantboy harro. made for bmw

The only proper tank bag for a /5
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where online can I see one of these?
1973 R1000/5 LWB
1976 R90S Silver Smoke
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