tank bags or rear seat bags

luvda6R · 06-06-2005

Just wanted to get some opinions. I need some way to carry some stuff on my bike (other than a backpack)...currently it has about a cubic half-inch of storage space. Does anyone use tank bags or rear seat bags on their sport? I got the joe rocket Manta tank bag, but it was smaller than I thought. I'd like to get something about the size of the average backpack, but something that isn't too "boxy." Does anyone have any suggestions, and do you like tank bags vs. rear seat bags for any reason? Thanks for any comments.

Green Knight · 06-06-2005

go here and check out the different options there are for bags. I'm thinking about going with both for the trip this July. http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/5.8

windrider18 · 06-06-2005

Um, why not both? I have the Manta tank bag. I like it because it's low profile and doesn't block my guages. Tourmaster makes some nice tank/tail/saddle bags; I also considered the Joe Rocket Velocity bags. I eventually got a tail bag by Oxford which is pretty nice. I'm going to get the matching saddlebags also, but will need a bigger bike to use them. My tail pipes are too close to my seat to use those without burning them (the downside of a bitty bike

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luvda6R · 06-06-2005

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Originally Posted by windrider18

Um, why not both?

I won't be taking an big trips soon or anything, and trying to save some $$ after dropping half my life savings on the bike, other gear, and what not. Was looking for something juuuust a bit bigger than the manta...also wasn't sure if people would highly recommend a tank bag over rear seat bag, or vice versa. But, I might look into getting both at some point, probably good to have. Thanks for the info! (thanks GK also)

I was checking out this one:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/504556

pitbull76 · 06-06-2005

I have a Tour Master Cortech sport tail bag. I bought it at www.newenough.com and am very pleased with it. It's not real large, but it's pretty close to backpack size. Cortech Sport tailbag

Neo · 06-07-2005

I've got a 500R and a full set of Nelson-Rigg soft-side touring luggage. (See photo.) I use the MG-950 tank bag like a small briefcase to carry my cell phone, PDA, etc. I use the TP-902 tailbag as a gym bag. I once got a week's worth of groceries into the whole setup (saddlebags included), but that really loaded me down.

timmer8uno · 06-07-2005

I like my tank bag when doing day trips (beach/cruising around). When I go overnight I need a back pack as well though, I do not think I would like the rear seat bags or at least the ones I've seen for my bike!!!!!!!!Tim

jmn4667 · 06-07-2005

http://www.sargentcycle.com/superbag.htm

luvda6R · 06-08-2005

cool, thanks all for the good suggestions.

06-06-2005	#1 (permalink)
luvda6R Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 495	tank bags or rear seat bags Just wanted to get some opinions. I need some way to carry some stuff on my bike (other than a backpack)...currently it has about a cubic half-inch of storage space. Does anyone use tank bags or rear seat bags on their sport? I got the joe rocket Manta tank bag, but it was smaller than I thought. I'd like to get something about the size of the average backpack, but something that isn't too "boxy." Does anyone have any suggestions, and do you like tank bags vs. rear seat bags for any reason? Thanks for any comments. __________________ '05 ZX-6R Two Bros CF V.A.L.E. Zero Gravity Double Bubble

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windrider18 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 694	Um, why not both? I have the Manta tank bag. I like it because it's low profile and doesn't block my guages. Tourmaster makes some nice tank/tail/saddle bags; I also considered the Joe Rocket Velocity bags. I eventually got a tail bag by Oxford which is pretty nice. I'm going to get the matching saddlebags also, but will need a bigger bike to use them. My tail pipes are too close to my seat to use those without burning them (the downside of a bitty bike ) __________________ Angela '02 ZR-7S Metallic Blue Violet "Bluebird" "I am not pretty baggage! I ride my own!"

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pitbull76 Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Montgomery, IL (SW Chicago suburbs) Posts: 213	I have a Tour Master Cortech sport tail bag. I bought it at www.newenough.com and am very pleased with it. It's not real large, but it's pretty close to backpack size. Cortech Sport tailbag __________________ 1994 ZX6E -Mike

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Neo Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 408	Nelson-Rigg Bike Luggage I've got a 500R and a full set of Nelson-Rigg soft-side touring luggage. (See photo.) I use the MG-950 tank bag like a small briefcase to carry my cell phone, PDA, etc. I use the TP-902 tailbag as a gym bag. I once got a week's worth of groceries into the whole setup (saddlebags included), but that really loaded me down. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Agent Smith: Goodbye, Mr. Anderson. Neo: My name...is Neo! 2004 BMW R1150 RT

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timmer8uno Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brantford on can Posts: 66	I like my tank bag when doing day trips (beach/cruising around). When I go overnight I need a back pack as well though, I do not think I would like the rear seat bags or at least the ones I've seen for my bike!!!!!!!!Tim __________________ silver 03' 636

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Green Knight Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 1,803	go here and check out the different options there are for bags. I'm thinking about going with both for the trip this July. http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/5.8

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jmn4667 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 87	http://www.sargentcycle.com/superbag.htm __________________ ~ Mike ~ 2004 ZRX1200R

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luvda6R Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 495	cool, thanks all for the good suggestions. __________________ '05 ZX-6R Two Bros CF V.A.L.E. Zero Gravity Double Bubble

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