NON magnetic tank bag options

underwaterdog · 22-04-2013 10:59am #1

Has anyone any recommendations for NON metallic tank bags?

I have a BMW F650 ST which has a plastic tank surround and I don't want something that's going to be a pain in the ar** just to take on and off. It seems though I don't have too many options with the plastic tank though.

RosieJoe · 22-04-2013 11:24am

Have a look at this stuff here

Or the Givi version here. Look at this one first for a video on the system

Basically, you add a fitting to your petrol cap that is used to hold the tank bag in place. Then the bag clips into this and has a quick release system on it.

Other option would be bungee cords

Wonda-Boy · 22-04-2013 11:28am

I have a Givi tank bag that has both magnets and straps and it brilliant I never go anywhere with out it. I have a tank harness that the bag clips onto and off in secs.

Its similar to the link below.

http://www.givi.co.uk/soft-luggages/Tank-bags/XS304

underwaterdog · 22-04-2013 11:55am

Givi don't do a tank ring for the ST. I'll have to have a look at the SW-Mothech sfuff, hadn't seen that before.

Wossack · 22-04-2013 11:59am

Bagster tank protector & bag? pricy though I'd say..!

CJhaughey · 22-04-2013 12:15pm

Held do a Velcro version, you attach the velcro under the seat and there is a strap on the front to tension the lot.

Wonda-Boy · 22-04-2013 1:35pm

underwaterdog wrote: »

Givi don't do a tank ring for the ST. I'll have to have a look at the SW-Mothech sfuff, hadn't seen that before.

Mine is not attached to the bike via a tank ring....it has 4 standard clips. You have the option of either magnetic or the Givi Xpress System.

Thinkingaboutit · 25-04-2013 12:06am

I had a suction cup tank bag. It took a little longer to attach, but there was no danger of scratching the tank.

Wonda-Boy · 25-04-2013 12:06pm

The Givi option is top class....its like a large tank vest you strap over and then under the tank once.....which has a large cut out around the fuel cap. Then you clip the bag on and off or just the top two clips when refuelling. Easy!

KamiKazi · 25-04-2013 12:07pm

Take the tank cover off and glue magnets to it lined up with the tankbag magnets

underwaterdog · 30-05-2013 1:32pm

Went with a 5-9 litre SW-Motech Bagster Day Pack, tank ring and map pocket in the end. Got it through Maddocks in Bray for €143.

Just clips on and off to tank ring.

RosieJoe · 30-05-2013 2:02pm

Looks well! Glad you got it sorted

Del2005 · 30-05-2013 4:37pm

underwaterdog wrote: »

Went with a 5-9 litre SW-Motech Bagster Day Pack, tank ring and map pocket in the end. Got it through Maddocks in Bray for €143.

Just clips on and off to tank ring.

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That map pocket looks like it wasn't designed for the bag. The rest looks class

Wonda-Boy · 30-05-2013 6:36pm

Good job......looks a tad on the small size, but its nicely made and looks good.

underwaterdog · 30-05-2013 6:59pm

Del2005 wrote: »

That map pocket looks like it wasn't designed for the bag. The rest looks class

It's not really, although it does clip on the bag at the front and velcro at the back so it can be lifted to get into the bag without having to remove it completely. I'm yet to see how it reacts to a bit of wind on the move.

NON magnetic tank bag options

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