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« on: April 15, 2008, 05:17:31 PM » |
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It seems like a majority of the photos on here show a bike sporting the Cortech Mini tankbag. I'm seriously wondering what percentage of us have one. I'm talking about this bag:  Oh yeah, I've had mine for three years and use it just about every time I ride. Good kit. You can kind of see it in my avatar. |
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2008, 06:09:46 PM » |
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I generally have a backpack with me if I need the extra space. I also have saddle bags that I put on occasion. Usually if I ride longer distance and don't want a heavy bag on my back for a 3+ hour ride.
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2008, 07:13:04 PM » |
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I have a small tourmaster tankbag. I dont use it unless I really need the storage space because it scratches my paint....
( I know, I know, this is a silly statement coming from me..LOL).
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2008, 12:10:42 AM » |
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I have 2 tank bags- A Wolfman Explorer and a Nelson Rig CL-400 Mini Strap Mount Tank Bag. I use the Explorer for distance and the CL-400 for local rides. The Explorer -  The Cl-400  Here's the info on the CL-400 (I'm in the process of doing a Product Review on it)- http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/Sport-Touring-Products/CL400-Big.htmand the Explorer - http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tank/Explorer.html |
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2008, 12:13:23 AM » |
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After a ton of deliberation, and going back and forth in my mind for weeks (because whatever tank bag I bought, I would eventually buy the tail bag and saddlebags of the same brand), I chose this one:  http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/tank_bags/firstgear/silverstone_magnetic_motorcycle_tank_bag.htmlI really like the carbon fiber look of the bag, and the fact that the materials have been UV treated to reduce sun fading, which is important in a place like Vegas! The price was reasonable too. So far, I really like it, and it fits the Nighthawk tank perfectly. (Pics soon!) |
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2008, 12:02:01 PM » |
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I have a cheap knockoff brand (as far as I can tell) tank bag. It's a Dowco Rally Pack tank bag. The one on the right here looks most like mine.  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2008, 01:52:17 PM » |
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Yep I have one, well made, expandable and for me indespensable
I also have an eiffel tower tank bag for long trips
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2008, 07:23:02 PM » |
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having a wing negates the need for any bag but i do have an old tail pack on the '75 750 cause that was my only transportation back in engineering school, lots of books to carry
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2008, 05:04:18 AM » |
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I just keep the rack on.  |
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2008, 09:14:13 PM » |
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I did, but I traded with my roommate not long ago for his Super 14 tank bag. He bought a Buell, so his Super 14 was useless to him. I gave him my mini to include when he sells his old bike. I voted other.
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« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2008, 08:54:52 AM » |
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I carry a backpack whenever I ride. When I go to work I have a bigger backpack that I hold my laptop in, and I also have my tool bag strapped on the back seat.
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