Comments on: Motorcycle Tankbags: Why So Many?

By: Vern Rosa

Vern Rosa — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:51:23 +0000

I’ve not thought much about a tank bag since I have side bags and tour pack, but since I go on very long rides each summer (6k to 10k multi-state trips) and sometimes need more storage room, I’m going to check into whether one would be good for my bike. If I get one it has to allow me to connect to the intercom on the tank, and also not impede my ability to fuel the bike.
I have a 2011 HD Ultra Classic. Does anyone have any specific ideas on what tank bag would work best for me? I do like the idea of the map window so I don’t have to fish in my pocket or get off to look for the map. I have a GPS but sometimes I want to be old school and look at a paper map since it gives visual confirmation of the locations of towns, etc., that the GPS would not.

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:51:23 +0000

Hmmm, I cannot think of anything that I would need in such a hurry that I could not stop , get off the bike and retrieve from a saddlebag or small tail pack, except for my EPi pen which is strapped to the front of the bike where I can reach it instantly. Besides that I think the tankbag is simply ungainly as well as UGLY! Traveling in un-charted territory? STOP, look at a map, get a general idea of the direction you wish to go and go. To me, riding a motorcycle IS THE ADVENTURE! If you are worried about getting or being lost, that is the time you NEED to stop, take a break, relax while looking at your map or (God Forbid,the GPS) then take off in a more relaxed manner! After all, it is NOT the destination, IT IS THE RIDE! ;- )

By: roy

roy — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:34:04 +0000

best thing is the tank bag..mag or strap ..unhook take it with you..20 sec.’s no distraction ,look foward not down, need something pull to the side sit on bike find it then go… even a small one with a zipper that expands up to double size… oh did i say its handy for carrying a hand gun, all legal like not on you – ….and if its in a holster inside the bag that covers 70% of states transport laws….and you know where its at all of the time for safety….

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:12:04 +0000

I really wonder how safe is riding with such an obstacle distracting your line of sight. Would it restrict your arms movement? I like all of the load in the back of the bike where can only be seen by people behind…..I forget about it until reaching destination. Perhaps something in the fork front is acceptable.

By: Transalper

Transalper — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:03:05 +0000

I’ve tried soft , plastic & ally luggage , but one item which is constant is my tankbag , I wont go without it . Inside at the moment are spare bulbs , fuses , notebook & pen , earplugs, sunglasses , swiss army knife , energy sweets, plastic survival bag, small binoculars, hiking compass, whistle , When I go away I had camera , mp3, change for coffee, tolls. passport etc. Bon Voyage