Comments on: Motorcycle Tankbags: Why So Many?

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

By: Don Ingram

Don Ingram — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:46:18 +0000

I would not use a tank bag but then with two large panniers I do not need them

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:11:53 +0000

It seems I’m the only one that has never seen the need for a tank bag. I did consider the idea for a few brief moments but, saw no no real need for it. After all, with two side cases, a top case and a trailer who needs it.
The other aspect was that maybe just a little extra weight on top of the tank raising the centre of gravity a little might reduce the bikes cornering ability just a little.
As for carrying stuff on your back whilst riding, definetly a no no. Strap it on the back seat if you don’t have a rack/carrier fitted to the bike. (That comes under buying the right bike/accessories to suit your needs)
Aything we might need during a ride goes in the top case. Also means you actually have to get off the bike and move around which I do every hour or so.