Tank Bag Secure?

You'd be surprised at the amount of small metal particles flying around on motorways etc that will get between the magnets and tank, I used a thin cloth but didn't use it for a great distance, some film would be better as it would stop stuff getting in contact with the tank

 

Have used vinyl wrap, from a mate who wrapped trucks/ vans. Found this the best stuff, take it off when you get back from the trip.
Also you get rubber weave matting stuff, used for lining drawers, from one of those bargain shops, that works good.

 

HE MEANS POUND LAND OR SIMILAR TYPE SHOP !! (have to agree)

 

I've always used black rubber matting stuff and it works well enough for me.
We're off to Spain on Friday and will have an old Heine Gericke magnetic tank bag on board, totally reliant on the magnets, no supplementary straps at all don't anticipate any problems, we won't be riding at excessive speeds on our Bonne though!

Curly

 

Another vote for the rubbe matting stuff. Used a small Oxford tank bag last year on the Tiger. No straps and it stayed on at autobahn speeds.

 

+1 for rubber matting!

 

Wrong forum!! ....again!

 

Thats just to keep the bed dry !!!

 

I'm saying nowt!

SIGH!!!

 

I use a Givi tank lock system. You have a ring bolted to the allen bolts on the fuel filler. It easy to remove and does not touch the tank at all.

T

 

Tony,

To clarify are you saying none of the tank bag contacts the fuel tank even when loaded?? Thanks.

Chris

 

Yes I am.
These are a very nice quality bag. I've been using for around 3 years now & it still looks almost new. I'm so pleased with it, purchased one for my wife's Street 3
I'm using the XS307, 15l bag. Big enough to be useful but not get in the way
T

 

^ Just what I needed to hear. Thank-you Tony!