Speed Twin Magnetic Tank Bag?

Hi I had a triumph tank bag on my speed twin. It was only £48 which I thought a bargin and was attached with straps which IMO is much better and more secure than magnatic fixing.

 

Sw Motech Legend Gear its a perfect size and expandable

 

The straps do not really rub on the headstock. A strap on tank bag is much better than a magnetic one. The problem with the magnetic base is that if a piece of grit or anything else gets trapped under the base the tank gets scratched.

 

I always had a piece of felt cut to shape as a buffer. Best plan though, don’t use a tank bag, use a rear rack and/or a topbox

 

The Legend bag give you a clear film to apply to tank as a precaution, I’ve not bothered

 

I have never been happy with the 'look' of tank bags. But they are there for function, not looks. Have you thought about panniers? See below on my Street Twin which is a similar looking bike to the Speed Twin. I can carry all my stuff and they look great in my opinion.

 

I’ve been using this one for a couple of months in all weathers. Sticks like glue and no scratching (so far!)