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Tank Bags ... (is That Clothing ... Clothes For The Bike :\ )

Discussion in 'Clothing' started by pedrocbf, Jan 17, 2014.

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  1. pedrocbf

    pedrocbf Commuter 500 +

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    Hey dudes and dudettes :)

    Im wondering what recommendations you can give for tank bags .. small and nimble something that woul dfit my cbf ... or some pani's that would perhaps lay across the pillion seat somehow ?

    ideas ? :) thankies :D
     
    pedrocbf, Jan 17, 2014
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  2. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    is it a metal or plastic tank on your bike ?

    maybe a top box would be easier?
     
    BlackHornet, Jan 17, 2014
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  3. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    I've got a small magnetic tank bag for short trips etc and then a set of throw over panniers and a tail pack for longer journeys. I guess it all depends on what you need it for.
     
    lammyR6, Jan 17, 2014
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  4. phil read

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    The other half has a small Givi top box on her CBF 125 just takes 1 helmet quite handy.
     
    phil read, Jan 17, 2014
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  5. rbl10

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    Am sure top boxes are useful but always think they look terrible, like the idea of throw over panniers though.
     
    rbl10, Jan 17, 2014
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  6. Patyogi

    Patyogi Street Fighter +

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    When you are travelling a lot of miles you stick just about everything that can hold bits, Germany 2013.

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    Reets shoes are in the very top box bag.
     
    Patyogi, Jan 17, 2014
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  7. Roadwart

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    A lot does depend on how long you are going for. I`ve always managed with panniers & rack for a weekends camping for 2. The less room you have, the more you think about what you REALLY need to take.
     
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  8. pedrocbf

    pedrocbf Commuter 500 +

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    My tank is metal ... I like the idea of panniers because I love weekend fishing and it could hold my gear. Top boxes on 125 I think in high winds isn't a great idea ... maybe I'm wrong but surely that has to affect the stability ?
     
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  9. phil read

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    Never had a problem top boxes and stability the only problem I've had was with a cheap Chinese one, I forgot it was there and went A bit quick and it exploded into lots of bits. I only have it on the bike when I need it now.
     
    phil read, Jan 17, 2014
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  10. Roadwart

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    Thats a good point there Phil. Mines designed specifically for the bike by BMW & they say to not ride faster than 110mph with it fitted :D
     
    Roadwart, Jan 17, 2014
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  11. phil read

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    I think on my Sprint with panniers on It's something like 120 k. The box flew off A gpz 500 I bet the boy racers in the saxo I was overtaking had a fright, worst thing was I lost my tuna and mayo sandwiches.
     
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  12. pedrocbf

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    Tuna and mayo .... noooooooooooo
     
    pedrocbf, Jan 17, 2014
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  13. megawatt

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    Cheap magnetic tankbag from Aldi or Lidl, £16. Panniers , soft with wide belt, eBay . No need for topbox , but fit a rack for tent etc.
     
    megawatt, Jan 18, 2014
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  14. Patyogi

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    Topbox .....Oh yes there is, if you gotta sig. other alf, pillion. If you gotta take a load of stuff get a decent big touring bike ... oh yeah got that, did a week across top of Germany sometimes at over 120mph, especially when we had to turn back.
    Main thing when touring a lot of miles, fettle a machine for the job, much more comfortable.
     
    Patyogi, Jan 18, 2014
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  15. Panel Man

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    So the rest of her goes in a side pannier? Poor lady! Couldn't she at least sit on top of them? Honestly! You yogic guys...
     
    Panel Man, Jan 18, 2014
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  16. Patyogi

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    Would have said yes before Xmas now it would be a struggle.....:pcake: I'm outa here.
     
    Patyogi, Jan 18, 2014
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  17. megawatt

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    Best you are. You,re in trouble now!!!
     
    megawatt, Jan 18, 2014
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  18. pedrocbf

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    pedrocbf, Jan 20, 2014
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  19. pedrocbf

    pedrocbf Commuter 500 +

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    Also mega I checked out the lidi tank bag there only avaliable occasionally so I've got to keep my eyes peeled on the lidl website apparently haha
     
    pedrocbf, Jan 20, 2014
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  20. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    BlackHornet, Jan 20, 2014
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