Tail bag or Tank bag

[Alex6]

With a tail bag I keep thinking it's gonna fly off, so I use a tank bag

So you hope to catch it in mid-air

 

[Bloke]

So you hope to catch it in mid-air

Lol use the "oh sh!t" strap. Mine attaches around the bars, has saved me twice in the past. Magnets are only good if you actually remember to fold out the flaps

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[Jots S.R.M.C.]

I got that HUGE duffle bag from walmart for 10 dollars


I managed to fit like 4 pairs of pants... 6 shirts.. alot of underwear and socks... my chucks... (shoses).. hats bandanna's - sweater and I had room for more as that was loosly packed.

It also had compartments you could unzip to make it longer

All it took to strap it down was 2 semi-long bungee cords with hook ends... I got a pack of 4 for 6 bucks at walmart too.. I got that Red and silver/white bag that kinda matchs the bag at walmart for 10 dollars lol..

My water proofing consits of trash bags and gallon freezer bags for electroics and anythign I wanna cover.. - had it been super wet i woulda bagged the bags.. I was able to strap the backpack using its orignal straps lol.. It had the two sholder straps + a cross support strap..

i'm the king of packing bikes with no money.. as in .. No money for 400 dollar hard bags ( that cant seem to fit shit) like was said most bags aint got room for naything..

you got a perfect rail system for strapping all kinds of shit.. MInus the fact that "Cynthia" can't come.. but who wants to ride 2 up wiht a shit load of bags on this bike anyways? talk about back cramping

 

[See red]

My tank bag does have wings. But it has never felt like it was going to fall off. Hell, I have to yank pretty hard to get it off. I have a chase harper.

Picked it up at a kawi dealer, for 65 bucks and it fits PERFECT!

I will post a pic of it tomorrow.

 

[BrueThru]

Heres a link:

http://www.600cc.org/forum/f75/got-new-tail-bag-today-23457/

It was easy to put on. Took about a minute and a half.

Main reason was space. Plus most of the tank bags I like cost twice as much and don't have half the space.

 

[RandiZ]

One for everyday, two for travel

I have both. But, like just said, I have a hard time getting my leg over the tail bag after a long ride. So, I got a tank bag that I'm really happy with. When I really travel though, I need both.

 

[urbanduckman]

I just use a backpack. I don't want to take off a tank bag everytime I go somewhere and lug it around. Unless they design them to also be backpacks. Tail bags/bins are for touring bikes in my opinion.

 

[latony007]

I just use a backpack. I don't want to take off a tank bag everytime I go somewhere and lug it around. Unless they design them to also be backpacks. Tail bags/bins are for touring bikes in my opinion.

revival of the dead thread is always good lol. i dont use either as well. For one simple reason. Sport bikes look lame with bags lol. I use a backpack when i have to take my freeze out stuff in case i get cold, otherwise i try and bring nothing. On my cruiser on the other hand they look cool with bags so i have 2 saddle bags, a smail tail bag and a phone holder for the tank

 

[SurfJunkie]

Holy resurrection of an old post. Guess ill just have to add my two cents

Tailbag all day. This one in fact.
Kriega US-20 Drypack - RevZilla
(Yes i purchased it from Revzilla.)

Its already on its second season with me. It, I, and the FZ6R have done over ~17K in 2013 together. The only sign of wear on the bag is the "Kriega" lettering is a bit peeled, but everything else still looks/functions like new.

The bag mounts to the sub-frame with loops that stick out under the rear seat. This makes it super easy to attach and remove with the aluminum J hooks. Eff a backpack or having anything on the tank in front of me. I commute ~50 miles a day.

 

[xJoshuaDrakex]

I use a backpack for short trips if I know I'll need to carry something. I just bought a tailbag for longer and overnight trips last season. It was awesome not having something heavy on my back. I have thought about a tank bag but I feel like it would be in my way. Plus when I get gas I would have to remove it. Too much work haha.

 

[Marthy]

Even if I have all my luggage, I use a tank bag once in a while. I usually replace the top case with my Pelican tool box when I ride to Miami for weekend work. Over time the tank bag/magnet damage the clear on my tank. Almost 43K miles now so it's part of wearing out but not something I plan using on the FZ-09. I got a locking mechanism that screw on the gas cap... I'll be getting one of those quick release bag from T-Throttle.

 

[leem00]

Even if I have all my luggage, I use a tank bag once in a while. I usually replace the top case with my Pelican tool box when I ride to Miami for weekend work. Over time the tank bag/magnet damage the clear on my tank. Almost 43K miles now so it's part of wearing out but not something I plan using on the FZ-09. I got a locking mechanism that screw on the gas cap... I'll be getting one of those quick release bag from T-Throttle.

I had a tank bag I rigged for a tail bag for close to 6 months...it was small and wouldn't hold much...plus I didn't like the placement...looked good but functionality was lacking...

I added cortech saddlebags and tail bag...much better... but still had functionality issue.... now I have givi saddles & trunk...love them, but bulky...
I still want a tank bag as its a nice place to put phone, wallet, etc and you can get at it all quickly and easily with it infront of you.

 

[Marthy]

I had a tank bag I rigged for a tail bag for close to 6 months...it was small and wouldn't hold much...plus I didn't like the placement...looked good but functionality was lacking...

I added cortech saddlebags and tail bag...much better... but still had functionality issue.... now I have givi saddles & trunk...love them, but bulky...
I still want a tank bag as its a nice place to put phone, wallet, etc and you can get at it all quickly and easily with it infront of you.

Tank bag are fine and I will get one. But I will use ine that fit with a quick connect ring like this. The bag/magnet won't rub the clear off the paint like it did on the 6R.

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[leem00]

Tank bag are fine and I will get one. But I will use ine that fit with a quick connect ring like this. The bag/magnet won't rub the clear off the paint like it did on the 6R.

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Thats bad a$$ ... would love to see what it looks like once you get the bag on there...I always wanted one but prices are ungodly!

My latest addiction has been ram mount accessories! I will get a picture tonight... I must have $300 in ram mount parts

BTW I am not sure the go pro mount will work with a bag there...

 

[Bert-Aus]

If you concerned about paint damage from magnetic tank bags, visit thetankslapper
They have protective vinyl cut to suit our tanks and reasonably priced.

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[BKP]

I've been using a tank lock bag, like Marty shows above, for a *long* time... I also used a tail bag, until I attached a top-case, which gives me more room, locks, and doesn't cover the pillion seat...

I'm heading to a rally in a couple months in N.C. I'll either add saddlebags, or a large dry bag-duffel-tail bag...