Anyone running a 'tank bag' on their tourer ? Want to use it for maps, place to keep money for tolls etc. Recommendations ?...b.

 

I am too old to be messing with maps and have been using a zumo for years. Beats the infotainment on the new bikes all day long IMO. Money for tolls is kept in a pocket easily accessible. Never considered a tank bag. That is something you would see on a metric bike. JMO

 

 

As i'm 'new' to the world of GPS i'm taking a map or two on my trip. As for the toll money I thought of being stopped and taking my gloves of and digging around in my pocket for change at the booth. Could you imagine the reaction of the drivers behind me ! lol...b.

 

......... fk'm

that said, i've run a tank bag on the '05 when i went inter-state
it was a magnetic bag & didn't mess with the paint
had to move/remove it to put gas in

 

I used a magnetic cell phone case with a clear front. Didn't use the cell phone in it, just a pad of paper and pencil for directions.

There was also pockets for other stuff... Cash/credit, etc.

Might work for your needs, and is easy enough to take off if not needed. Saved my *** one day lost near the Canadian border.

 

 

If your traveling tank bags are great. love it on my roadglide

 

Been using tank bags for decades. Clearly, with your tank speedo, you are limited on the size you can use. They are very popular here in Europe and I have a couple of Givi, who make a wide variety. Don't know if they are available across your side of the pond? Got a neat smallish one for the Sporty, which Mrs B uses as a shoulder bag while away from the bike.

 

This place might have something for your bike Roadie Tank Bags. A buddy has the map pouch for his King, but I weaned him out of it with a GPS. He still uses the maps to check the accuracy of the GSP. Go figure.