Tank bags
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Tank bags
Does anyone use a tank bag. If so, is it a tie down or magnetic. I am planning a long distance trip and want convenient storage. Please throw out any advice for other forward storage ideas (ie for cell phones, maps, wallets, ect.) I also have a windshield pouch.
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RE: Tank bags
I started a post about this a while ago, but was met with many posts informing me that I would ruin my paint. I used tank bags on all of my other bikes prior to my harley. they are very useful. I always like the magnetic ones as they are easy to put on and take off, but I did lose one on the freeway one time. It was a disaster. I hate the buckles and crap. Just a PITA...Let me know swhat you find about one for a Harley. I didn't want to cover my speedo and stuff so I never got one.
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RE: Tank bags
I have used the same Eclipse Tank Bag for 26 years. It has been on 3 metrics and two H-Ds, an FLHS and my 07 Ultra. It uses a harness and a neoprene pad, and I have never experienced any paint damage. To be honest it doesn't fit the H-D tanks as well as it fit on the metrics, but it still worked just fine. If you have a tank mounted speedo it will cover the speedo. I do not leave the harness in place unless I am using the tank bag, and I only used it on the FLHS for long trips. I mounted it on the Ultra just to see if it was usable, but doubt that I will use it since the Ultra has so much storage already.
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RE: Tank bags
Not used one on my Harley, not really needed on an Ultra.Have however used them on other bikes, there are a few things you need to consider:
[ul][*]make sure access to the fuel filler cap is easy, real pain if it takes ages to remove/re-install at each fuel stop[*]always check the tankbag base is clean every time you install it so you don't harm the paint[*]check if it will reduce your steering lock or hit the switchgear. I nearly dropped a Suzuki when the tankbag hit thekillswitch and stopped the enginewhilemaking a tight right turn[/ul]
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[ul][*]make sure access to the fuel filler cap is easy, real pain if it takes ages to remove/re-install at each fuel stop[*]always check the tankbag base is clean every time you install it so you don't harm the paint[*]check if it will reduce your steering lock or hit the switchgear. I nearly dropped a Suzuki when the tankbag hit thekillswitch and stopped the enginewhilemaking a tight right turn[/ul]
GhostBagger.
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