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Title: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: mbalmer on June 17, 2008, 07:15:19 PM I have a magnetic tank bag that is convenient for my phone, GPS, and wallet. As I was riding around I started wondering if it's a bad idea to have my phone (iPhone) in the tank bag. Anyone know if the magnets could cause problems for the cell phone? What about the GPS? I haven't had any problems yet. I know that magnet are not good near computers or TVs.
Title: Re: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: ROBsS4R on June 18, 2008, 12:22:36 AM I do it all the time with my iPhone, gps and other electronics with no problem.
Perhaps the magnets are sheilded ??? in anycase I would not worry about it Title: Re: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: marsrr on June 18, 2008, 06:18:05 PM those magnets will wipe out you credit cards mag strip on back of it
Title: Re: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: ROBsS4R on June 18, 2008, 06:41:08 PM With my Tank bag I got a couple old hard drives and put them in the bag right over the magnets. I even went out of the way to rub them against the magnets. I kept them in the bag for several days and the hard drives worked perfectly after. No data loss. Title: Re: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: Monsterlover on June 18, 2008, 06:48:12 PM Ive tossed my wallet in there for years and never had a c.card die.
Title: Re: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: Porsche Monkey on June 18, 2008, 06:49:50 PM I always keep my phone in my jacket. That way if I'm all alone and get seperated from my bike and can't make it back to it I can make a call for help.
Title: Re: Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question Post by: 55Spy on June 19, 2008, 02:53:12 AM Phone and form of ID on your person is a pretty good idea, its how I roll anyway.
I can't fathom the thought of getting in a wreck and then having to search for my tankbag to call for assistance. |