Tank/tail bag opinions

[thought]

The Cortech tail bag comes with integrated bungees and hooks. The Kriega bags have adjustable straps and clips. There are a couple different sorts of straps you can get for them depending on the application/config you need.  Currently they ship with the kit seen in SteveOs photos. Older version came with two straps, that each had two male clip ends. The new version has the possibility of being a little more fussy in some ways, but does allow for more possible use of the straps w/o alterations or a different set.

The new Kriega straps secure to the subframe vs the passenger seat so they are more secure and can take heavier loads without you worrying that your passenger pad will just fly off.  They also made to be semi permanent so you can just tuck them away under the passenger seat when not in use.  So when you need to use a tail bag you can just untuck the straps and quickly clip the tailbag on and off.

S21Folgore wrote a really good review of it here so you can see exactly what I'm talking about:

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=57686.0

The tank bag I have is the nelson rigg cl1030:

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/luggage/tank_bags/nelson_rigg/cl1030_touring_tank_tail_bag.html

It's pretty versatile as you can use it as either a tank or tail bag and it's huge.  Like I said before you can fit a full face XXL shoei rf1000 in there with no problems.  I like it and it's not too expensive and one bag has a lot of different mounting options.

[Slide Panda]

The new Kriega straps secure to the subframe vs the passenger seat so they are more secure and can take heavier loads without you worrying that your passenger pad will just fly off.  They also made to be semi permanent so you can just tuck them away under the passenger seat when not in use.  So when you need to use a tail bag you can just untuck the straps and quickly clip the tailbag on and off.

Catch is that on some bikes, like my KTM there's no subframe to secure the new style too. The older school ones work better in that application. But I agree the new set up would work better on the monster with the tubes to loop on.

[Speeddog]

My Cortech tailbag came with 'built in' bungees with plastic hooks.
I removed 'em and lost 'em. 

I nearly always use it with the saddlebags.
The tailbag has adjustable length straps with plastic snap-buckles that snap into mating units on the saddlebags.
So you can unhook the bottom straps that attach the bags to the bike, and lift the whole enchilada off as a unit.

[K3V1N]

I have a MotoCentric strap tank bag I like and Cortech saddle bags. On my S2R I strap a Pelican laptop case to the seat then put the saddle bags over that to keep the bags up and off my high pipes.

I also have one of those daypack tank bags that click into the horse shoe mount on that gas tank but the bag looks funny floating and isn't very big. I might try modifying a magnet bag to use the mount so it would look like I have a magnet bag with the wings cut off.

[lazylightnin717]

The tank bag I have is the nelson rigg cl1030:

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/luggage/tank_bags/nelson_rigg/cl1030_touring_tank_tail_bag.html

It's pretty versatile as you can use it as either a tank or tail bag and it's huge.  Like I said before you can fit a full face XXL shoei rf1000 in there with no problems.  I like it and it's not too expensive and one bag has a lot of different mounting options.

Ding ding ding

I might start with that and see how I get around with it. Looks large enough to hold what I need and expandable for even more room. I like the idea of being able to use it with magnets on the tank or straps on the tail.

I suppose that with the quick release, I could just use straps all around... yeah?

[thought]

Btw, so you dont make the same mistake I do, it comes with the strap mounting options already.  I thought it didnt as it stated that you need to buy the other mounting kits separately.

[lazylightnin717]

 

Good to know. I was wondering how to order both the magnets and strap mounts

[Gimpy]

I use an ancient firstgear tank bag.  I love it, but I find it to be a little small to for more than an day/overnight trip.  I like to carry tools and emergency supplies as well as some clothes.  I find it a little difficult to fit an extra layer and all that other gear. I imagine most would rather carry less than I do on such a short trip. So take my advice with that in mind. 

I have used magnetic and non-magnetic tanks bags and if you have a metal tank there is no reason to not go the magnetic route. Filling up at gas stations every 150 miles is SOOOO much easier when you can just hang it off the side of the tank and not have to worry about all the clasps of a non-magnetic tank bag.

For anything longer I use a motofizz seat bag.  It came with straps that I attach to the passenger grab handles.  This thing expands big enough that I can fit all my camping gear in it with clothes. But If I just want to carry an extra sweatshirt or something the normal size is about the width of the bike itself.

[Niclas]

I'm also looking for a tail/tankbag combination for up to 5-7 days trip.

Almost ordered the Cortech tail bag, but then started reading about the Kriega US20, and I think it looks better and perhaps fits better on the bike (after looking on several pictures). I also like that when the 20L is to little, I can add another 5 or 10 if I like. So I think this will fit my use. But then I have started to walk in the tankbag jungle.... So I'm in need of some help here.

This is what I'm looking at right now, and it looks good!:


I will for sure get the smallest one (TPH02) for daytrips, and I'm also looking to get one of the others, for the longer trips. I'm thinking the T489 or T491 due to the size. Don't want it to interfere with my riding. Anybody with experience with any of the givi tanklock bags?

And last question(s), will it fit my M1000 05' gas cap? I googled a bit, and found out that they fit the S2R/848 gas cap. Is my gas cap the same? And where to I buy this for the best price? So far I've seen them here: http://tourandride.com/products/givi/soft-luggage/tanklock-system/view-all-products

[stopintime]

...........

And last question(s), will it fit my M1000 05' gas cap? I googled a bit, and found out that they fit the S2R/848 gas cap. Is my gas cap the same?

Yes 

[Niclas]

Yes 

Great =) Next step is to find the best price =)

[Dwardle]

I've been using Cortech tank, tail, and saddlebags for ~8 years.
They're functional, trouble-free, and decent priced.

IMO, backpacks suck.
I've not tried any hi-tech recent backpacks.

Hey Speeddog, is that a magnetic tank bag?  Is your tank plastic?  I have a 695 and love that bag, but looks magnetic which i'm assuming doesn't work on my plastic tank?

[Speeddog]

Hey Speeddog, is that a magnetic tank bag?  Is your tank plastic?  I have a 695 and love that bag, but looks magnetic which i'm assuming doesn't work on my plastic tank?

Nope, tank is steel.

I don't remember if that tankbag came with straps and such to attach it on a plastic-tanked bike.

[seevtsaab]

+1 on the NR-1030. fwiw, mine came with 'free suction cup mounting', straps were backordered (now available).
Traveling light is great but having all the shit you need is even better.

Also, the Kriega packs are the best to carry I've tried. If I don't have to carry a pack? Even better.

[lazylightnin717]

I ended up ordering this for the tank

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/luggage/tank_bags/nelson_rigg/cl1030_touring_tank_tail_bag.html


and went with this tail bag for a little extra room... I'll be making a bigger trip in October and might need extra space for some cool weather clothing

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/luggage/tail_bags/nelson_rigg/sprt20_spirit_sport_tail_bag.html

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