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question on tank bags

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FZ6Rgurl

So this may have been answered in another tank bag post, but I'm too lazy to read through them all. How does the bag lift up in order to put gas in the bike? Are there just clips to unclip? I haven't been really intrigued about the tank bags at all, but lately I was thinking that I could have a use for one. And I could lay on it while tucked down and yeah.
 
I use a magnetic mount bag. They are easy to take off. They can scratch a tank if it isn't protected, I used tankslapper film. It's nice to have a bag for those little items we like to take on a ride.
 
I use magnets as well:

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Great bag, turns into a backpack that holds your helmet too. Pretty slick.
 
To answer your question, it depends on the bag. Some are secured with straps and clips, and you have to unclip a couple straps and move the bag to the side to access the tank.

Others are magnetic, and you have to simply lift the bag off the tank and move it to the side.

My tank bag (Chase Harper) is both magnetic and has one forward strap (I paid about half that 2-3 years ago for a new one). My FZ6R is the first bike I've owned that I don't like riding with a tank-bag. I'm not really sure why, but it bugs the crap out of me; I felt like I had reduced my manueverability...hard to explain. Anyway, the few times I rode with it on the front, I simply had to lift the magnets away from the tank and move the bag to the side.

It secures nicely on the back, although it is a little tougher to remove. Fortunately I really don't have to remove it for anything, and once I strapped it on back there, I never took it off.

Pics to follow.
 
I use a tank bag and mine is magnetic. I paid less then $40 and it is huge. I can carry my lunch plus a hat and drinks in mine.

I also lay on mine sometimes driving to work. I drive an hour one way so it is nice to tuck down and rest the arms and wrists for a bit on a long stretch...
 
Back To Reality said:
To answer your question, it depends on the bag. Some are secured with straps and clips, and you have to unclip a couple straps and move the bag to the side to access the tank.

Others are magnetic, and you have to simply lift the bag off the tank and move it to the side.

My tank bag (Chase Harper) is both magnetic and has one forward strap (I paid about half that 2-3 years ago for a new one). My FZ6R is the first bike I've owned that I don't like riding with a tank-bag. I'm not really sure why, but it bugs the crap out of me; I felt like I had reduced my manueverability...hard to explain. Anyway, the few times I rode with it on the front, I simply had to lift the magnets away from the tank and move the bag to the side.

It secures nicely on the back, although it is a little tougher to remove. Fortunately I really don't have to remove it for anything, and once I strapped it on back there, I never took it off.

Pics to follow.
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Delay on the pics. As it happens, I dropped it in the driveway just as I got home this afternoon. Some scratches on the fairing, yanked out the light, and bent the shifter.
 
I personally have the Yamaha bag made specifically for our bike. Fits like a glove, looks great, waterproof, map area, side pockets, a lot of bang for my buck. Really happy with everything about it.
 
CDN6R said:
Oh CRAP! That sucks,how did you loose your footing?
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I typically toe it into neutral just as I coast to the garage (I stop in front of the garage, shut it off, and push it in). I tapped the shifter, and saw the green light in my peripheral vision as I was lining up for my "stop" spot, and let out on the clutch...thinking I was in neutral. Turns out I wasn't in neutral...probably second. As I released the clutch, the bike surged...I wasn't expecting it, grabbed the front brake hard...and down I went.

I just went out to take a look after spending a little time being mad at myself, and the damage isn't as bad as I thought.

I think the only thing I will have to replace is the shifter. I don't have the tools to straighten it. The irony is that Cycle Gear was my last stop before I got home, and I was looking at some frame sliders...when I called the shop, I told them they might as well order them because I'm going to have them put on.

I take it in tomorrow to get put back together.
 
This is the one that I just got. It has the buckle on the front that I've connected my helmet to already. My helmet hangs on my butt, but my hands are free! And it's actually comfortable to lay on while tucked down. It's pretty nice.

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Nice

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Pics of all the positions..:justkidding:

I get the idea... but a few snaps... would help.... I often wonder, when I lay on the tank with my little cortech bag if it looks odd. I just wanted something for my cell, gps, camera, etc. that I could carry with me when not on the bike... it just has a hand handle and it works well, never thought about a tank bag/backpack!
 
dart1963 said:
:needpics:never thought about a tank bag/backpack!
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I thought about a tankbag because I'm tired of carrying just one small thing in a giant backpack. This way, I can put my license/debitcard in it, a waterbottle, ipod, phone. But that's what I have my phone mount for. But when I lay on the bag, it's really comfortable. I think I have a long torso because when I tuck down, after awhile, my lower back starts to hurt. and won't stop hurting until I stretch it out and sit back up. But with the tankbag, it lifts me that much more off the tank and my back is at more of a straight angle than my lower back being arched. And the magnets on this bag will not let the bag fall off. It's so secure. And the strap on the top of the bag could be a helmet holder. That's what I'm going to use it for. My helmet hangs on my butt but both hands are free though!

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Here are some pictures of the one I posted a link for earlier
They have it with red and blue trim as well...

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That looks good with your bike. For me, that's personally too big for me. How is it to tuck down on? Comfortable?
 
FZ6Rgurl said:
That looks good with your bike. For me, that's personally too big for me. How is it to tuck down on? Comfortable?
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actually, for me it feels perfect for me... hold me at a good height to see without really tilting my neck hard and allows me to relax my grip which in turn rests both my wrists and arms... I didn't get it for that, but "accidentally" found it was a good fit just leaning down to stretch one time...

... and thanks for the compliment on the bag
 
I use a Nelson Rigg tank bag (magnetic) and it's fantastic. Holds my blackberry, wallet, toll-device, and additional crap that I need for everywhere/anywhere.

Nelson Rigg CL-50 Micro Magnetic Tank Bag :: New Enough

I bought it from NewEnough.com and couldn't be happier. Plus, it has a clear plastic top for maps and such, where I put my iPod shuffle so I can flip through songs while I'm riding (not good, I know) but it works, either way. :)
 
Just remember... keep your "magnetic" tank bags away from your laptops....

magnets and hard drives do not mix!
 
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