RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? - 3

Zitat von Hydrashok158 im Beitrag #23

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Question for the SW-Motech City bag users. How is visibility to the GPS with the bag on? I ask for when the GPS is in the BWX supplied mount.

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A caution about being stranded with a SW Motech tank bag. I've had an Engage on my RS for 3 years. Loved it. On and off easy, not a problem.

However, earlier this week, heading out for a ride with friends the bag jammed, could not get it off. Could not gas up. After fighting it for 45 minutes I had to cut it off the bike to get at the mechanism. (thank you leatherman) Of course the $200 bag is ruined, the mechanism is still jammed. Not clear why.

Tried to contact SW Motech, got an answer back to "keep the Mechanism clean". There is no visible dirt on the mechanism. Revzalla, who sold me the bag, said a dry lubricant would be a good idea. Duh!

The RS is not an off road bike, I keep mine in my garage, cover it while traveling..just normal use, to be expected environment.

I don't have a good answer. Carry the allen wrench to remove the bag from the mechanism and a small torx driver so open and unjam the mechanism so get our gas cap.

Not being very smart and resisting learning, I bought another Engage bag. The new mechanism has "simpler" routing of the pull cable but other wise looks the same.

Good luck

Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #32

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A caution about being stranded with a SW Motech tank bag. I've had an Engage on my RS for 3 years. Loved it. On and off easy, not a problem.

However, earlier this week, heading out for a ride with friends the bag jammed, could not get it off. Could not gas up. After fighting it for 45 minutes I had to cut it off the bike to get at the mechanism. (thank you leatherman) Of course the $200 bag is ruined, the mechanism is still jammed. Not clear why.

Tried to contact SW Motech, got an answer back to "keep the Mechanism clean". There is no visible dirt on the mechanism. Revzalla, who sold me the bag, said a dry lubricant would be a good idea. Duh!

The RS is not an off road bike, I keep mine in my garage, cover it while traveling..just normal use, to be expected environment.

I don't have a good answer. Carry the allen wrench to remove the bag from the mechanism and a small torx driver so open and unjam the mechanism so get our gas cap.

Not being very smart and resisting learning, I bought another Engage bag. The new mechanism has "simpler" routing of the pull cable but other wise looks the same.

Good luck

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I had a older style Bag connection stuck once on a trip.
I'll write more when we return from this trip.

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #33

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Zitat von Vtbob im Beitrag #32

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A caution about being stranded with a SW Motech tank bag. I've had an Engage on my RS for 3 years. Loved it. On and off easy, not a problem.

However, earlier this week, heading out for a ride with friends the bag jammed, could not get it off. Could not gas up. After fighting it for 45 minutes I had to cut it off the bike to get at the mechanism. (thank you leatherman) Of course the $200 bag is ruined, the mechanism is still jammed. Not clear why.

Tried to contact SW Motech, got an answer back to "keep the Mechanism clean". There is no visible dirt on the mechanism. Revzalla, who sold me the bag, said a dry lubricant would be a good idea. Duh!

The RS is not an off road bike, I keep mine in my garage, cover it while traveling..just normal use, to be expected environment.

I don't have a good answer. Carry the allen wrench to remove the bag from the mechanism and a small torx driver so open and unjam the mechanism so get our gas cap.

Not being very smart and resisting learning, I bought another Engage bag. The new mechanism has "simpler" routing of the pull cable but other wise looks the same.

Good luck

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Thanks Bob, better to be warned, I will take a close look at mine - so far (3 years) I have had no issues with the mechanism, but certainly wouldn’t want to repeat your experience !

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Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #14

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Zitat von Paul B im Beitrag #4

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+1 for the Givi XS307. Seems to be just the right size and shape for the RS

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A +1 from me too, because functionally it's very good and I really like Givi's tanklock system - immensely practical; however I'm not so sure about it being tailored for the RS though - to be honest I think it looks a bit odd compared with some others. I can't say it bothers me when I'm sitting on the bike as you can't see the side view!

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #34

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I had a older style Bag connection stuck once on a trip.
I'll write more when we return from this trip.

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Zitat von IPaul im Beitrag #36

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Did you know you can unscrew the mounting system from the base of the bag and move it further towards the back of the bag, so it gives you less rear overhang when mounted on the RS? I did that successfully with mine when I had an RS. The base of the bag is pre-drilled with different mounting holes for you to try

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Having just installed the 7L sloped bag on my '16 R1200RS, it would appear that the x4 tiny screws that go through the hard pad in the bottom of the bag (into the mounting plate) could be removed to allow removing the bag (without having to cut the bag apart as per the OP) - may allow more access to the underside ?

Does it scratch the tank or leave any other marks/indents from regular use?

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Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #22

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[quote=Ray|p15071]I use the Held Piatta bag. It "molds" to the shape of the tank very well.

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This one fits very close to the tank. Just the right size for the essentials.

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As promised photos of my Famsa tank bag system









There is a new small bag going on Ebay sold by Winding Roads and meant for an MV Augusta Brutale (Sorry I STILL cannot post urls!! to take you directly there.)

The photos for that clearly show the base. I reckon that should fit the 1250RS if anybody is interested.

Chris

Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #43

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I STILL cannot post urls!!

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I shall try to post the link I intended above:

I am using the [url][/url] icon:

And it will not work again. When I try to post I get the message.

"New members have to wait 9999976 before posting external links.

Please remove the following links before saving the post: "xxxxx" "

Have also tried Insert to see if that works (ie. the blue horizontal arrow)

And that will not work either. I get the same message!!


Chris