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#1 | RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:16 am

When I first bought the RS I used an older but still great Marsee tank bag I had left over from a previous bike. The rain cover is now de-laminating so it's not quite waterproof anymore so I'm in the market for a new tank bag.

Wondering if anyone has suggestions?

I'd prefer it to be waterproof out of the box without messing with a cover but highly water resistant and a cover for deluges is good too. I'm looking for about 10-12 liters capacity. I also require a map pocket due to my continuing NAV VI issues that means I've occasionally found myself having to go 'old-school' again (I'm on my 3rd replacement Nav VI unit in 26 months!!). Being short with short arms I tend to sometimes lean against my tank bag so while I love how convenient they seem & tidy they look, I am not sure if a tanklock affair would be the best option for me if they can't take a bit of pressure on them? Does anyone have experience with leaning against them and what happens if you do?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

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#2 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:30 am (Last edited: Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:31 am)

The Givi/Kappa tanklock mechanism seems robust. I have been using the same bag on every bike owned since 2015. This is a Kappa RA307 and is a bit larger than your requirement. Similar to the Givi XS307. I used to lean on it a lot when fitted to my Triumph Explorer due to the tank position. Less so on the RS as I have raised the bars. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcy...ent_prod/209423

I used to be a big Bagster fan but the tanklock system is far superior. My bag has a rain cover but I never use it as the bag seems pretty waterproof without it. It has a decent map pocket too, which I use with the excellent Michelin 1:200,000 map series of French regions. Great when pass hopping to get your bearings.

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#3 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:36 am

I'm happy with my RKA tankbag.

Mark
So It Goes

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#4 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:51 am

+1 for the Givi XS307. Seems to be just the right size and shape for the RS and quicker to remove than a Bagster.

Cheers

Paul B.

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#5 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:08 am

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#6 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:46 am (Last edited: Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:49 am)

I have the bmw unit which is fine in either low or high capacity. RS does have the 'alan' satnav riser.

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#7 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:48 pm

For over 2 years I have been using a small GS tank bag from bmw-motorrad-bohling.com. 120 euro. Fit is perfect, 8 litre, waterproof inner, map window, small front pocket for wallet/passport. I have low seat and am only 5'6'' but it does not obscure the satnav. Had to shorten the strap that fits around the headstock.

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#8 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:33 pm

SW Motech City bag fits well, expandable volume, can fit accesories, and can be locked to tank ring.

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#9 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:52 am

Zitat von JAG im Beitrag #7
For over 2 years I have been using a small GS tank bag from bmw-motorrad-bohling.com. 120 euro. Fit is perfect, 8 litre, waterproof inner, map window, small front pocket for wallet/passport. I have low seat and am only 5'6'' but it does not obscure the satnav. Had to shorten the strap that fits around the headstock.

Could you post a picture of this setup.
I had a 10 liter BMW bag with a large map window on my K1300S and for me 10 liters was the perfect size.
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Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#10 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:15 am

I use the K1200S tank bags on my RS and have adapted the fixings. I use both sizes - the one with the map window and the one that was produced to work with the Satnav. Waterproof and good capacity

Double Lupin owner

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#11 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:44 am

I had the BMW RS tank bag which was most definitely not waterproof.** Neither was the replacement from the dealer, so swapped that for a credit note.....

** The main compartment (with the "waterproof" liner) leaked and the transparent top part (into which they suggest putting a phone or tablet!) was just a joke. At least only my paper map was destroyed....

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#12 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:55 am (Last edited: Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:02 pm)

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oops-numpty-thought I had added pic-what am I doing wrong?

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#13 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:14 pm

Zitat von Maltz im Beitrag #8
SW Motech City bag fits well, expandable volume, can fit accesories, and can be locked to tank ring.

+1 and so easy getting on and of

Graham

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Winskill, North West England

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#14 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:21 pm

Zitat von Paul B im Beitrag #4
+1 for the Givi XS307. Seems to be just the right size and shape for the RS

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!

KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS

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#15 | RE: RS tank bag suggestions?? datum

Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:05 pm

Zitat von JAG im Beitrag #12
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oops-numpty-thought I had added pic-what am I doing wrong?

I PMed you my email address.
I can post the picture for you.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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