accessories » Tank bags and sat nav

I am thinking about getting a tank bag to carry bits and bobs when out for day trips to carry a couple of bottles of water, a spare jumper if it's a cool day etc, but I also have the nav V mounted in the original position on Alans raised bracket and want to ensure that is still in full view with the bag mounted. SW Motech city bag looks good but does it get in the way? Their Engage bag also looks good and may be a better size (I have the BMW panniers and roll bag for tours). Shad have just come out with a pin mounting system which looks discreet without the bag mounted but no dealers near me have them to look at. The old forum had some photos of owners with tank bags and recommendations so just throwing this out there. I was also thinking of a tail bag but I think a tank bag may be better.

Hi Willy, I have the SW Motech City bag on my RS and its an ideal size for what you wish to carry. I have now moved my Nav V from Alan’s mounts to a Hornig mount behind the screen , however for 18 months I was using the set-up you are proposing and the visibility of the Nav was not at all impaired by the tankbag. Now I am using the tall sports seat but I’m long in the leg, not the body so I think its a fair judgement for the average height rider.
I wouldn’t hesitate on the SW Motech City bag, sorry, no photo’s to hand to show you as I’m travelling this week.

I have the SW motech Engage bag and can see the Nav V in it's original position fine. Have had this bag almost 3 years now ...very satisfied

Givi XS307 tanklock bag here. Although I don't have a Navigator satnav yet, I do have the OEM bracket and can see that fine, and there are no physical obstructions, eg on full steering lock, either

Thanks for the replies and confirming that the tank bags don't obscure the nav. May take a Saturday ride to the adventure bike shop and pick one (if they are in stock)

I still have some of my raised brackets that lift and push forward the nav5.
Many members of the old forum have them and find that visibility is greatly improved when using a tank bag.
I will put fuller details in the "for sale" section shortly.
Alan

Willy, here's some pic's of my setup. I have the SW- Motech Engage tank bag along with Alda's really nice mount lift. I have Helibars installed as well. I'm short, 5'4" and so in my case, I can see the Nav easily. It's the lower left section and the gear indicator of the instrument display that are partially blocked from my view. If I were say 2" taller I don't think they're would be a problem. Stick. image.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)image_2.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)image_3.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

I use a Givi 308 tank bag with the locking ring. I've also got Alda's high mount fitted.

With std seat I have no problems with satnav visibility.....but if the tank bag was around 25mm higher, I would.

Hi I have the small sw Motec tank bag
I manufactured a bracket to move my Sat nav to high level so much better, cost me £25 plus my time we'll worth it
Brian

I have 12 sets of brackets remaining from what might be the last batch.
Over 200 sets have been sold to discerning RS owners over the last two years via the old RS forum site.
There are now quite a few options to re-siting the nav5/6. Mine is possibly the easiest to install but does not suit everyone.
Alan

So, I have now got the SW Motech City bag. Very good quality and nice fit on the bike. Capacity is good for day trips and will be useful on holiday to keep essentials like water, sunglasses and passports/tickets etc to hand without having to dive into the panniers. Thanks guys for your responses and advice. Willy.