Resting on your tank bag

[Dogface]

I think I want my new tank bag to be either magnetic or mounted on a ring, i.e. no straps.
I know I want to lean my arms/chest on it during those long hauls.
Does that mean I should rule out ring-mounted?
Or are some of them designed to take the extra weight?

 

[Hayabusa4life]

I been looking to get another tank bag, I also dont like the strap ones anymore, but haven't hear of ring mounts. I might have to look around to see what's that all about

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

This is my latest tankbag purchase. Used it on my recent tour and it works perfectly. Stays put below 135 mph. It moved a bit when I was racing a C8 Corvette but would never fly off. Resting on it would be no problem.

 

[captain]

I used to rest on mine but I almost fell asleep going through Tennessee one time..

 

[PhillipHarvey]

I have used Viking Bags tank bags for extended periods of time but always the strap ones. Doesn't the magnetic tank bag destroy the tank paint? or ever fell down while resting on it?

 

[sixpack577]

The magnets won't harm the paint, just make sure it and the tank are clean before putting it on.
You also need to remove them occasionally, as condensation will build up between the magnet and the tank.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I have used Viking Bags tank bags for extended periods of time but always the strap ones. Doesn't the magnetic tank bag destroy the tank paint? or ever fell down while resting on it?

Nope. My busa is 17&1/2 years old and the tank looks new.

 

[LC4CARL]

I've got a small and large Coretech. With the large bag "extended," I cannot hide behind the windshield properly. In the "lower" position it's fine.

Low position.

I usually ride with the small bag, which is fine in either position.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Just slightly off topic…but I may have found an economical way to purchase Plexus (w/o taking out a bank loan). I’ll keep you posted. Plexus is what’s kept my tank and all the other smooth surfaces, metal, painted or plastic in like new condition.

 

[_WOLFMAN_]

I have a Gen 3 and use a Ring Mounted style because front half of tank is fiberglass cover. No issues leaning on tankbag cruising down the highway.

 

[PhillipHarvey]

I have a weird thing going on. I have the Viking Bags magnetic tank bag and I mostly rest my chest on the tank bag on the long hauls now I feel that the tank bag is slipping towards the handle and I have that abysmal feeling that it will disrupt my handlebar movement. I have recently put some wrap on the tank would it be something to do with the wrap or simply the magnetic power is wearing out? How can I test it for sure?

 

[BigBSBusa]

I use the Bagster tank protector on mine with tank bag.

 

[Bumblebee]

I use the Bagster tank protector on mine with tank bag.

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That's a sharp looking bike....

 

[sixpack577]

I have a weird thing going on. I have the Viking Bags magnetic tank bag and I mostly rest my chest on the tank bag on the long hauls now I feel that the tank bag is slipping towards the handle and I have that abysmal feeling that it will disrupt my handlebar movement. I have recently put some wrap on the tank would it be something to do with the wrap or simply the magnetic power is wearing out? How can I test it for sure?

The magnet isn't "wearing out".
If you just had the tank wrapped, now there is a layer of vinyl between the tank and the magnet...so the magnet's ability to stick has been diminished.

 

[BigBSBusa]

That's a sharp looking bike....

Appreciate it.

 

[UR IT!]

Always had a magnetic tank bag on my Gen1/Gen 2 Busa’s. Now I had to switch to a tank ring bag with the Gen 3… no issues. I like that I’m not dragging it off and on over the paint.

 

[PhillipHarvey]

Always had a magnetic tank bag on my Gen1/Gen 2 Busa’s. Now I had to switch to a tank ring bag with the Gen 3… no issues. I like that I’m not dragging it off and on over the paint.

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can we use this my tank bag?

 

[LC4CARL]

Love SW Motech stuff.

 

[UR IT!]

Love SW Motech stuff.

Really great quality stuff

 

[UR IT!]

can we use this my tank bag?

I don’t know. I’m not seeing any to fit Hayabusas