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Message started by starmom on 06/03/06 at 11:44:34

Title: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by starmom on 06/03/06 at 11:44:34

I like the idea of a place for directions or a map if im traveling somewhere Im not familiar with, I also like the idea of the extra storage.

anyone use one, also the tank bibs where do you get yours?

thanks.........

sue

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by starmom on 06/03/06 at 11:47:07

http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/product~pf_id~3299255~dept_id~1227952.asp

this is one im looking at as an example, would love something maybe in leather even.........I like the clear plastic window for directions etc........and the storage.

sue

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by Keith_B on 06/03/06 at 15:16:19

I hade a map pocket with a clear front to read the map, that went on the tank of my Gold Wing, I loved it !

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by 911radioman on 06/03/06 at 16:07:24

The problem you'll have with a full size tank bag is that it will obscure your speedometer. Currently I have a full size Nelson Rigg, and can't even use it on the bike if I want to be able to track my speed.

Here is one that I'm going to pick up soon. The measurements should work with our speedo setup.

http://www.newenoughhp.com/nelson_rigg_mini_magnetic_tank_bag_page.htm

Here is another one that is pretty interesting as well.

http://www.newenoughhp.com/tour_master_cortech_super_mini_magnetic_tank_bag_page.htm

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by starmom on 06/03/06 at 18:00:36

i really like the mini..........I wonder if that would work well and still allow visability of the speedometer?

which are you gonna get?

Let me know?

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by 911radioman on 06/03/06 at 18:10:19

I think either one would work. One is about 1" longer than the other. I put that I was interested in the Nelson Rigg bag, but actually I like the TourMaster bag a little better.

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by sluggo on 06/03/06 at 18:38:17

i made these for when i need a little extra space for the trip.
they just throw over the tank, and i bungee the bottom.

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-04-bikepics-337786.jpg

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by starmom on 06/03/06 at 19:47:05

wow, awesome, you made them yourself?

You are very talented!

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by starmom on 06/03/06 at 19:51:25

so the magnetic thing, is that REALLY ENOUGH? or would the strap on version be better?

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by 911radioman on 06/04/06 at 05:41:07

I've never had a magnetic mount come loose. They have pretty strong magnets in them.

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by starmom on 06/04/06 at 06:01:57

All this is new to me and my experience is "zero" so thanks for your knowledge and experience with all matters including this one!

I like the idea of the magnet, because I would not use this type bag all the time but for those days that Im going somewhere even locally that I dont know my way, having the ability to put those directions/phone numbers in a place that is visable is an awesome thing.

I went to visit a friend on the bike last week and I had only been out to her house once, she lives out in the country, and it was a pain to stop and then try and get her on the cell cause I wasnt sure where to turn.

She origionally told me like make a left and then 2 rights failing to tell me i had to go awhile to a stop sign for the first right, so here i am in this neighboorhood that didnt look famililar, callin her. Of course I was out on the bike and it was a last minute thing to go visit her, so i was not prepared.

Live and learn.........I guess

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by 911radioman on 06/04/06 at 06:07:52

You're absolutely welcome! :)

The magnetic bags have a "soft covering" that keeps the magnets from scratching up your paint as well. I like them, I just need to pick one up for the Savage. My last bike was a GZ250 and I ran a huge tank bag on that bike, as it had a 4 gallon tank on it.

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by azjay on 06/04/06 at 06:55:27

a 4 gallon tank on a gz250? thats like a month long supply of fuel ;D

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by 911radioman on 06/04/06 at 07:15:02

Yeah, its the one thing I miss on that bike. If only the Savage came stock with that... :(

I think the tank size on the GZ was like 3.8 gallons.

Title: Re: Tank bag, anyone have/use one on their savage?
Post by divecop on 06/05/06 at 15:11:10

Sluggo: Your bike is awesome...love the seat and the rear fender...how do you keep your header pipe so shiny white looking?