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what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 12:45 pm
by jayed36@yahoo.com
I think a fair amount will mention the Wolfman Explorer, but I didn't
like what I read about it shifting from side to side from crosswinds -
it is very windy here in the SF bay area. I primarily want one for
the map compartment and there seemed to be issues about sun glare
with the Wolfman.
Has anybody come across something outstanding for the KLR? If so, and
you have a link, please provide it.
Thanks,
Jeff
A15
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 12:59 pm
by Devon Jarvis
I have a tecnic tank bag that has a sloping bottom, a retaining strap
that goes around the steering head, and pretty strong magnets. It has a
map compartment on top and is expandable, but no side pockets. I don't
like it for off-roading (though with a cargo net on top it stayed put
while jumping my KLR) but it's great for trips, commuting, groceries
etc. I bought it for $50 new.
http://www.devonjarvisphoto.com/flying_650.jpg
Hard to see, but the tankbag is on in the photo. If you are offroading
you need a cargo net on top of it, but on the road it's been great.
Devon
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jayed36@... wrote:
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 1:10 pm
by Thomas J Komjathy
Hi Jeff
I had a luggage repair shop attach an additional strap on each side of the
bag so I can secure it better. No problems after that. Great bag otherwise.
VR
Tom K.
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 1:20 pm
by Zachariah Mully
Jeff-
The Marsee 15L/20L Teardrop bag is first on my list when it come
tankbag purchasing time. I have the Kawi tankbag which is useless for me
as the map pouch is on the tank slant so points at your crotch,
effectively making on-the-road navigating impossible.
I looked at the Wolfman and personally, it was too big and bulky. The
Marsee has a 15L and a 20L teardrop bag for slanted tanks, with four
point harnesses. The material is at least 600 denier codura, I think it
might be as heavy as 1000, with bigass zippers. The Wolfman felt to be
made of considerably less robust material, and the zippers weren't as
heavy duty as I felt the Marsee's were.
I didn't like the side pockets on the Wolfman, they made the bag too
wide, and the map pocket is about 1/2" too small for two sections of a
folded map. The Marsee window is perfectly sized for two sections of map
(yes, I did check) and has some nice features internally. Plus I think
that the Marsee might be a couple bux cheaper. Bob's BMW had them for
$100.
http://www.marseeproducts.com/page/tankbg3.html
Zack
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 1:36 pm
by Stuart Mumford
Stock Kawi bag with the plastic replaced with heavier clear plastic by a
luggage shop.
CA Stu
-----Original Message-----
I think a fair amount will mention the Wolfman Explorer, but I didn't
like what I read about it shifting from side to side from crosswinds -
it is very windy here in the SF bay area. I primarily want one for
the map compartment and there seemed to be issues about sun glare
with the Wolfman.
Has anybody come across something outstanding for the KLR? If so, and
you have a link, please provide it.
Thanks,
Jeff
A15
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 1:40 pm
by Bogdan Swider
> ----------
> From: Thomas J Komjathy
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 12:08 PM
> To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com; jayed36@...
> Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] What's the best tank bag?
>
> Hi Jeff
>
> I had a luggage repair shop attach an additional strap on each side of
> the
> bag so I can secure it better. No problems after that. Great bag
> otherwise.
>
> VR
> Tom K.
>
I did the same with my Chase Harper Eurosport still, I believe, the biggest
bag around. It already had side straps at the bottom of the bag that attach
to the lip of the tank. To keep it from blowing over however, you need to
attach adjustable straps at the top of the bag that, in my case, hold the
lip of the tank.
Bogdan
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 4:42 pm
by Tom Roper
Subject: [DSN_klr650] What's the best tank bag?
I have the Wolfman bag and have no problems with it moving around. Rode
through a cold front last week with winds up to 50mph. But I also modified
the front mount. Took two female Fasteck buckles with just enough strap to
put a bolt through and bolted them to the bottom of each side of the
fairing. Took two longer straps with male fasteck buckles on each end and
that makes the front mount. Pulls straight off the tank, forward. Can unhook
at either end for gas or removal. Is very secure. The rear tank bolts hold
the rear straps on.
Tom Roper
'98 Concours
'02 KLR 650
Mo.
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 7:22 pm
by PhantomRider3@aol.com
Zack and I agree about Marsee. I have the Marsee 15L tankbag and it's great!
You can see photos of it mounted to my bike at my website. Look
specifically at "KLR thingies p.4" Keep in mind the bag is shown in the
expanded mode. I ride all the time with it, on & off road. It can get a bit
wobbly in the expanded mode but I rarely use it expanded. No evidence of
tank scratching. Very high quality. They also sell a variety of accessories
for it. You could even buy some extra mounting clips & strap material and
carry it over to your other bikes. Nothing proprietary, my local True Value
has the same clips that mate to the bag.
Big thumbs up on this bag.
Jay
Phantom Rider
Beverly, MA (about 25 miles north of Boston, on the coast)
1985 K100 RS (80,000 miles)
1972 Yamaha CT1 175 (3,000+ miles, currently with some "issues")
2000 Kawasaki KLR 650 (more fun than I probably should be having)
Toss me an email to to purchase the soon to famous KLR vavle adjustment
VIDEO. Only 24.00, Ah bahgin (MA speak for a great deal). You can see stills
from the actual video and all my nutty crazy mods at
http://2wheelerjay.tripod.com/jaysworldofinvention/
what's the best tank bag?
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 8:58 pm
by THESQUASHER@EUDORAMAIL.COM
I live in the Bay Area also (Hayward). I think the Wolfman is the
best. It's a must have. One of the first things you should get. I
have drove over the Altamont pass with my bike leaning sideways from
the wind and the bag didn't really move. It does shift a "little"
because it's a little top heavy and the tank isn't perfectly flat,
but it doesn't interfear with driving. About 90% of the time I ride I
have the bag on. I drive fast (like a crazy idiot) on East Calaveras
Road (milpitas) and up San Antonio Road (San Jose) to Mt. Hamilton.
Never had a problem with it.
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., jayed36@y... wrote:
> I think a fair amount will mention the Wolfman Explorer, but I
didn't
> like what I read about it shifting from side to side from
crosswinds -
> it is very windy here in the SF bay area. I primarily want one for
> the map compartment and there seemed to be issues about sun glare
> with the Wolfman.
>
> Has anybody come across something outstanding for the KLR? If so,
and
> you have a link, please provide it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> A15
tweety at 6,800 miles
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2001 9:05 pm
by THESQUASHER@EUDORAMAIL.COM
Mine started tweeting around 7000 also. Being from the SF area it's a
little more embarassing then somewhere else. It sounds like a Homo
running down the street blowing a wistle during a gay pride parade.
Where are you from?
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., IronJungle@H... wrote:
>
> Started the '01 today and heard the Tweety-pipe. I knew the sound
> well because it happened on the '97 I had.
>
>
> - the other thing was he said, "yea, all KLRs do that". However,
he
> had the check to see if Kawa would cover it. Huh? What the hell?
> If all KLRs do it then it seems like he would know straight away if
> Kawa would cover it.
>
> In general, I like this dealer but I was really scratching my head
> during this muffler conversation.
>
> Pat
