tank bags & caution

[jim witler]

I have a MotoPak tank bag (as well as their saddle bags and tail bag). The tank bag has a clear map window that has remained clear for 4 years and 40k miles with no yellowing or problems of any kind. They have many models and a website at motopakluggage.com and may purchased for a pretty good discount on eBay. I just purchased a Wolfman Enduro tank bag (for the KLR) and the map container is optional (velcro-ed on). Wolfman's features and build quality are exceptional and made in the USA. No affilaition with either company, just a satisfied customer of both. Jim ________________________________ From: mark ward To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Jud Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4:50 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: tank bags & Caution I have a "Tourmaster" (brand) 2nd one, The snaps were bad AND The CLEAR MAP window YELLOWED OVER ON BOTH with in a few months. I returned the 1st one under warranty, Clear plasitic turning YELLOW AND The Map top ect would come un snapped at about 35-40mph. The new one SAME THING, a few months of sun and YELLOW, And i took it to a shoe repair and had the snaps replaced. Tour masters answer was, "IT IS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEAST, PLASTIC YELLOWS IN THE SUN. While I have seen MANY OTHER BRANDS THAT DO NOT!

--- On Tue, 3/19/13, Jud wrote: From: Jud Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: tank bags To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 10:37 AM Does the Wolfman enduro bag have a clear map window? I forget. There's no reason is shouldn't work on both bikes. The KTM bag for the 640E is a very nice bag that should work too. --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bryanonfire" wrote: > > I have a 2003 KLR in the USA and a 2008 in Europe. I'd like to get a tank bag that will fit both. Not too big, just big enough for a clear map pocket on top, and pockets to fit a snack, water bottle, bandana, and sunglasses. Maybe a small GPS and some odds and ends. The clear map pocket is the main thing I really want. > > No worries if I have to take it off to fuel. I'll only fuel once a day most times, and if I do it twice I'll want the break anyway. > > Anyone have suggestions for a tank bag that will work with the old and new generation KLRs, easy on and off, and won't get in the way of my legs too much? > > Thanks, > > Bryan > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]