Tank bag for FZ1S

[Ash69]

So as per title, anyone particularly impressed by the form / fit / function of their tank bag - I'm after a medium sized one for all those touring odds n sods that dont necessarily belong in main luggage, small camera, waterproofs, diddy tool kit, phone, map etc, not sure whether magnets or straps way to go. Cheers Ian

[Tmation]

Get one with a tank ring mounting, S W Motech or Givi etc.


Much easier and quicker to get on and off the bike than the strap ones, and as the front of your tank is plastic the magnetic ones aren't so good.


http://www.givi.co.uk/soft-bags/Tank%20Bags/XS306%20TANKLOCK


http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/brands/sw-motech-and-bags-connection/bags-connection-tank-bags.html

[Ash69]

Cheers for that, the FZ1 tank is a bit of an odd shape and like you say the front section is plastic so not magnet friendly, hence a bit of worldly feedback from the Foccer collective.


Oxford and Held do velcro strap jobs, but that sounds a pain in the backside every time you need to fill up, particularly when it's pissing down and your gloves are sodden.


The quick removal ones with a filler ring look good just a bit expensive, my main luggage is a £15 Aldi dry sac .....

[Rob R]

Bagster gets my vote. I leave the cover on semi permanently to protect tank from scratches & knocks. My 25 litre tank bag is about 15 years old and looks & works as good as new.
Rob

[Stewie]

I have a Givi SV 205 tank bag. Mine is the older version of the link below.
I originally got it for my Versys but it is an almost prefect fit for the FZ1.
The is a base which straps to the tank and then the bag clicks onto this.
I find it to be pretty water proof without the cover and it is expandable and holds a lot of kit, really useful carrying handles as well.
[size=78%] [/size]

http://www.giviusa.com/givi-products/soft-luggage/easybag-range/adventure-tankbag-1979-detail

[Ash69]

So bit the bullet and shelled out some cash, Givi XS307 15litre quick release.


Looks a bit odd perched on the top of the tank, but hey ho does the job and piss easy to remove.


just one question - does anyone actually use the headstock strap or is it safe to take a stanley knife to it ....

[Tmation]

I have been using mine on my Gen 1 for 10 years plus without using it, I taped the two clips up out of the way. I have even been round the Nurberberg Ring with mine on without problem


It might look a little odd to you at first, but it won't mark the tank.