Richa tankbag, which way round? - SV650.org

Geodude · 28-08-10, 03:16 PM

Stupid question time. Which way round does my tank bag go? Is it wide end to front

Or is it thin end to front

Sorry if its a dumb question but im riding down to ormskirk in the morning and ive never used a tankbag before. Anyone got fitting instructions?

dizzyblonde · 28-08-10, 04:20 PM

Different make, but I always have mine on backwards. Wide bit at handlebars...but I like it that way. As long as its magnetic and it sticks like glue...it don't matter.

28-08-10, 04:29 PM

I have my tankbag facing in such a way that the carry handle aims towards the front of the bike.

But as has been said, aslong as its magnetic shouldn't really make a difference

28-08-10, 04:36 PM

pic 2 so you can get your wallet out at petrol station from small pocket, which also contains fags ,chewies and sunglasses

28-08-10, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepreston

pic 2 so you can get your wallet out at petrol station from small pocket, which also contains fags ,chewies and sunglasses

yup, and you can get to the zips for the map pocket etc. But if you sit facing the number plate turn the bag around hth

28-08-10, 06:16 PM

handle at front

Geodude · 28-08-10, 07:12 PM

Thanks guys was unsure.

is it worth strapping it down and if so where would be safest, it came with three nylon adjustable straps but no instructions.

28-08-10, 07:37 PM

to attach ,straps under tank conected to u rings above magnets (visiable in your pics)
worth it ,no tbh ive had mine at shall we say a bit over motorway speed without issue

Geodude · 28-08-10, 07:39 PM

Ahh nice one

cheers dp

DarrenSV650S · 28-08-10, 07:40 PM

+1 on the second pic. I put a strap round the headstock just in case

28-08-10, 03:16 PM	#1
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,673	Richa tankbag, which way round? Stupid question time. Which way round does my tank bag go? Is it wide end to front Or is it thin end to front Sorry if its a dumb question but im riding down to ormskirk in the morning and ive never used a tankbag before. Anyone got fitting instructions? __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 28-08-10 at 03:44 PM.

28-08-10, 04:20 PM	#2
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? Different make, but I always have mine on backwards. Wide bit at handlebars...but I like it that way. As long as its magnetic and it sticks like glue...it don't matter. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

28-08-10, 04:29 PM	#3
mcgrimes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? I have my tankbag facing in such a way that the carry handle aims towards the front of the bike. But as has been said, aslong as its magnetic shouldn't really make a difference

28-08-10, 04:36 PM	#4
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? pic 2 so you can get your wallet out at petrol station from small pocket, which also contains fags ,chewies and sunglasses

28-08-10, 06:16 PM	#6
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? handle at front

28-08-10, 07:12 PM	#7
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,673	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? Thanks guys was unsure. is it worth strapping it down and if so where would be safest, it came with three nylon adjustable straps but no instructions. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 28-08-10 at 07:14 PM.

28-08-10, 07:37 PM	#8
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? to attach ,straps under tank conected to u rings above magnets (visiable in your pics) worth it ,no tbh ive had mine at shall we say a bit over motorway speed without issue

28-08-10, 07:39 PM	#9
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,673	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? Ahh nice one cheers dp __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

28-08-10, 07:40 PM	#10
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,413	Re: Richa tankbag, which way round? +1 on the second pic. I put a strap round the headstock just in case

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