Tank Bags for Laptops - SV650.org

21-01-05, 01:45 PM

Can anyone recommend a tank bag that will take a laptop, I have been using my back pack but feel very uneasy with it. I cant seem to find anything, other people must have to do this, so tell me what you use

21-01-05, 01:58 PM

Unless you have an excessively large laptop, most tankbags should have room for it and some padding between it and the tank.
Your best bet is probably to go to a few shops with your laptop and try it.
Most places I go would be happy to let me offer the bag up to the bike as well.

21-01-05, 02:13 PM

I'm trying to figure something out for this too, though I was thinking more along the lines of a tail pack? I figured I would take my laptop to a shop tomorrow and see what it fits in.

One thing that was mentioned to me was tank bags with magnets and laptop is a very bad combination.

fizzwheel · 21-01-05, 02:15 PM

Yep tankbags, magnets and laptop is gonna be messy

I've got a little alpinestars rucksack that I carry my laptop around in, Its not water proof though so it gets wrapped in a bin liner on wet days..

I dont know if I would want to carry mine in a tailback...

21-01-05, 02:16 PM

A baglux tankbag would work well, though not a cheap option since you'd need to get a tank cover at the same time.
Bloody good kit, though.

21-01-05, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate

One thing that was mentioned to me was tank bags with magnets and laptop is a very bad combination.

VERY VERY Bad combination. You could lose an awful lot of data.

21-01-05, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

One thing that was mentioned to me was tank bags with magnets and laptop is a very bad combination.

Poo, I had never even given that a thought! But I can only see that being a problem if the laptop is turned on at the time surely???

21-01-05, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PoRk ChOp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

One thing that was mentioned to me was tank bags with magnets and laptop is a very bad combination.

Poo, I had never even given that a thought! But I can only see that being a problem if the laptop is turned on at the time surely???

Depends on the laptop on whether a magnet would make a difference (shielding and suchlike) but it's irrelevent if it's turned on or not.
You can end up wiping HDs and inducing current in other components, all in all, not great.

To be honest, it hadn't occurred to me, since I don't have a laptop and haven't used my magnet type tankbag since I stopped riding the gpz.

21-01-05, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

I'm trying to figure something out for this too, though I was thinking more along the lines of a tail pack? I figured I would take my laptop to a shop tomorrow and see what it fits in.

One thing that was mentioned to me was tank bags with magnets and laptop is a very bad combination.

I'm not sure a laptop would fit in a tailpack, as they tend to be square shaped.

Baglux tank bags are probably best. You have to by a leather tank cover, then the tank bag clips onto it. Rictus has one. They are expensive though

Sid Squid · 21-01-05, 02:33 PM

Baglux tankbags are great kit, I've got the tank harnesses on both bikes.
I'm not sure where I heard it, but I remember something about Baglux making a specific laptop bag.
Not cheap, but if it's available, then it's good stuff and meant for the job.

21-01-05, 01:45 PM	#1
PoRk ChOp Guest Posts: n/a	Tank Bags for Laptops Can anyone recommend a tank bag that will take a laptop, I have been using my back pack but feel very uneasy with it. I cant seem to find anything, other people must have to do this, so tell me what you use

21-01-05, 02:15 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Yep tankbags, magnets and laptop is gonna be messy I've got a little alpinestars rucksack that I carry my laptop around in, Its not water proof though so it gets wrapped in a bin liner on wet days.. I dont know if I would want to carry mine in a tailback... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

21-01-05, 02:33 PM	#10
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21-01-05, 01:58 PM	#2
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Unless you have an excessively large laptop, most tankbags should have room for it and some padding between it and the tank. Your best bet is probably to go to a few shops with your laptop and try it. Most places I go would be happy to let me offer the bag up to the bike as well.

21-01-05, 02:13 PM	#3
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	I'm trying to figure something out for this too, though I was thinking more along the lines of a tail pack? I figured I would take my laptop to a shop tomorrow and see what it fits in. One thing that was mentioned to me was tank bags with magnets and laptop is a very bad combination.

21-01-05, 02:16 PM	#5
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	A baglux tankbag would work well, though not a cheap option since you'd need to get a tank cover at the same time. Bloody good kit, though.