Tank bags - Magnetic or straps? - SV650.org

02-03-09, 11:41 PM

Hi all,

Pretty straight forward, which do you prefer, Magnets or straps??

I'm buying a tank bag for the first time you see and wondered what the overall preference was

Thanks in advance

Luckypants · 03-03-09, 12:10 AM

I have a magnetic Oxford tank bag from 1998 and done thousands of miles with it, never had a problem.

03-03-09, 01:24 AM

YC's Oxford one is magnetic with straps

EDIT: straps which go under the yoke - THAT'S the word I was after, couldn't remember it, ta Balky

Balky001 · 03-03-09, 01:34 AM

I have a magnetic bag that also straps beneath the yoke. The magnets never move. I always use the rubber netting stuff to stop scrathes too

03-03-09, 09:43 AM

I got one of these as I was fed up with trying to find stuff after bunging it under the seat.

It seems to hold all the stuff I need for a day out wallet, phone, disc lock ect and it expands too so it get pretty heavy.
Its got a strap to go round the yoke but you really dont need it as it sticks like s**t to a blanket!

Mr Speirs · 03-03-09, 09:49 AM

I have a magnetic one with the straps that Miss Yorkie Pudding's on about but I have never figured out how to use the straps properly so have never bothered.

Luckypants · 03-03-09, 09:51 AM

The headstock straps are a PITA. I cut mine off after the first ride with it.

SoulKiss · 03-03-09, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ploppy

Hi all,

Pretty straight forward, which do you prefer, Magnets or straps??

I'm buying a tank bag for the first time you see and wondered what the overall preference was

Thanks in advance

You forgot the other option

Bagster Tank cover and Tankbag.

More secure than magnetic and easier than strappy.

Costs a bit more - but WILL also help hide the dodgy paint on the tank

03-03-09, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

The headstock straps are a PITA. I cut mine off after the first ride with it.

+1. First thing to go on a new tankbag. Downright dangerous too IMO. If it's going to fall off, I'd rather it fell of completely, rather than wedging itself where it'd compromise the steering.

03-03-09, 12:50 PM

Thanks everyone, I've seen an Oxford tank bag on flea-bay for 30 quid brand new, it comes with option of either magnets or straps. Think I'll be getting that with a magnet base

Thanks aswell soulkiss, I've looked into that but alas, I'm on a tight budget

oh and my tank is the only part of my paint work that isn't dodgy! LOL

View Poll Results: Magnets or Straps
Magnetic tank bag base	31	88.57%
Strap on tank bag base	4	11.43%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-09, 11:41 PM	#1
Ploppy Guest Posts: n/a	Tank bags - Magnetic or straps? Hi all, Pretty straight forward, which do you prefer, Magnets or straps?? I'm buying a tank bag for the first time you see and wondered what the overall preference was Thanks in advance

03-03-09, 12:10 AM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps I have a magnetic Oxford tank bag from 1998 and done thousands of miles with it, never had a problem. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

03-03-09, 01:24 AM	#3
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps YC's Oxford one is magnetic with straps EDIT: straps which go under the yoke - THAT'S the word I was after, couldn't remember it, ta Balky Last edited by missyburd; 03-03-09 at 01:38 AM.

03-03-09, 01:34 AM	#4
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps I have a magnetic bag that also straps beneath the yoke. The magnets never move. I always use the rubber netting stuff to stop scrathes too __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

03-03-09, 09:43 AM	#5
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps I got one of these as I was fed up with trying to find stuff after bunging it under the seat. It seems to hold all the stuff I need for a day out wallet, phone, disc lock ect and it expands too so it get pretty heavy. Its got a strap to go round the yoke but you really dont need it as it sticks like s**t to a blanket!

03-03-09, 09:49 AM	#6
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps I have a magnetic one with the straps that Miss Yorkie Pudding's on about but I have never figured out how to use the straps properly so have never bothered. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

03-03-09, 09:51 AM	#7
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps The headstock straps are a PITA. I cut mine off after the first ride with it. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

03-03-09, 12:50 PM	#10
Ploppy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tank bags.... Magnetic or straps Thanks everyone, I've seen an Oxford tank bag on flea-bay for 30 quid brand new, it comes with option of either magnets or straps. Think I'll be getting that with a magnet base Thanks aswell soulkiss, I've looked into that but alas, I'm on a tight budget oh and my tank is the only part of my paint work that isn't dodgy! LOL

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