Just brought a new [and 1st] tank bag and just wondered .. is it enough to rely on the millions of magnets it has [4 in base and 3 on each wing] or just shut up and use strap too ? [just a bit worried about wrapping straps around the steering etc]

cheers

Been using a Heni Gericke one for a year now - albeit a small one for short runs. No issues here so far.

Johnny

My small one does not have a strap and that is fine. The big one I use as little as possible because of its size but when I do I use the strap to be on the safe side.

Never had a problem from any tank bag (except with a baglux tank cover, leather too thick for the magnets to grip)

Best thing I ever bought (well apart from the bike!!!!!).

I do wrap the strap around the bars, never had a problem with that.

coolios thanks Ladies and Gents , shall wrap away checking the steering does full lock o course before the daily commute home ... in the rain ... grr !

mind buy yourself some wonderweb to go under the tankbag it will save the tank from any nasty scratches.

ah its got some funky soft material underneath [even where a strap bit is !]

cost a bloody arm and a leg , but will come in handy

My little one actually has a label that says not exceed 81mph while using it.

The big one has a strap, so I use it for peace of mind.

mine is fine up to 100mph, not been any faster, i always use the strap for piece of mind also

Have just remembered someone's improperly secured tankbag come flying off on a trip once!!

However, this was the same tit who went to do a fast, flashy pull away/wheelie from a biker cafe once, all high revs and that...... After getting his bike fixed, he never forgot to take his disclock off again!!!

er..no mate, do as your told and buy some wonder web!

hehe will do



ouch !!

Can't believe I worded it like that!!!

Hope Bella's not reading this topic........ She'll have a heart attack!!!


Actually saw him last night and reminded him of it. He's finally figured out why we called him Dangerous Brian!!

mmm magnetic tank bag on a ZX12R (when the tank is under the seat )

Does kind of limit the options

I did 1000miles around scotland last year using my cheap tankbag (from lidl of all places) I didnt use the strap but it stayed where I put it with no problems at all. I now use it to take my stuff to work everyday and it is probably the best accessory I have ever bought.

much safer than using a backpack too