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Post  Hammy Sat 10 May 2014, 7:50 am

After trying different style tank bags and not really finding the "right" one, I decided that they ( tank bags ) weren't for me. Well I'm planning a big ride so I thought I might need as much luggage space as I can get without going into panniers. I have invested quite a few $$$ in Ventura luggage, so may as well use it. I came across an ad on fleabay that took my eye. A Bagster tank cover to fit my... Blackbird ( I tried to say that softly ) .
Mmmmm. Gots me thinking and surfing. Well I gots me the cover at a really cheap price and have bought a new bag to go with it. This one : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261417239639?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
I think I like the idea of the tank cover on a long trip. Less worry about scratching or dinging the tank. And as well the tank bag doubles as a back pack. Will post my thoughts when I get both items and installed.

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Post  gus Sat 10 May 2014, 8:05 am

Take LESS luggage or borrow my throw over soft pannier bags . The next time I go to Tasi i'll definitely use them as the Ventura bag system carries the weight too high . I looked at the tyre mark used after some nice corners  and I had huge chicken strips .I looked at other bikes with high luggage and they
were all the same ; High weight is your enemy .

How do you make something more stable.
Ans= Widen its base or lower its centre of gravity
Abut tha onle ting I can rememba from schol . Laughing
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Post  Hammy Sat 10 May 2014, 8:13 am

Yes I know what your saying Gus. I agree. But as I said I have a lot of Ventura gear so I should use it.
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Post  2wheelsagain Sat 10 May 2014, 8:51 am

Looks good but you wouldn't see over it at 32lt would you?

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Post  Hammy Sat 10 May 2014, 9:03 am

2wheelsagain wrote:Looks good but you wouldn't see over it at 32lt would you?

Yes you would. And they can be handy to sorta rest on as well. Hopefully I would not have to have it fully extended.  Embarassed
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Post  gus Sat 10 May 2014, 9:54 am

Ventura on the rack with light stuff  heaver stuff in throw overs .
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Post  sb1250 Sat 10 May 2014, 2:08 pm

I love tank bags! I had a bagster on my ZZR1100 and loved it. Since then I've never been in a financial position to get another bagster. The trusty magnetic tank bag serves me well albeit leaving the tank looking a bit second hand (bandits crap paint!). Fully expanded gives you somewhere to rest your arm/chest. If a bagster came up at the right price....I'd grab it.

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Post  kewwig Sat 10 May 2014, 3:38 pm

I use the Givi Tank-lock system with a TPH-02 bag.  This is a locking ring and the bag clicks to that.  The one I use is the smaller size, but a mate has the bigger one and it holds a lot.

The setup is brilliant and I use it daily as it is so handy.  I had a magnetic bag but hated the scratches it left no matter how clean the magnets were.  Not as cheap as a magnetic bag but worth every cent in my opinion.  The bag is coated in plastic and although it has a rain cover, I have never really needed it. 

Here's my writeup and pictures: http://kewwibike.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/givi-tph02-tanklock-bag-on-gsf1250.html
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Post  Handy1250FA Sat 10 May 2014, 4:04 pm

gus wrote:Ventura on the rack with light stuff  heaver stuff in throw overs .
I'm with Gus on this one. Light stuff high & heavier stuff low on throwover panniers.
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Post  Jimcoleman Sat 10 May 2014, 4:20 pm

I recommend the Givi Tanklock bags Hammy they are great
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Post  barry_mcki Sat 10 May 2014, 4:29 pm

Yep - I like to store the heavy things down low as well .... (jacuzzi, fridge/freezer, double matress....)    Very Happy 

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Post  Baz Sat 10 May 2014, 5:04 pm

That's a cool aerodynamic trailer you have Barry. Is that hitched to your sidecar?  Who is the mfr? camper or just a storage  pod?  Smile

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Post  Hammy Sat 10 May 2014, 5:05 pm

Jimcoleman wrote:I recommend the Givi Tanklock bags Hammy they are great

 lol!
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Post  Hammy Sat 10 May 2014, 5:07 pm

Handy1250FA wrote:
gus wrote:Ventura on the rack with light stuff  heaver stuff in throw overs .
I'm with Gus on this one. Light stuff high & heavier stuff low on throwover panniers.

No worse than having a pillion. Wink
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Post  barry_mcki Sat 10 May 2014, 8:35 pm

Baz wrote:That's a cool aerodynamic trailer you have Barry. Is that hitched to your sidecar?  Who is the mfr? camper or just a storage  pod?  Smile

PM'd you Baz - don't want to hijack the thread (too much)  Very Happy

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Post  BanditDave Sun 11 May 2014, 6:43 am

My solution for longer trips that take you to from hot to cold is to only carry warm weather gear and buy cold climate bits and pieces as required.

A few years ago with the missus on the back we went from Mackay to Victoria. I think we arrived at Ararat one arvo and were frozen solid.

We dropped into a Salvos op shop and purchased two of everything, trousers, jackets, scarves and gloves to put over our normal clothes. Two days later when we crossed the border to NSW we put the additional clothes into one of their collection bins. I recall the total purchase cost was around $12.

The other cold weather choice is thermal underwear. I think top and trousers cost around $40 and they will fit into your hand so not too much of a storage issue.

I was going to suggest pantyhose but was a bit concerned Paul might get a bit excited so will stick with thermal underwear. Very Happy  Very Happy

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Post  paul Sun 11 May 2014, 12:26 pm

BanditDave wrote:My solution for longer trips that take you to from hot to cold is to only carry warm weather gear and buy cold climate bits and pieces as required.

A few years ago with the missus on the back we went from Mackay to Victoria. I think we arrived at Ararat one arvo and were frozen solid.

We dropped into a Salvos op shop and purchased two of everything, trousers, jackets, scarves and gloves to put over our normal clothes. Two days later when we crossed the border to NSW we put the additional clothes into one of their collection bins. I recall the total purchase cost was around $12.

The other cold weather choice is thermal underwear. I think top and trousers cost around $40 and they will fit into your hand so not too much of a storage issue.

I was going to suggest pantyhose but was a bit concerned Paul might get a bit excited so will stick with thermal underwear. Very Happy  Very Happy


I  believe the fishnet ones can keep you warmer & they also breath as well so you don't get all sweaty  Shocked  lol!

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Post  BanditDave Sun 11 May 2014, 12:56 pm

I would not have known that  Shocked

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Post  Jimcoleman Sun 11 May 2014, 9:28 pm

I was a bit late to party when you got the mt01 but you now have a black bird ? ( said quietly) did ya get sick of running out fuel when you got off the barge
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Post  Hammy Mon 12 May 2014, 6:14 am

Jimcoleman wrote:I was a bit late to party when you got the mt01 but you now have a black bird ? ( said quietly) did ya get sick of running out fuel when you got off the barge

No. The fuel range was not so much an issue Jim. Could have lived with that. Yamaha in their wisdom decided NOT to put any counter balance shaft ( the BlackBird has TWO ! ) in the 1700cc Vee twin motor. A 500km ride was enough for me to know that it was not the kind of ride that I was looking for. Great bike for around town, and even for a blast in the hills. But not one to sit on for long rides. The Blackbird on the other hand, I call a
" sewing machine on steroids ".  She is my second BBird.
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Post  Jimcoleman Mon 12 May 2014, 6:43 am

Right so you got sore balls i perfectly understand
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Post  madmax Mon 12 May 2014, 3:37 pm

Jimcoleman wrote:I recommend the Givi Tanklock bags Hammy they are great

Well I reckon I'll be selling mine.......

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Post  Jimcoleman Mon 12 May 2014, 3:41 pm

madmax wrote:
Jimcoleman wrote:I recommend the Givi Tanklock bags Hammy they are great

Well I reckon I'll be selling mine.......

If its a tank lock what size is and how much ( first dibs you vulchers ) thanks mm
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Post  madmax Mon 12 May 2014, 4:29 pm

Jimcoleman wrote:
madmax wrote:
Jimcoleman wrote:I recommend the Givi Tanklock bags Hammy they are great

Well I reckon I'll be selling mine.......

If its a tank lock what size is and how much ( first dibs you vulchers ) thanks mm

This one Jim

It owes me $150 including the tank ring
It has only been used twice, briefly.
The strap that goes around the head stem has been removed (you don't need it)

with the ring $80+p
without $60+p
the tank ring on its own $20 including

At this stage the offer is for Jim only, if he doesn't want it then I'll create a separate add

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Post  Jimcoleman Mon 12 May 2014, 5:14 pm

Just remember to include the screws,, sorry hammy the Devil made me do it Tank Bags....Again. Icon_twistedTank Bags....Again. Icon_twistedTank Bags....Again. Icon_twisted
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