Tank bag recommendations?

stu Sat 08 Nov 2014, 7:09 pm

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Hi all

I'm about to embark on a longer journey, and am looking for a tank bag for the bandit.

Maybe having a map cover would be good (Yes, a map!), enough room for a water bottle, valuables, bit of food etc etc, maybe a jumper.

Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks.

Mpottsy Tue 25 Nov 2014, 10:23 am

BanditDave wrote:My CBR650 uses tank ring BF20 which comes with 3 longer screws plus three spacers which hold the ring about a credit card thickness above the tank.
Even with 6 bottles of wine on board the bag/ring did not touch the tank.

I understand the Bandit uses either BF01 or BF10. If it doesn't include any spacers they would be an easy addition.

I purchased the XS307 bag which is claimed to have a capacity of 15 litres. I find it hard to believe as I could not fully zip the bag with 6 wine bottles therein.

If I were to purchase again I would buy the XS306 bag with a 25 litre capacity.

Having used a Ventura style bag plus a magnetic tank bag I would suggest the Givi Tanklock bag is my best experience to date. For any additional luggage I will buy throw over panniers for the back seat.

Mine came with spacers so sits slightly proud of the fuel cap.

madmax Tue 25 Nov 2014, 12:17 pm

Mine had spacers installed, still marked the paint Sad

barry_mcki Tue 25 Nov 2014, 12:42 pm

madmax wrote:Mine had spacers installed, still marked the paint

I've heard rumors that Suzuki sometimes messes up on the production line and actually put paint in the spray guns, I'd be writing back to the manufacturer complaining your paintwork is too thick..... Laughing

2wheelsagain Tue 25 Nov 2014, 2:34 pm

barry_mcki wrote:
madmax wrote:Mine had spacers installed, still marked the paint

I've heard rumors that Suzuki sometimes messes up on the production line and actually put paint in the spray guns, I'd be writing back to the manufacturer complaining your paintwork is too thick.....