what bagster tank bag is everyone using?

[paulgthomson]

Hi,

After acquiring my lovely tank cover from Richie (thanks mate!) I am gonna have to go out and buy a tank bag.

Can anyone recommend a bag - one that preferably doesn't hit the horn or indicators on full lock I have heard the gamma and dzeta are good.

I might actually have to put the cover on the bike now. I am too scared some **** is gonna nick it if I park up in London.

Cheers,

Paul

[Chad]

Hi,

After acquiring my lovely tank cover from Richie (thanks mate!) I am gonna have to go out and buy a tank bag.

Can anyone recommend a bag - one that preferably doesn't hit the horn or indicators on full lock I have heard the gamma and dzeta are good.

I might actually have to put the cover on the bike now. I am too scared some tw@t is gonna nick it if I park up in London.

Cheers,

Paul

i dont know about the tankbag but if your worried about the theiving scum get yourself a fookin great lock and a pitbull with anger management problems

[Mutley]

Hi, I don't know the names but the ones you mention do sound familiar.

I sold my last Africa with the tankbag and assumed a Baglux trail bag was a Baglux trail bag. They're not

The last one I had came with a small pouch on the end nearest to the rider that fastened with a small clasp. It fit the bike perfectly with hardly any interference on the bars.

My new one looked the same but it overhangs towards the rider about 5/6 inches. This interferes with my gut when I'm on the bike and I end up flattening it. This newer bag has a zip on the riders end of the bag.

As I said, I don't know the names but, try and have a look at the fitment b4 you buy as it's such a pain, I just use my topbox

[Roy_W]

I live in France and by far the most common marque here is "Bagster". I have the tank cover and bag.

http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/catal...p?id_moto=2517

Sorry, but the sites in French, if need be I can translate anything that might interest you.


Advantage:
* Follows the colours, look, decals of the bike.
* Integrated waterproof covers that is stored inside and under the tank bag itself.
* Lots of pockets.
* Off bike carrying, includes shoulder strap/handle.


Disadvantages :
* Full lock creates a problem with the horn, fulll beam switch. ops
* Both of the lower tank bag clips are poorly designed in the manner that they are attached to the Tank Bag itself..
* The lower tank bag clips are difficult to clip onto the tank cover.
* The lower clips "unclip" themselves sometimes whilst riding.
* When the bag is full, it does obstruct your stomach and I don't have a beergut, It forces you to adopt a slightly different riding position, although it is not really a big problem and also gives you the advantage of resting your beergut somewhere when you are tired.

If need be I can post some photos.

Cheers Roy

[Whealie]

I have the dzeta (or whatever it is called). It is a year old and I used it about ten times but I think it's too big. You can fit a full face lid in it and I never need that much stuff in a tank bag. So, if you have the Bagster tank cover and youwant the big tank bag, make me an offer. It is in immaculate condition.

[pooh]

What colour? ..... purely out of curiosity ofcourse Mr paulgthomson

[willb]

There's one on ebay for a transalp at the moment, that may fit?

[Simon]

i use the wee trail one as i didn't want something too big. Its small enough to not get in the way when i'm standing up off-road. I've got a picture if you want.

[doglegdon]

I live in France and by far the most common marque here is "Bagster". I have the tank cover and bag.

http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/catal...p?id_moto=2517

Sorry, but the sites in French, if need be I can translate anything that might interest you.


Advantage:
* Follows the colours, look, decals of the bike.
* Integrated waterproof covers that is stored inside and under the tank bag itself.
* Lots of pockets.
* Off bike carrying, includes shoulder strap/handle.


Disadvantages :
* Full lock creates a problem with the horn, fulll beam switch. ops
* Both of the lower tank bag clips are poorly designed in the manner that they are attached to the Tank Bag itself..
* The lower tank bag clips are difficult to clip onto the tank cover.
* The lower clips "unclip" themselves sometimes whilst riding.
* When the bag is full, it does obstruct your stomach and I don't have a beergut, It forces you to adopt a slightly different riding position, although it is not really a big problem and also gives you the advantage of resting your beergut somewhere when you are tired.

If need be I can post some photos.

Cheers Roy

Roy,
Strange that, I just looked at the site and they don't have the same tank bag that I have anywhere there. I have plain black tank bag (which actually matches my top box and panniers scheme) with the 2 hook clips up the top and the 2 snap in ones at the bottom. My tank bag is much smaller than the ones shown, hence I have no lock or switch probs when turning etc. It also came with a small separate waterproof cover, which looks like a heavy duty ladies shower cap. They're both definitely bagster, made in France, as the labels say and as they cost about an arm and a leg, I'd say they were genuine too.
My bottom attachers don't come off as easily as yours which is a bit of a pain in gas stations, when trying to refuel. However, the clear plastic top pocket which can accomodate a map is useful. Overall, I like the system even it doesn't hold much, especially over rough terrain roads here, the wee bag doesn't move at all. Had a set of Chase Harper cr@p before, which caused considerable butt puckering when fully loaded and deciding to fall either left or right at high speed, over bumps or up hill!

[doglegdon]

i use the wee trail one as i didn't want something too big. Its small enough to not get in the way when i'm standing up off-road. I've got a picture if you want.

Simon,
Yep that's the same as mine. Good wee bag, bit expensive though over here!