new member and first question

[fat pat]

hi, i recently acquired a 2002 r1150rt; thanks for all of the great info here. i am having some trouble searching for a good tank bag, as the site search for "best tank bag" yields >50 pages of results.

 

so, what do you recommend for a full-sized (big) tank bag for the 1150?

 

thanks in advance,

pat

[Hollow Road Rider]

I got the Beemer tank bag from the dealer. If I filled it to capacity it would really be huge, but I can't imagine using all that room... 2 main compartments, a thinner zipper pocket on top, and a clear map case.. came w/ a rain cover too. Pricey, but it works.

 

Just curious, but did you come by the '02 R1150RT by searching for "Best Sport Touring Bike"?

[Kroref]

Doing a google search for BMW tankbag will bring up a bunch of diffrent vendors or do a search here on the forum that will provide you with some more ideas.

[Paul Mihalka]

Hi and welcome to the asylum!

In tank bags my choice by far is the SW-Motech quick release bag sold by Twisted Throttle. You mount a ring to the bolts of the gas cap and the bag attaches to this ring. No straps, hooks or Velcro. Easiest to get to the gas cap for fill-up. They come in different sizes.

 

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/441/

[Quinn]

Big Mac is very popular. Different sizes; I like the way it flips up out of the way for filling gas.

 

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[Skywagon]

I use this one. Love it.

 

http://www.rka-luggage.com/A08%20BMW/R1150RT/R1150RT%20pics/SSMINIX1150rtbluebi.jpg

 

 

 

 

http://www.rka-luggage.com/A08%20BMW/BMWstartpage.html

[boatzo]

Welcome to the group Pat. I don't use a tank bag, but wanted to say HI anyway.

[VinnyR11]

+1 on the Big Mak bag CLICK HERE

 

The website is incredibly poor regarding purchasing info on anything but the newest line. E-mail or call for info.

[philbytx]

+2

Have BM's on both bikes. On the RT for 7 years now and its still going strong.

[fat pat]

many thanks to all. came back from a busy day at work and found these great replies. i'll start digging into the recommendations and let you all know what i choose.

thanks again,

pat

[BFish]

Big Mac is very popular. Different sizes; I like the way it flips up out of the way for filling gas.

 

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ditto

[fat pat]

ok, looked at all suggested and found the one i liked best. thanks for all of your help.

 

my choice: rka shiloh road, expandable to 19 litres

 

http://www.rka-luggage.com/A02%20Tankbags/19SR3%20Build%20sheet/193W%20Build%20Sheet.html

[Mark K]

Late to this one, but welcome nevertheless!