"tank" map holders

[Redman]

What options do I have for a "tank" top map holder?

 

I do use a GPS (mounted on "shelf"), but also like to have a map handy for various reasons, maybe just old habit, or maybe because my GPS is an older one with limited features/functions.

 

Tank top map holder I have had is useless on the RT because the map holder I have is magnetic.

 

And I don't think I have need of an entire tank top bag, either.

 

Any recommendations....? (other than to get with the modern decade and get full time internet connection on a smart phone).

 

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[szurszewski]

If you really like the bag you have, and the magnets are strong, you could take off the side panels and epoxy some ferrous metal under there - like really big fender washers or similar.

 

I had a BigMak setup on my RT that you could either put a map case or a full bag on, but those weren't even in production anymore when I got mine. Still do show up from time to time on here and other places online.

 

 

[tallman]

My Big Mak DSC (Diamond Space Case) which is the medium small bag he made with a large map window will be for sale soon.

 

[speedybee]

I use Job Ticket Holders (Vinyl Envelopes). They come in various sizes and are dirt cheap. Works great.

 

[Sam Taylor]

I love RKA luggage and they have a small tankbag with a variety of mapcases to fit. Frankly, I wouldn't shy away from the advantages of the small tankbag.

 

http://www.rka-luggage.com/A02%20Tankbags/30%20Build%20sheet/30%20Build%20Sheet.html

 

I don't use a GPS on the bike and never will. I'm not a luddite, just prefer the larger picture when I'm traveling the big distances in the West. At nights in the Motel, I spread my AAA maps out or take them to the loo and study them while multitaksing. I use the iPhone/Google Maps for more precise planning. I consider this one of the joys of motorcycle travel.