Rinkydink Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Bike is ‘17 RT. Searched board unsuccessfully and need help deciding on small to medium tankbag preferences. I would like pros and cons on mounting options as it is my understanding magnetic is not an option. Wondering about ease of removing for fill-up etc. What are you using? TIA Link to comment
Jake Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hey buddy. I really like the RKA SuperSport MiniX with the flat bottom. Just the right size for some incidentals, and moves beautifully from the RT to the Duc to that beautiful airhead you sold me. Flips up with a quick click of the front retaining strap so refueling is a breeze. No handlebar interference from any of the bikes. Pure porridge, just right. Link to comment
Claudio Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 What are you using? TIA On my R1150RT I went from a flip up Big Mack tank bag (no longer made) to an EVO powered tank bag from SW Mototech. I use the EVO Trial model (second largest I think) and it is fantastic. https://sw-motech.com/en/products/luggage/tank+bags/EVO+electric+tank+bag/4052572015421.htm It releases and attaches effortlessly for refuelling and is very convenient. A mount setup should be available for the 1200RT. Link to comment
MrMillett95 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Bike is ‘17 RT. Searched board unsuccessfully and need help deciding on small to medium tankbag preferences. I would like pros and cons on mounting options as it is my understanding magnetic is not an option. Wondering about ease of removing for fill-up etc. What are you using? TIA Hey! So, I just got myself a Hepco and Becker tank bag. There are some good options, especially in the medium-sized range. I will have the products listed below along with some pictures of how it mounts. I just got my first bike, and I knew a tank bag would be the first thing I would add to my motorcycle. It is the perfect way to carry my day to day items safely. The Hepco and Becker bags use a tank ring system which allows the bag to be magnetically attached to the bike. With the simple pull of a strap, the magnets disengage and the bag comes right off. The bag has the locking mechanism underneath that allows it to attach to the tank ring mount. The great thing about these bags is that they are somewhat adjustable when it comes to the placement of the bag. The mechanism underneath can be mounted in whatever position you need so the bag doesn't get in the way of the rider or the handlebars. There is a mounting channel under the bag that will allow some adjustability front to back for mounting. Let me know if you have any question of how it works or installs. Hoped this helps! Hepco and Becker Tank Bags Tank Ring Mount FULL ALBUM Link to comment
realshelby Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 For the money spent, the Givi line of tank bags is hard to beat. Many sizes available, so you can find one that fills your needs and expectations. Tank ring mounting, whatever brand you choose, is the only way to go in my opinion. Based on owning other types in the past..... Link to comment
Rider1200RT Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The SW Motec Daypack is what I have on my 17 RT and it works really well. YMMV Link to comment
Lowndes Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 For the money spent, the Givi line of tank bags is hard to beat. Many sizes available, so you can find one that fills your needs and expectations. Tank ring mounting, whatever brand you choose, is the only way to go in my opinion. Based on owning other types in the past..... I had a Cortec tank bag that I swapped between an R1100S and a K12RS. It was a pain at fill-ups. Very hard to re-install. Went to a GIVI bag. Sooooo much better. VERY easy to re-mount the bag, EXCELLENT quality bag(s) (big selection). Much better construction on the Givi, waterproof zippers, etc. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hey buddy. I really like the RKA SuperSport MiniX with the flat bottom. Just the right size for some incidentals, and moves beautifully from the RT to the Duc to that beautiful airhead you sold me. Flips up with a quick click of the front retaining strap so refueling is a breeze. No handlebar interference from any of the bikes. Pure porridge, just right. What Jake said. RKA bags are great and it is a small family business. I've bought 2 bags over the past 15 years from them and visited their place as well. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I've got the Touratech fitted, well I might add, bag. Flips up to fill the tank. Super easy once I turned the fill cover around too. Link to comment
powwow Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 SW Motech City bag on my '15 RT...love it. Link to comment
LittleBriar Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 SW Motech City bag on my '15 RT...love it. +1 Link to comment
JR356 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Add me as an RKA fan,I have 3 of their tank bags. JR356 Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 SW Motech City bag on my '15 RT...love it. +1 I just checked their site. It looks like they do not make any of the attachment rings for the Hexhead or Camhead RT's? Shawn Link to comment
Red Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The Hepco Becker site had some great looking bags. Nowhere does the site say this bag fits XYZ models. I'm actually thinking of getting the BMW bag for my 2018 RT. I bought an aftermarket bag for my 96RT and it was a great bag. Only problem was every time I cranked the handle bars to the left, the horn blasted. You sometimes get some nasty looks. Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks Red. I had the BMW. Tankbag and was NOT impressed for the $. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I love my Givi tank lock bag. It mounts right on the fuel cap and is a snap to remove for fuel. It looks great and while I got the small one they make other sizes. And price is very reasonable too. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-st602-sport-t-tanklock-tank-bag Link to comment
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