Tank Bags (Again)

[dcarver]

In the market. Been running the huge Givi, 26L ?, but it's too big.
Or my belly is.

Long of short can't stand up on rider pegs without rubbing.

Looking for smaller bag, ~15L, that matches the tank rear slope.

Found this, but curious to see what 'modern day' FJR peeps are running.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sha ... d=10411934

TIA

~d

[Hppants]

http://www.fjriders.com/forums/viewtopi ... bag#p84839

5 years and 50,000-ish miles later, still good.

[SkooterG]

Don't stand up on your pegs.

You're welcome.

[FJRPittsburgh]

I bought this beauty last year for my California trip. It's been fantastic! I also wired it for charging my phone etc. You can buy it with or without the locking system. Mine doesn't have the lock. Releases by a push of a button on the left side. Easy removal for gas stops. Very secure. It fits the slope of the FJR tank perfectly when you unzip the small angled extension in the front of the bag on the bottom.

Click System Terra TR15CL Tank Bag

https://a.co/d/0dfejZg

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sha ... m-tank-bag

[FJRoss]

Anybody make a tank bag that is truly waterproof (without the cover)?

I have a Nelson-Rigg bag that is pretty good with magnetic attachment. I used to use painter's tape to protect the tank at the magnet landing points but have since bought some 3M paint protective film to keep grit (attracted by magnets) from abrading the paint. Much classier than painter's tape and doesn't turn to slop when it gets soaked.

I have tried to make it at least moderately waterproof using spray waterproofing for boots/camping gear, but without success.

[CollingsBob]

I just bought a waterproof tank bag from SW-Motech..pricey, but supposedly waterproof..

[dcarver]

I bought this beauty last year for my California trip. It's been fantastic! I also wired it for charging my phone etc. You can buy it with or without the locking system. Mine doesn't have the lock. Releases by a push of a button on the left side. Easy removal for gas stops. Very secure. It fits the slope of the FJR tank perfectly when you unzip the small angled extension in the front of the bag on the bottom.

Click System Terra TR15CL Tank Bag

https://a.co/d/0dfejZg

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sha ... m-tank-bag

Can I talk you out of a side profile pic? Most likely that's the bag I'll try. Pretty much done with Givi bags.

Edit - Are you happy with the latching mechanism? As good as or better than Givi? Nice and secure? As in Click-Click good?

[dcarver]

http://www.fjriders.com/forums/viewtopi ... bag#p84839

5 years and 50,000-ish miles later, still good.

Thanks Pants! I looked at that bag too. Now I have too many options.

[FJRPittsburgh]

The latching mechanism is better than Givi's. Easy on and off. Clicks into place very securely. I highly recommend it.

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[dcarver]

Thanks for posting pic, that looks Excellent! Off to spend some money!

[FJRPittsburgh]

Thanks for posting pic, that looks Excellent! Off to spend some money!

Honestly, I couldn't be more happy with it. It's the nicest tank bag I've owned and perfect for the FJR. The rain cover stores neatly under the lid in a zippered mesh area.

[FJRPittsburgh]

Also, there are 4 screws on the bottom that secure the bag to the mount. There are markings to drill 4 new holes to allow the bag to move 1 inch rearward. It pulls the bag back the perfect distance from the bars.

[Mark_MR1]

I have the Yamaha FJR specific tank bag. Bought it used in 2021 off Facebook Market place. $50.
It's the only tank bag I've used on this bike. It’s been on 3yrs and 26k miles.
Overall, I'd give it a B+. The zipper tabs have broke off. Kinda makes it difficult to pull.
When turning full lock left, it hits the horn button.
Seems to be rather water resistant. Once, I rode 5hrs in the rain (all interstate), and it was dry inside.

I've run across an older (but new) Eclipse magnetic mount tank bag, which will be the next one I use.