SuzukiSavage.com - Tank Bags??

TrevorKlein Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 59	Tank Bags?? 08/18/20 at 11:01:40 Need A Cheap busa bag for a 500-mile ride Please share some low priced tank bags which can at least last the 500-mile ride plus share the links from where I can buy..
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Re: Tank Bags??
Reply #1 - 08/18/20 at 20:04:57

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Oil-Fuel-Tank-Bag-Wate...

I've turned the side flaps in-under the bottom , wrapped the strap under the triple-tree , then zip-tie the rear of the bag to the rear tank mount.

at first I didn't have those "Flaps" tucked away but you can see why they needed to be "put" somewhere !

It's water resistance not water proof , You can spray it with scotch-guard

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #2 - 08/18/20 at 21:38:51 Dude,, Your lawyer is gonna tear you a new one if you dont give that guuy the full story,, Full Disclosure Applying that bag to your bike will not turn it into a fancyass Guzzi..
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Reply #3 - 08/19/20 at 07:23:59

Hay , that bag will work on a Savage too ! Shocked

Its been REALLY HANDY on the Guzzi.

Any Tank bag is going to cover the Speedometer , so my suggestion is not going to make his speeding ticket any less ! Wink

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A 500 mile day turns into a full day of ridding ! This your first long trip ?

And JOG
Thanks for the complement on the Guzzi ! it does look better with the tank-bag-side-flaps tucked under it.

??? What about a Tail Bag ???
or
Just use a big fanny pack run across the mirror mounts ?

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TrevorKlein Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 59	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #4 - 08/25/20 at 11:09:37 I checked the internet but I could not find anything cheaper than this. https://www.vikingbags.com/survival-series-motorcycle-tank-bags.htm Please let me know if it can be placed on busa tank? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9nse38b9rk&t=1s
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Reply #5 - 08/25/20 at 19:46:18

All the tank bags I've seen are magnet mount . Ya got to be careful not to get debris on the surface that touches the tank . You can pull the magnets out to clean it if you need to.

That looks just like the $24.00 one I pointed out on Ebay . It will mount to any metal tank.

Just like a magnet octopus latching on to any steel it can find. I've tucked the side flaps and front flap up-under the bag to hide them but the magnets are still working.

That shoulder strap can be run under the bottom of the triple tree then back to the other side of the bag like a safety strap. The bag come off really quick to take it with you when you leave the bike too. Wink

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Re: Tank Bags??
Reply #6 - 08/26/20 at 07:49:35

MMRanch wrote on 08/25/20 at 19:46:18:

All the tank bags I've seen are magnet mount . Ya got to be careful not to get debris on the surface that touches the tank

On my Ninja, what I did was get some of the clear self adhesive drawer liner, lay it on the tank and trace around where the bags lay, then nicely cut and paste the liner onto the VERY CLEAN tank, then stick the tank bag on top of that. Sticks perfectly and protects any rubbing directly on the paint. Cool

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TrevorKlein Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 59	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #7 - 12/23/22 at 03:36:40 Guys, I know it is not so active lately, and please do not berate me for asking, I will create a new forum if I do not get the response here. Have any of you tried to install a sissy bar https://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-sissy-bars? It will be greatly helpful to carry more things without bulging the bike. Anyone?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28996 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #8 - 12/23/22 at 07:07:15 While viking shows the entire suzuki line, it doesn't show a single sissy bar for suzuki.
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Re: Tank Bags??
Reply #9 - 12/23/22 at 09:01:43

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Ya got to be REALLY CAREFULL about mounting luggage to a "Sissy Bar".

If ya look you will see all the luggage weight on motorcycles is mounted LOW as possible.

You get "TOP-HEAVY" and you'll go down super easy !

You can lay a Duffle bag across the seat ... but you better not stand it up !
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The Savages had removeable backrest made into the fender rails. If you can find a pair of them on ebay , that would be your easiest option. Its a direct bolt up thing.

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Re: Tank Bags??
Reply #10 - 12/30/22 at 17:22:16

I have a sissy bar bag that i have used on the s40 but i put the bag itself on the passenger seat and the bag height on the seat is about up to my shoulders when I ma on the bike. it makes a good back rest. The straps will loosen as you ride so check them at each gas stop and re-tighten as needed. bike definitely handles better without the bag on the back but ideally your remove the bag when yuo get to your riding destination. oh, i bought the leather one, you are better off with the faux leather one as it is waterproof. enjoy your ride.

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wheelbender6 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 145	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #11 - 12/31/22 at 07:33:02 MMRanch wrote on 08/19/20 at 07:23:59: Hay , that bag will work on a Savage too ! Any Tank bag is going to cover the Speedometer , so my suggestion is not going to make his speeding ticket any less ! You can use your phone for a speedo while using the tank bag. Many speedo apps are free.
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Re: Tank Bags??
Reply #12 - 01/02/23 at 13:45:44

MMRanch wrote on 12/23/22 at 09:01:43:

TrevorKlein

Ya got to be REALLY CAREFULL about mounting luggage to a "Sissy Bar".

If ya look you will see all the luggage weight on motorcycles is mounted LOW as possible.

You get "TOP-HEAVY" and you'll go down super easy !

You can lay a Duffle bag across the seat ... but you better not stand it up !
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I don't know about that considering you can put a PERSON on the rear seat.
Search up kiwicruisette on here or on Instagram. She rode a Savage across the country and back with camping gear. She intended to hit every state but I think she had to skip a couple of NE states due to snow.

https://www.advpulse.com/adv-rides/rider-loses-job-to-covid-so-she-set-off-on...

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #13 - 01/03/23 at 11:54:51 Had a tank bag once. Didn't Like it. Swore to be more careful with the brakes after that.
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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5274 In Transit	Re: Tank Bags?? Reply #14 - 01/03/23 at 12:26:05 Tank bags are particularly useful when touring to store earplugs, cameras, gloves, sunglasses, and a map pocket is a nice touch. Best regards,
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