Opinion needed on tank bag.

Any thoughts on a decent tank bag for an older 900SS/CR? I want something that is easy to put on and take off without scratching the tank to crap. I have never owned/used a tank bag so chime in if there is something that I need to know!!! All opinions are valued.

I have been looking at the Manta by Joe rocket. They are magnetic so it should fit. Saw one on a busa and didnt take up much room.

Check out RKA. Beautiful stuff designed by riders. I have their (expandable) magnetic tank bag on my 1997 SS/SP (as well as rear seat bag and sport bike saddle bags) and it fits great and is very well made.
Joe

Dude- I've been using a Nelson-Rigg magnetic tank bag, almost daily for three years. And I love it.. The only thing I would have different is I would get the one that expands to 9 inchs high.. Mine is the 5 incher

But, really.. the thing doesn't slide around much, (it's been tested at over 100mph a few times ) and doesn't scratch my tank. But make sure to keep it off of that little hump/vent thing on the front of tank, or you will spend an afternoon buffing out the light scratchs.. (don't ask me how I know )

Hey Joe, is this the one? Just wondering, can the bag be too big? This looks like a monster to me. Don't know if I'll reach my clip-ons.
http://www.rka-luggage.com/pag....html

hoythuntin, I assume this is what you were talking about.http://www.rapidracer.com/nerimatabag.html
Can't beat it for the price. I'm leaning towards this one for sure.

I asked the question about the same time last year and received a ton of good input from the board. I ended up going with Tourmaster's Cortech line. They sell a sport tail bag and a magnetic tank bag that fit my '98 900CR perfectly and securely. The construction is sturdy, the features are good and the red was a pretty good match too. I ended up getting a smaller tank bag, so I could still see the guages. From what folks on the board say, there are a number of quality manufacturers, so have fun shopping.

Regards,

Jeff

chase harper m750, expandable, stays on tight. I've done mountain roads with three bottles of wine around the Ashville area. oh yea they really stand by their with a great warenty

For a tankbag that does not even touch the tank try:
http://www.luggagelocker.com/l...r.htm

I would consider ditching the tank bag idea, and goign with saddlebags instead.

I recently got some of these
http://store.proitalia.com/108460.html

for my 1999 900ss, and they work *great* - tight, flow right into the lines of the bike, and have a cool semi-rigid design that I really like.

You can get them with matching-colour zippers - the fashion police would approve

That luggage locker is VERY cool! ducs_in_seattle, do you own this bag yourself? If so, any down falls? I assume it doesn't interfere when filling up with gas, correct? THIS may be the one!!!

Dutch, I think that's it (mine's a couple years old). I rarely use it expanded but when I do, I can still reach the bars, although expanded you can't get into a very low tuck behind the windscreen. It's nice to lean on at highway speeds to get out of the wind and rest the wrists.
Joe

I have had one on my '96 900 SS/CR for about 6 months now. Would buy another one in a heartbeat, no downfalls. The base actually locks on the bike for security and easily removed for gassing up. When you call you will actually talk with the owner/designer and the workmanship is first rate. If you ever want to take off the ring it takes about 5 minutes to switch out.

Just ordered the "luggage locker" the other day, I can't wait for it to come in!! I am truely excited to see how this functions and looks on my bike. Thanks to everyone who gave their .