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Any recommendations for a tank bag?
 
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#3 ·
Hi there, Louis tank bag:

https://www.louis.eu/artikel/louis-...0067085&list=2527caf82820ea12ff3522dbc00e2105

Photos and impressions here:

https://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-650r-er6/285562-tank-bags-again-4.html (Page 4)

For 34 euros you get a very practical tank bag that never moves (7 magnets) :)

I have it for several years now and it is still like new despite abuse and weather exposure, I can't recommend it enough!

Cool, practical sounds great. Bit worried about magnets and potential scratches, I'm guessin that's not been an issue for you? Is it comfy/doesn't get in the way? Thanks!
 
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If possible, I'd recommend going with a tailbag rather than a tank bag. A tank bag is going to interfere with your riding at the worst possible time by preventing you from leaning forward and down if you find you're running out of lean angle.

But, if you do want the tank bag, I really appreciate my Rapid transit commuter expandable tank bag. You can get magnets, and you're probably best putting the magnets in the sort of sleave between where the bag comes into contact with the tank and the inside bit. It includes a buckle system if you're able to get under the tank completely. The magnets are for sale separately.

I've had mine for several years now and it's held up quite well, despite riding in all sorts of weather.
 
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If possible, I'd recommend going with a tailbag rather than a tank bag. A tank bag is going to interfere with your riding at the worst possible time by preventing you from leaning forward and down if you find you're running out of lean angle.
I am sure this a matter of tank bag shape, size and placement because I've never had any such problems. As I wrote above, the only thing I have to check when sticking the bag on the tank is handlebar clearance, both left and right.

Of course I can't kiss the tank with a bag sticked on it but the bag itself is blocking the airstream so I don't have to do that anyway. Also I've never run out of lean angle while riding with a tank bag attatched because it is very dangerous, the bag raises the center of gravity and can cause instability. But I had no problems with body placing during casual sport riding, at least on my bike and with the specific type of tank bag attatched.
 
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