dannys Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hello to all, wanted to know if anyone has any experience with the Held slider system tank bags Link to comment
RockBottom Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Ask me in a week. I have one on the way from Germany. Link to comment
dannys Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 In the past someone said they scratch your tank and that is why I am concerned, anyway I would love to hear your comments Link to comment
RockBottom Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 It looks like the only thing making contact with the bike is what they call the distance plate. If it looks like it might move around, I'll glue some neoprene sheeting to it. Link to comment
EffBee Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Seriously, the Big Mak Tankbag has been my choice for years. I've had it on my first RT, on my FJR, on my V-Strom and on my latest RT. Nothing touches the tank. You don't remove the tankbag to fuel up, you simply flip it forward. Let's me refuel sitting in the saddle. And that's important in my case because the tankbag is wired. Don't have to unplug it, remove it, set it somewhere, then remount it and plug it back in. I just gas 'n go. Of course, YMMV depending on what you want a tankbag for. Big Mak was one of the early members of this board. His products are all Made in the USA, mostly by his own hands. And he well do some custom work for you. His tankbags come in different sizes and the map pockets can be anything from simple and flat to thick enough to store the maps of most of the states. You decide. The Held back looks nice. It will fit the needs of some riders. But there's no way it offers the convenience, versatility (and frankly the durability) of a Big Mak Tankbag. Link to comment
dannys Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have a K1300GT and was wondering about the Held with the slider system Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Seriously, the Big Mak Tankbag has been my choice for years. I've had it on my first RT, on my FJR, on my V-Strom and on my latest RT. Nothing touches the tank. You don't remove the tankbag to fuel up, you simply flip it forward. Let's me refuel sitting in the saddle. And that's important in my case because the tankbag is wired. Don't have to unplug it, remove it, set it somewhere, then remount it and plug it back in. I just gas 'n go. Of course, YMMV depending on what you want a tankbag for. Big Mak was one of the early members of this board. His products are all Made in the USA, mostly by his own hands. And he well do some custom work for you. His tankbags come in different sizes and the map pockets can be anything from simple and flat to thick enough to store the maps of most of the states. You decide. The Held back looks nice. It will fit the needs of some riders. But there's no way it offers the convenience, versatility (and frankly the durability) of a Big Mak Tankbag. I too have a BigMak, as it came with the first RT I bought. I think it works very well, especially during refueling. However, some have had difficulty in reaching the owner lately, has this been resolved? Link to comment
RockBottom Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Big Mak does look very interesting but there doesn't seem to be a model yet for my bike. And I've never found lifting my magnetic tank bag while I refuel to be a big deal. Link to comment
dannys Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 unfortunately the 1300GT does not have a metal tank so I can't use a magnetic bag Link to comment
dannys Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Please let me know how you like the bag and more important how the slider system works for you and if it scratches the tank, thank you Link to comment
RockBottom Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Still waiting on it to arrive. Link to comment
RockBottom Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just found out the slide system doesn't work on my R1200R, so I guess I'll send the bag back to Germany. Link to comment
dannys Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 did you get your tank bag yet and if so what are your thoughts, thank you Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 did you get your tank bag yet and if so what are your thoughts, thank you Check the post right before yours... Link to comment
Jerry Johnston Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I don't think I'd use a magnetic bag. Years back I had one for an Airhead and when I stored the bag on a shelf it picked up a metal shaving and scratched up the tank. I didn't even know until I removed the bag. Link to comment
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