Polo Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I am thinking about a tank bag for my 2004 R1150RT. I remember having seen the type that either snaps onto a crown installed in place of the gas filler hardware, or another that flips up from a mount also installed in place of the gas filler hardware. I await your knowledge. TIA Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 The first one you mention is the Marsee Corona. It comes in several sizes. The second is by a member here on the board "BigMak" and is no longer in production. Link to comment
Polo Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks Steve. This is better than Google! Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Polo, look at mine next time you see me. Bags Connection. Link to comment
Polo Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Mark, I'm hoping you're talking about a tank bag... Link to comment
Kathy R Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 The first one you mention is the Marsee Corona. It comes in several sizes. The second is by a member here on the board "BigMak" and is no longer in production. True, not in production at this time. But Mark posted here on the board a few weeks ago. Perhaps, if all works out, he'll be back in production, while we are still riding Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have the Bags-Connection quick lock bag on my R1200GS for many-many miles. You mount a ring around the gas cap and then it is click-on/click-off. My bag lives on the bike permanent. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2342 Link to comment
BMUUsed Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I usually just use a map case, but I had a small magnetic tank bag laying around the garage, so I attached a few large flat washers to the bottom of my center tank cover. The tank bag sticks just fine. Link to comment
RPG Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 just picked up the Marsee 20l Corona on Monday for my '04 RT. Big improvement over the stock BMW bag in the way it mounts. Stock bag relies on rubberband type hook straps for the front that get loose in a short amount of time. Rear zipper mount is very good though. Marsee Appears to be very, very well made. I did like the shape of the stock bag in terms of allowing full movement of the bars without hitting the bag. More long and a bit narrow, following the lines of the bike maybe a little better. The Marsee is more oval in shape. Zippers are over-zize and should last a lifetime. Mine came with the rain cover, an extra pouch that attaches to the bag and even a Marsee wallet. Nice! Didn't like the way the Marsee bag is slightly elevated but since it doesn't touch the tank, I don't need that scratch protective layer I used to use on the stock system. The Marsee touches the windshield swich when full left but nothing full right. And I really like the way the Marsee expands. When you expand it, you use the left and right pull strings to tighten it back down. When I would fully load the BMW bag, it got real loose on top and this was always a concern. Overall, I would sas the stock BMW bag might hold more stuff and the map holder is larger, but the Marsee is much more rigid. Hope that helps, RPG Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 +1 (or2) on the Bags Connection tank bags. Link to comment
Bologna Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I use a Wunderlich bag and purchased the horn guard, works great. http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/R1150RT/8500247.html Link to comment
algover Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 +1 (or2) on the Bags Connection tank bags. Another +1. Unfortunately, for the R1200RT, the only tank bag that works well is the (expensive) BMW R1200RT tank bag. Link to comment
basilr Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I feel the same way about my $400 BMW RT tank bag with the 50 cent zipper and the 25 cent yellowing map pocket. I am now on my second bag because the zipper on the first one failed and the wet map pocket got too close to a baseboard heater (my fault). When the two way zipper on the second one failed, I took it into a shoe repair store and they replaced the zipper pull and made it a one way zipper. Works fine for me, but I am glad this thread is here in case I have to get a third bag. The map pocket is not water proof, nor is the main bag. Maybe now that Triumph and Moto Guzzi are chasing the RT market, BMW may start looking over their shoulder and make some of their dedicated products better. Link to comment
algover Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Maybe now that Triumph and Moto Guzzi are chasing the RT market, BMW may start looking over their shoulder and make some of their dedicated products better. Link to comment
richnewt Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 My BMW tank bag for my 2005 R1200RT was stolen from my garage two days ago. Does anyone have one for sale in reasonably good condition? It's the bag that just clicks on and is specific for the newer RT's only. Also, my owners manual was inside the bag. Does anyone have a source for a new owners manual. Or maybe a download available in PDF form? Link to comment
dppeter Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have a Wolfman explorer on my 2002. I like it a lot! Lots of room in there and it fits the shape of the tank. I bought it because it fits my Kawasaki KLR as well. I didn't use it on the BMW for quite a while because I thought it might scratch the tank but I've had no problems so far. If you turn the bars to far to the left it will engage the horn bitten and startle the heck out of me though! Link to comment
longjohn Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My BMW tank bag for my 2005 R1200RT was stolen from my garage two days ago. Does anyone have one for sale in reasonably good condition? It's the bag that just clicks on and is specific for the newer RT's only. Also, my owners manual was inside the bag. Does anyone have a source for a new owners manual. Or maybe a download available in PDF form? Keep an eye out here in the classified section, as they they do pop up when folks sell their RT's or just don't like bag itself. Link to comment
lkraus Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My BMW tank bag for my 2005 R1200RT was stolen from my garage two days ago. Does anyone have one for sale in reasonably good condition? It's the bag that just clicks on and is specific for the newer RT's only. Also, my owners manual was inside the bag. Does anyone have a source for a new owners manual. Or maybe a download available in PDF form? Owner's manuals sorted by VIN here: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/services/manuals/manuals_main.html Your '05 RT should have 0388 in the VIN. Larry Link to comment
RT Russ Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The Bags Connection was a bit pricey for me since I need to move the bag between 2 bikes. I recently bought the GIVI T480 Tank Lock system. I like that this bag is narrower at the front than the rear. I may still need a horn guard on the RT though. GIVI T480 Link to comment
richnewt Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you very much for that link. I now have the data that I wanted stored in my computer and available for use. Richnewt Link to comment
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