Author Topic: 690 'Tank bag' options? (Read 3689 times)

Dwerg · « **on:** July 10, 2014, 07:15:46 am »

Hi guys. What tank bags are you guys using? I'm looking for something small that will just basically fit my wallet, cell, access cards and so on.

I am thinking something like the Wolfman enduro pocket

boland · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2014, 08:34:36 am »

It's something that I've also been looking into. I wanted something that was short and won't restrict me on dirt roads, but can still take the stuff you need if your riding solo. I also went this route instead of a rack and tailbag on the back, because I don't think the 690 need anymore weight on the back!!

I decided on the Bags Connection enduro light. It's nice and short, fits easily and is excellent quality. It doesn't feel too intrusive, but I'm going to take it for a proper test on Saturday and see if I made the right choice. It takes 5 lt and can extend to 7 l if need be.

I think it's too big for what you're looking for, but just thought I'd share.

edgy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2014, 08:43:41 am »

Dwerg you must consider one of these handlebar mounted bags....I bought from a forum vendor and really impressed!! Much less obtrusive than a tankbag especially when standing and you dont even know its there!

Dwerg · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2014, 08:51:05 am »

Quote from: boland on July 10, 2014, 08:34:36 am

It's something that I've also been looking into. I wanted something that was short and won't restrict me on dirt roads, but can still take the stuff you need if your riding solo. I also went this route instead of a rack and tailbag on the back, because I don't think the 690 need anymore weight on the back!!

I decided on the Bags Connection enduro light. It's nice and short, fits easily and is excellent quality. It doesn't feel too intrusive, but I'm going to take it for a proper test on Saturday and see if I made the right choice. It takes 5 lt and can extend to 7 l if need be.

I think it's too big for what you're looking for, but just thought I'd share.

A bit too big for my liking yes. Standing it probably won't be an issue but I'd still like to be able to get right to the front of the seat when sitting

Quote from: edgy on July 10, 2014, 08:43:41 am

Dwerg you must consider one of these handlebar mounted bags....I bought from a forum vendor and really impressed!! Much less obtrusive than a tankbag especially when standing and you dont even know its there!

That's definitely a good option but my problem is that I have a handlebar crossbar with my gps mounted on that in a lockable mount. Unless I can somehow fit my gps on the tower next to the roadbook holder or something, that one won't work

Werner747 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:36:24 am »

A smallish one is the Kappa,

It worked really well on the Xchallenge, It is the Kappa TK734.

On my 690 I have the GL Fandango, as I need more space than the Kappa kan provide.

My Kappa is not being used, and I might sell it if interested.

Dwerg · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:37:46 am »

I might be interested if that top part is removable

DUSTRIDERS · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:42:12 am »

Dwerg ons kan daai Kappa, Bags Connection en Enduristan tankbags verskaf.

Dwerg · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:45:37 am »

Quote from: ChrisL - DUSTRIDERS on July 10, 2014, 09:42:12 am

Dwerg ons kan daai Kappa, Bags Connection en Enduristan tankbags verskaf.

Dankie Chris. Op die stadium is hulle almal nog bietjie groot maar ek gaan jou kontak vir die 6l enduristan tailpack

DUSTRIDERS · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:48:58 am »

Quote from: Dwerg on July 10, 2014, 09:45:37 am

Quote from: ChrisL - DUSTRIDERS on July 10, 2014, 09:42:12 am
Dwerg ons kan daai Kappa, Bags Connection en Enduristan tankbags verskaf.

Dankie Chris. Op die stadium is hulle almal nog bietjie groot maar ek gaan jou kontak vir die 6l enduristan tailpack

Hulle is nogal gewild.

Werner747 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2014, 10:09:50 am »

Quote

I might be interested if that top part is removable

Ongelukkig nie removable nie, nie sonder sker nie!

Toors · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:04:25 am »

Quote from: Dwerg on July 10, 2014, 07:15:46 am

Hi guys. What tank bags are you guys using? I'm looking for something small that will just basically fit my wallet, cell, access cards and so on.

I am thinking something like the Wolfman enduro pocket

I think you have found the best solution - right here. I would not go larger than that - because of the 690 seat design anything larger than that will interfere with aggressive off-road riding.

The only other option is the wunderlich handlebar bag (I decided not to go this way - because my GPS on the handlebar)

Dwerg · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:06:36 am »

I emailed wild@heart and they stock them but selling for just under a grand

Toors · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:10:21 am »

I could not find something small enough and I ended up taking one of those small khaki ripstop tool bags about 15cm x 10cm x 4cm, made some holes and stuck some bungi cord through top and bottom. Looks home made but works (R150)

Werner747 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:20:53 am »

Ek het ook een van die http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=380940289340 bestel. Die Idee is om dit op die voor fender te he as ek toer met tankbag en al, maar as ek saterdae ry, dit te try mount waar tank bag gewoonlik sit, of agter my op die seat. Net laat dit bietjie meer beskermd is teen dorings ens. Sal nog sien wat ek als gaan inlaai. Wag nou nog net laat dit ariveer...

boland · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:32:30 am »

Quote from: Dwerg on July 10, 2014, 11:06:36 am

I emailed wild@heart and they stock them but selling for just under a grand

That's the problem with Wolfman's stuff! Ridiculously expensive

Buff · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:36:17 am »

Wouldn't it be a hellova lot cheaper just to go into a chinese camera shop and buy small bag and the get someone to sew straps onto it? Straps and those little plastic buckles are available at most outdoor stores. I recon this is what I'm going to be doing

Dwerg · « **Reply #16 on:** July 10, 2014, 11:38:00 am »

Yeah I might pop in Aat Just Plain Dan to see if he can't make me something

777 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2014, 06:22:58 pm »

What about using a small bum bag ?

Buff · « **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2014, 07:55:45 pm »

Talking about bags, a mate of mine never had an easy access bag to put sweets and cash in during The Roof of Africa so the night before he popped into PnP and bought a canvas kids pencil bag, made 2 small holes in the back and cable tied it to his handlebar. Problem solved for R12.99, pooratech style

I think it's still on his bar, almost a year later.

Dwerg · « **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:15:51 pm »

Quote from: 777 on July 10, 2014, 06:22:58 pm

What about using a small bum bag ?

I have a bum bag which works well but i want someting for access cards with quick access