BMW Tank Bag repair

[ldhardy12]

I have a BMW tank bag for my RT and the clear plastic map cover has gone beyond yellow and is turning into plastic spaghetti. Has anyone on this forum had any luck getting these bags repaired.

Hate to spend the Big $$ for a new one.

Thanks

 

[Omega Man]

Use the Tag Cloud and enter tank bag window.

Lots of threads on the subject.

OM

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?75890-Do-you-ever-use-the-quot-Tag-Cloud-quot

 

[ldhardy12]

Thanks for the info. Most appreciated.

 

[Omega Man]

Thanks for the info. Most appreciated.

Let us know how you make out. Seems like a perpetual problem for tank bags.

OM

 

[ldhardy12]

Sure will. It looks like the link that was mentioned is no longer trusted by forum members that had tried to get their gear repaired.

I just hate to shell out $$ for a new one. The old wasn't cheap and the new one will be worse, I'm betting.

 

[Omega Man]

There were 4- now 5, threads using the Tag Cloud search that was mentioned. Maybe one will help.

Eisenglas is a common clear plastic used on boat/marine tops. Most anyone doing marine tops would be another source.
OM

 

[dennypink]

I have a BMW tank bag for my RT and the clear plastic map cover has gone beyond yellow and is turning into plastic spaghetti. Has anyone on this forum had any luck getting these bags repaired.

Hate to spend the Big $$ for a new one.

Thanks

Ldhardy12 - my wife did a pretty good job repairing my map cover last year. My write up is under the thread "tank bag repair" from 8-10-2021 at 12:58p.m. Hope this helps!
DP

 

[ldhardy12]

Thanks for the info Denny. My temporary fix was to cut the nasty yellow plastic off.

I went to a couple of custom upholstery shops and even to Mayer Custom saddles here in Ventura. No Bueno from everyone.

 

[lee]

A friend velcroed a RKA mapcase to his RT tank bag.

https://rka-luggage.com/product/optional-x-large-mapcase/

 

[t6pilot]

I would think a boat upholstery shop should be able to help out

 

[ldhardy12]

Ldhardy12 - my wife did a pretty good job repairing my map cover last year. My write up is under the thread "tank bag repair" from 8-10-2021 at 12:58p.m. Hope this helps!
DP

Thanks for the help.

 

[ldhardy12]

A friend velcroed a RKA mapcase to his RT tank bag.

https://rka-luggage.com/product/optional-x-large-mapcase/

That looks to be the way to go for now. thanks Lee.