DITTO. I love my SW Motech's.
Before the fancy locking ring type tank bags were invented, I (we?) had no choice but to use bags with straps. I hated the straps.
Would always make strap chaffe marks in the paint, collect road grime and grit....
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Tank Bag Suggestions 1200RTW
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Before the fancy locking ring type tank bags were invented, I (we?) had no choice but to use bags with straps. I hated the straps.
Would always make strap chaffe marks in the paint, collect road grime and grit....
kevinsclo
New member
Yup. I am using SW Motech EVO City. Good decent bag.
Wish it is rainproof without the need of a cover though.
Tapatalk
36654
New member
Are the clips in question those "inverse" YKK/Duraflex buckles where the female side is narrower than the male part? I have a R1200RS BMW seat bag with those things. A stupid design modification to a simple webbing buckle.
While not cheap, these repair buckles might avoid sewing: https://seatosummitusa.com/collecti...pair-replacement-buckle?variant=7896093884444
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gsinnc
Well-known member
I know a lot of folks like the SW Motech. It is similar to the Givi but when 3 riding buddies swapped their Motech for Givi Tank Lock I did the same. The lock mechanism on the Givi seems to just work easier. But both great products and both absolutely will not put a mark on the tank.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Another look at the smaller size SW bag. It is expandable but it works fine as is to hold wiring and remote for the V1, iPhone, glasses, and various sundries.
I am way too anal !!
gsinnc
Well-known member
If you're worried about a rubber cord end scratching your bike you need help.
No argument here. And that's why until I got the Givi I would never ever own a tank bag. Even with my '06 RT and the BMW rack system for the tank bag I would never use the new bag that came with the bike. But you know ... I have not had any marks on my tanks
Thankfully I also have a very understanding dealer who ensures my bikes come out of service with nary a fingerprint.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Actually I'm probably a lot anal but trying to work on it. I make myself crazy sometimes.
36654
New member
No argument here. And that's why until I got the Givi I would never ever own a tank bag. Even with my '06 RT and the BMW rack system for the tank bag I would never use the new bag that came with the bike. But you know ... I have not had any marks on my tanks
Thankfully I also have a very understanding dealer who ensures my bikes come out of service with nary a fingerprint.
Old school guys get a tank cover...............
gsinnc
Well-known member
lee
Debbie's Servant
If you're worried about a rubber cord end scratching your bike you need help.
I think he was at my last OCD group therapy
36654
New member
What? And get sand or grit under the cover
Actually, the tank cover is in the wake of the fairing and windshield. There's minimal "ram" head to drive any dirt under the cover......
gsinnc
Well-known member
Yes that is how a non-OCD mind might think.
