Tank bag for K1300 GT

Tonyfr · Dec 9, 2016

I'm looking for a tank bag for a K1300 GT that does not interfere with handle bar movement. I have bar risers and a GPS mounted between the handle bars. I tried a SW-Mototech Micro bag but it was too small. What are you guys using?

gtrider · Dec 10, 2016

SW Motech City Bag. And, it's too small. You won't like to hear this, but after trying two bags on my K13 and looking at many others, the best I've seen in terms of fit, non-interference, and capacity is...the BMW tankbag.
IMHO, of course.

Best,
DG

Tonyfr · Dec 10, 2016

GTRider said:
SW Motech City Bag. And, it's too small. You won't like to hear this, but after trying two bags on my K13 and looking at many others, the best I've seen in terms of fit, non-interference, and capacity is...the BMW tankbag.

Do you have a picture?

gtrider · Dec 10, 2016

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-m...ctric-quick-lock-evo-city-motorcycle-tank-bag

lee · Dec 10, 2016

I saw the Engage on a K1300GT and it looked to fit well.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/bags...-tankbag-for-sw-motech-gascap-mounting-system

It's 7 liters compared to your 2.5 liter unexpanded.

Do you have the old style mount or the newer EVO mount on your GT?

Tonyfr · Dec 10, 2016

I sent the bag back and did not keep the mount in case I went to another brand of bag. A buddy of mine has the Engage bag on his 1200GT. I think I may go with that one.

Tonyfr · Dec 10, 2016

GTRider said:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-m...ctric-quick-lock-evo-city-motorcycle-tank-bag

Do you have a picture of the BMW bag on your bike?

gtrider · Dec 10, 2016

No, I am currently still running the CityBag. There's a decent picture of the K1200/1300GT tankbag here, just click the pic to enlarge:
http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/prod...ag-tankbagsluggage-systems-71607708357-p-1447

The first bag I tried on the GT was the Engage, which was returned immediately--insufficient capacity and the small opening made it difficult to find things in the bag. Replaced it with the CityBag.

I have the new-style mounts on my CityBag, and liked the old-style mounts much better. The new-style bracket is fussy to get engaged securely, unlike the old mount. I plan on replacing the CityBag with the BMW bag and internal organizer--the strap mounts don't take any more time at fuel stops and are a sure and secure attachment.

Best,
DG

Tonyfr · Dec 11, 2016

GTRider said:
No, I am currently still running the City Bag.

Do you have a picture of the City Bag on your bike? Like to know how far back it sits from the handlebars. I have my GPS mounted between the bars and would like to know if I could still see it partially.

lee · Dec 11, 2016

tonyfr said:
I have my GPS mounted between the bars and would like to know if I could still see it partially.

The top part of the mount that attaches to the bag is mounted by the owner. You pick the placement that works best for your bike.
The shape of your tank will limit the placement.
On my RS I slid the mount all the way back.

lee · Dec 11, 2016

I found a picture of the BMW tank bag in this thread. http://www.i-bmw.com/showthread.php?t=35982
Check post #2.

lee · Dec 11, 2016

Here's a picture of the old style City Bag on a K1200GT.
I think the basic shape of the new style bag is the same.

Tonyfr · Dec 11, 2016

Thanks Lee, that's what I needed. This is the bag that I'll get.

gtrider · Dec 11, 2016

tonyfr said:
Do you have a picture of the BMW bag on your bike?

Here's a side view and cockpit view...

Note that I'm 6'-2" and that impacts the cockpit view...

Tonyfr · Dec 11, 2016

That bag will work for me. I don't think I will need to expand it to that height. My GPS is in the same location but I do have bar risers (S-M). What shelf are you using for the radar detector?

gtrider · Dec 11, 2016

tonyfr said:
That bag will work for me. I don't think I will need to expand it to that height. My GPS is in the same location but I do have bar risers (S-M). What shelf are you using for the radar detector?

Currently running this:

http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/8600886.html

With a custom-made shelf for the detector to sit upon. There is another vendor selling a similar mount but with two accessory outlects, can't recall who it is at the moment.

mehrten · Dec 12, 2016

This is what the BMW OEM tank bag looks like on our 2008 K1200GT. Should be about the same as the K1300GT.

pglaves · Dec 12, 2016

Unless it is only 5 inches wide a tank bag might intefere with handlebar controls. I had this issue today, in fact.

It is operator error whem a tank bag and controls interact. Learn the bike. You will be fine.

lee · Dec 13, 2016

The BMW bag is lower in the front making it easier to see the GPS and less likely to interfere with the bars.
Also the BMW bag has a map window is you use paper maps or like to put route notes there.
The new EVO City bag does not have a map window and you'll have to buy the optional map holder.

gtrider · Dec 13, 2016

Yes, and my experience with that map holder is that it attaches poorly, depending upon only a Velcro patch to retain it at the rear. I've gotten used to crosswinds creating occasional episodes of one-handed piloting while re-connecting the map case Velcro.

Best,
DG

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