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SW-Motech quick lock tank bag
- Thread starter cyberider
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I use the older style ring (ION?) with the small "Trip QL" bag (bought used) on my 2010 R1200RT. At the time, SW Motech didn't have the newer style mount (EVO?) for the 2010 or any of the RTs using the rail on the tank.
If I wanted a larger bag, the "City" model would probably look pretty good.
If I wanted a larger bag, the "City" model would probably look pretty good.
wyman.winn
i should be out riding!
i have the SW-M tank ring quick thingy....and a Bags Connection City bag....
i think they are great for my RT...easy on, easy off...i even electrified my with the SW-M kit, kinda pricey but worth it in my opinion...
i think they are great for my RT...easy on, easy off...i even electrified my with the SW-M kit, kinda pricey but worth it in my opinion...
Thank you!
powwow
Member
+1...love mine.
52184
GTRider
Having run both the TrialQL with the old mounts and the City bag with the new mount system, I'd note that the old mount system was much better IMHO, because it was easier to lock in place without having to double-check each time to make sure it locked in place. The new mounts sit lower on the tank ring and while less intrusive visually they are much harder to engage and lock securely. I plan on putting in spacers to raise the tank ring. Also, over time if the tank bag is loaded heavy the bottoms tend to deform and allow the bag edges to rest directly on the tank.
On the City bag, it's a nice bag but the side pockets are not wide enough to be really usable and the Velcro attachment for the map case is a poor design, allowing the back end of the map case to pop loose while underway.
The perfect tankbag has yet to be invented, I guess!
Best,
DG
On the City bag, it's a nice bag but the side pockets are not wide enough to be really usable and the Velcro attachment for the map case is a poor design, allowing the back end of the map case to pop loose while underway.
The perfect tankbag has yet to be invented, I guess!
Best,
DG
lee
Debbie's Servant
We have used both the old and new mounts and we have both noticed the new mounts are a little more fussy to lock in place. Not difficult, but you have to double check the bag has locked in place.
I use the Engage and the Trip QL. I replaced the old mount under my Trip QL with the newer EVO mount so both bags match the ring on the tank.
The bottom of the Engage and Trip QL are not much wider than the rigid bottom where the bag mount bolts in place so they may not sag like some of the larger bags like the City. The back of the bag may sag.
Pictures of a Engage on a R1200RS.
dualsportgs
New member
I've tried lots of tank bags but IMO nothing beats these, not even close. Get it.
