jo1000 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I'm planning on riding out west in june , I'm not sure what tank bag to get. I have a tail bag of and my hard bags and I'm looking into Nelson -Rigg CTB 1010 , this a 4 week trip. I would like a tank bag that has some king of window to glance at my notes. I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask here what everyone is using... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted February 21, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 I found the Kappa RA308 to a great price on Ebay in UK. Similar to a Givi item made by the same company but cheaper. Has 3 small zipped pockets and the map window. Clips onto the tank using a flange on the tank filler which you buy as a separate part. Easy on/off when refuelling - it comes with a strap that goes around the headstock so you slide it to one side and let the strap take the strain when filling the tank. http://www.kappamoto.com/Soft-Luggage/Tank-bags/RA308-TANKLOCK shows the bag, although in the new 308R trim that is a little different to mine as shown below - probably why the RA308 are being sold cheap - good luck finding one. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/givi-easy-lock-tank-ring-bf23-for-yamaha-fj-09-15 for the flange This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanwolf Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 if you choose tank bag ,clip on the cap gaz go in Yamaha store. tank bags from other company Does not fit on fj 09 gaz tank. have to shims mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rustyshackles Posted February 21, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 21, 2017 RKA Luggage Shiloh Road 13-liter expandable bag. It attaches with straps and is very solid. Here's their FJ-09 photo page http://www.rka-luggage.com/A14%20Photo%20Gallery/10yam/2016%20FZ9/FZ9.html and here it is on my bike The curve of the bag base matches that of the tank well. IBA Member #59800 3 Nations Brewing Mug Club #100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I have the Nelson Rigg CL 2015 tank bag ( https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-cl-2015-journey-sport-tank-bag ) and the Nelson Rigg CL 1040 TP tail bag ( https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-cl-1040-tp-jumbo-tail-bag ). I really like both of them, they are both expandable and they both come with rain covers that are decently effective. You can also buy a gps "journey mate" taht attaches to the tank bag if wanted ( https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-cl-gps-journey-mate ) . Only thing I would say is that if you have one of the matte finishes, then put something down on the tank to protect it. Over time the the area where the magnets contact will polish out a little (i used vinyl wrap and created my own tank protector). '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 +1 on the Evo Engage. I have an older model with the newer tank ring. Works like a charm, doesn't damage the tank paint that I can tell but I dont baby my bikes. Its a minor hassle to remove with the little metal wire loop but that also means its a pain for thieves to remove too. 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted February 22, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 I use Cortech stuff. The Tail bag is permanently mounted The tank bag is magnetic. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-tail-bag https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-12-liter-magnetic-tank-bag Did just fine for a 3,000 mile trip. Not totally jazzed about the map pocket on the tank bag, but it's well made and should last for years.... "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Brick Posted February 22, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 I use a Bags-Connection bag that mounts to a ring around the gas filler and the strap on map pocket. I have an RKA InCharge bag on my Tenere. RKA makes some really nice stuff. Brick 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 "Red Molly" 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere' ES 1999 Suzuki SV650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 22, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm not sold on the magnetic mounted bags... just prefer the ring.The only type I have ever used is the magnetic mount, never a problem. It has held at speeds over 120mph many times and it never moved an inch. They hold surprisingly well. I am currently looking at a new one as mine is several years old and doesn't conform to the shape of the FJ tank like it did on my FZ1, I am considering SW Motech with a ring mount. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanwolf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Guvi, i probably take a bag to big .the ring work but i cant clip the bag ,have to put 3 washers to be able to clip it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo1000 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 nice choices ... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo1000 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 I use Cortech stuff. The Tail bag is permanently mounted The tank bag is magnetic. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-tail-bag https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-12-liter-magnetic-tank-bag Did just fine for a 3,000 mile trip. Not totally jazzed about the map pocket on the tank bag, but it's well made and should last for years.... Did the rack come with that tailbag ? Have the same tail bag... very good, although I had to rig up the straps with metal hardware etc. Lives on my rear seat, or sometimes the top case plate. I would have liked a tank bag with an integrated map pocket, but I'm not sold on the magnetic mounted bags... just prefer the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted February 22, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 22, 2017 Did the rack come with that tailbag? No that's a standard Yamaha luggage rack. I started out with just strapping the tail bag down like it's designed but I always have it on there so..... I got it exactly where I wanted it, Drilled a hole through the bag and rack, used a piece of 1/4 inch "StarBoard" and a 1/4-20 stainless steel sidewalk bolt and fender washer. "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted February 25, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm quite happy with my Wolfman tank bag. Great quality, fits the FJ well, and it's made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reeseyboy Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 if you choose tank bag ,clip on the cap gaz go in Yamaha store. tank bags from other company Does not fit on fj 09 gaz tank. have to shims mine That's because you've used the ring from the MT/FZ09. This doesn't work on the FJ/Tracer due to the trim over the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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