PowerMalc Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I have not got my new Tracer yet, should be by the end of the week. I was just about to get a magnetic tank bag and suddenly had the thought, is the tank metal so magnets would attach? If yes are there any problems in attaching a tank bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Nate Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Yes fuel tank is metal but it has big plastic covers over a lot of it. Will probably need an alternate mounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 It is metal but the front part is covered by plastic. It's possible you could get a smallish tank bag to work. Problem is the front magnets either won't contact the tank or they will be further back than I would be comfortable with. LOL had a magnetic bag on my BMW secured with disk drive magnets taped to the bottom of the plastic "tank cover" one of them fell off and the bag was not perfectly positioned and as a result blew off when I was passing a truck pulling a trailer on a two lane road on a windy day! Fortunately I caught it with my forearm without letting go of the bars. My recomendation is a tank bag that mounts on a ring on the gas tank. Easy on and off and stay secure. Have a Givi XS307 which is not the cheapest but a good bag. It is the third one I've had. Used one on my CBR600RR on a daily basis for 4 years. Actually wore it out and bought a new one then traded bikes! Wish I had kept it but wound up going to a magnetic bag on my ZX6R 636. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGP61 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I think it will really depend on the shape and size of the bag. I used an Oxford magnetic map case on my summer tour and all four magnets made firm contact with the metal area of the tank. But I wouldn't commit my funds on an expensive bag without checking the fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Givi tanklock system and bags, I'll NEVER go back to straps or magnet bags. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted October 13, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted October 13, 2020 I have the Oxford Q4R quick release tank bag with the tank adaptor and my total cost was just over a hundred bucks on sale. It is the smallest bag they have and it fits the GT perfectly and has not leaked in hard rain. I can use it on all my bikes that have a tank rings and no scrub marks on the tank from rubbing. I will admit to leaving it on top of the gas pump more than once🤪. He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted October 14, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2020 That's a magnetic tank bag. "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 fddriver2 Posted October 14, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2020 I used the Cortech magnetic tank bag for years. Served me well. The SW-Motech bags and mounting system is worth the money. YMMV 3 "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...
Ride365 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Yup hard to go wrong with the Motech or Givi tank lock systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I had an Oxford tank bag with the magnetic mounts that I used on my Fazer and the first time I tried it on the Tracer I could see this isn't happening. Now I have the Givi Tanklock bag although I hardly use it. The top box is more practical for day trips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted October 14, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2020 Mag tank bag will work BUT my large mag bag would have fallen off long ago if it didn't have a safety strap at the base of the bars. The front of the bag catches air without the strap. Old Firstgear big tank bag My next bag will be a ring lock, but the one I have is just in too good shape to get rid of. @fddriver2 - is that the Engage or a different one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I can't be without my tank bag, I keep too many easily and quickly accessible items in there. Do miss my top box for sure, hope to remedy that soon once I figure out what I want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted October 14, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted October 14, 2020 @1moreroad engage yes. I consider it the perfect size. "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...
PhotoAl Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Yea, don't have a top box, have thought about one just for a place to store helmet. On long trips have everything in side cases, waterproof duffle bag and a tank bag. Seems like every time I get a new bike I get a new tank bag. FZ6, metal tank Coretech magnetic bag, CBR600RR plastic tank cover Givi XS307 (gave it away!), ZX6R 636 metal tank with Cortech magnetic bag, BMW F800GT plastic cover over fake tank with BMW tank bag, Tracer GT Metal and plastic Givi XS307! Givi is easy on and off, magnetic bags always try and not scratch putting on or taking off. Biggest problem Ive had with Givi on the CBR is overloading the bag and causing it to sag and rub the paint off on 2 spots. Now I know - keep an eye on that and put tape to protect paint. I do a lot of long trips and invariably run into rain. Nothing like rain to get a dusty bike really nasty particularly if in areas with lots of dirt around. Riding from Moab Utah to Wyoming in the rain got my bike absolutely filthy. Actually washed s much accumulated dirt off the wheels it looked like mud. A magnetic tank bag would have been hard to keep the tank clean enough to keep from getting scratches from dirt under the magnets. I always keep my valuable stuff in the tank bag and take it with me when stopping so bag goes on and off a lot. BMW was the most difficult as it had straps with 4 clips had to undo and refasten every time. Did pretty well about being waterproof until the last trip when it leaked a bit. Nice to not fool with a cover that always looks like it is going to fly off. Had to put a pic of my GT loaded up wo a tank bag. Used a 12" tool bag from WalMart as a temporary until I got home - it wound up strapped on top of the duffle bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy Knees Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Yep, definitely go for the tank ring quick lock system, so quick and easy on and off. Wouldn't have it any other way now. 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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