guzzi jon Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hi again, I've put about 500 miles on my new 02 Lemans, love that sucker, sure is purty too... But I dont have any storage space for my traveling goods. Any recommendations on a smallish tank bag for the lemans, and perhaps the provider of choice? I appreciate your input. Cheers, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 The official Moto Guzzi bag is just the right size unless you like loading huge weight on top of your tank. Magnetic bags no good 'cos the tank is plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Magnetic bags no good 'cos the tank is plastic. 89525[/snapback] I've pondered the question "How difficult would it be for Acerbis (1) to mold some steel plates into a nylon tank, so that magnetic bags would work?" The corollary is "Is it possible to epoxy some nicely chromed steel pads to the tank top to make a mag bag readily useable, w/o utterly destroying the looks of the bike?" Not a fan of strap ons or non-magnetic tanks... (1) - OEM of Guzzi's plastic, iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi jon Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Thanks, I've got two nice magnetic bags, which I much prefer, guess it's a strap on for me (that doesn't sound right) Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossoct Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Jon, I,m quite happy with the stock MG bag,use a good carnuba wax prior to putting it on. Although i,m not a fan of the strap type bags these do not scratch or scuff the tank and can carry quite alot of stuff. Wish you well with your new toy!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Werner Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I second the Guzzi bag suggestion - it works well. Put some 3M clear strips on the tank first to protect the finish (Tankslapper has 3M custom cut for the V11). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 How much do the MG bags go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan c Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 How much do the MG bags go for? 89608[/snapback] I paid about 220 Canadian (that's with 14% tax included) they aren't cheap, but they work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velofish Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I just went through this about a month or so ago. Advised by this board to go with the stock MG bag. I got mine from MPH in Houston and it's great. Expandable, plenty of storage, well-made, and it stays in place. The Havens at MPH got the bag to me unbelievably quickly. $169 total price included shipping. Oh, I put electrical tape on the tank to protect the paint. Seems to be working great. I tried a different bag-- moved around too damn much. fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I've pondered the question "How difficult would it be for Acerbis (1) to mold some steel plates into a nylon tank, so that magnetic bags would work?" The corollary is "Is it possible to epoxy some nicely chromed steel pads to the tank top to make a mag bag readily useable, w/o utterly destroying the looks of the bike?" 89527[/snapback] Hmmm, your brochure is intriguing and I would like to hear more of your theories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hi again,I've put about 500 miles on my new 02 Lemans, love that sucker, sure is purty too... But I dont have any storage space for my traveling goods. Any recommendations on a smallish tank bag for the lemans, and perhaps the provider of choice? I appreciate your input. Cheers, Jon 89520[/snapback] If smallish is the goal, RKA makes a very nice mini that is expandable but very low profile when collapsed. http://www.rka-luggage.com/pages/08tnkbag/...ow/ssminix.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix42o Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The official Moto Guzzi bag is just the right size unless you like loading huge weight on top of your tank. Magnetic bags no good 'cos the tank is plastic. 89525[/snapback] Yeah, I didn't realize that until after I bought the magnetic type myself <_ .> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callison Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I've pondered the question "How difficult would it be for Acerbis (1) to mold some steel plates into a nylon tank, so that magnetic bags would work?" The corollary is "Is it possible to epoxy some nicely chromed steel pads to the tank top to make a mag bag readily useable, w/o utterly destroying the looks of the bike?" Not a fan of strap ons or non-magnetic tanks... (1) - OEM of Guzzi's plastic, iirc 89527[/snapback] We already know the tank flexes. Steel plates molded into the plastic wouldn't, so you'd get cracks. If the plates were mounted inside the tank, you'd have a tank that's even more expensive to mold and assemble than the one we've got. In as much as the stock MG bag works really well, I'd just say stick with that. I love my MG bag, but I truly wish it zipped open across the back rather than the front as it is possible to forget to zip it shut, take off and have it blow completely open. The map pocket as well would be easier to use if it velcroed down one side of it's complete length rather than a flap at the very front edge. I think the unzip, flip and gas design is really great, so much so that I modified the Marsee bag I have on my California to operate the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I second... or third... or whatever.... the MG bag I've had magnetic bags, and they are fine. But I really prefer strapped-on bags for their secure mounting. It really is a good bag, and the only complaint I have is that it won't "quite" fit a standard laptop. I've never had any issues with it scratching the tank, but then again it got used infrequently. I suspect that a good coat of wax before a long ride would be good protection from scratches too. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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