What do you do with your tank bag?

93etgocart · March 7th, 2013, 05:46 PM

What do you do with your tank bag while away from the bike? Not like when its in the garage but when you go into a store or something? My bag came with a little shoulder strap but most of the time I already have a backpack so it would end up hanging on my side or something.

tfkrocks · March 7th, 2013, 05:56 PM

I carry it with me. If I have a tank bag, chances are that it's my only bag and I needed it to carry stuff at wherever I'm going anyway.

xSean13 · March 7th, 2013, 06:23 PM

If I'm going to class, I used the backpack straps that came with it. If I'm running into the store, I just leave it and put my disc lock alarm on if the area is sketchy. I also always park my bike right in front of the store entrance, either by the door or in the white striped area of the parking lot at the front.

ryanG19 · March 8th, 2013, 06:17 AM

I leave it on my bike. I've never had an issue and I don't leave anything valuable in it. Mines sun faded from black to a purplish black so I'm sure no one wants it anyway.

MistahT · March 8th, 2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanG19

I leave it on my bike. I've never had an issue and I don't leave anything valuable in it. Mines sun faded from black to a purplish black so I'm sure no one wants it anyway.

In my area it doesn't matter if its full or empty... if you leave something on your bike, consider it gone.

93etgocart · March 8th, 2013, 09:12 AM

Well ive always left my tail bag on it wherever I go but I paid a considerable amount more for the tank bag and was kinda worried. I guess ill just have to judge the area and use that to judge if im going to leave it or not

slickt0mmy · March 8th, 2013, 03:19 PM

I live in a generally low-crime area. Small town feel, and all that. So if I'm just running into the store for a minute I'll leave it on the bike. I've never had any problems. I've left my helmet with the bike too, before. But if I ride to work and my bike will be unattended in the parking lot for hours at a time, I'll bring it in with me.

Kevin1956 · April 12th, 2014, 09:24 PM

Some tank bags and will have D rings on them for a carry strap or backpack straps. I replaced the left plastic D ring on mine with a metal one. I run a cable gun lock through the D ring and around the handlebars inward of the clutch cable. Mine is identical to this one. Note the words "Not for resale" on the lock. These are given away free of charge by police departments. Works great as a full face helmet lock too. I hang the helmet on the left passenger peg then run the lock through the helmet and the peg's mounting bracket. The cable has a plastic coating to avoid scratching.

misfitsailor · April 12th, 2014, 09:33 PM

I am a big fan of carrying it with me when I have to be separated from the bike on a ride. Years ago in Sacramento, someone unbuckled and walked away with my tank bag while parked briefly at a public park!

Once bitten, twice shy...

capt_bugaloo · April 12th, 2014, 09:54 PM

My Wolfman tank bag has a handle on the top. That's how it gets carried, obviously.

NevadaWolf · April 12th, 2014, 10:44 PM

I leave mine on it, tends to only have a tupperware full of munchies in it.

psych0hans · April 12th, 2014, 11:39 PM

I always carry mind with me, regardless... It's magnetic so no issues pulling it off, and has straps so I can lug it about

redbike2 · April 19th, 2014, 03:37 PM

use a bag on the rear seat.

always take it with me.

sooner or later some will take it off the bike. figure, its better to take it than buy a new one after some steals it.

greenaero · April 20th, 2014, 07:24 PM

I don't use my tankbags very often, using either the aerotrunk or the cargo area of the streamliner most of the time. But when I do use a tankbag I do the following: If I'm just runing a short errnd like shopping or having a meal I leave the tankbag. If I'm going to stopped for more than an hour or two I detact the bag and take it with me.

Sirref · April 20th, 2014, 07:27 PM

my car doesn't even have working locks so I'm used to taking things with me. Most of the time I would actually need to bring the bag with me though once I get it. I wouldn't be afraid to leave it on the bike for a few minutes though if I'm grabbing something from a convenience store. So long as nothing valuable is in it that is.

fishdip · April 20th, 2014, 07:56 PM

I carry mine around like a man purse.

cuong-nutz · April 20th, 2014, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

I carry mine around like a man purse.

Yep same here

misfitsailor · April 20th, 2014, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

I carry mine around like a man purse.

Yakaru · April 20th, 2014, 09:04 PM

I've only used mine on road trips, mostly to hold the GPS/phone since I can wire them up to my battery tender; when I stop for a short time (e.g. lunch) I usually leave the bag on the bike but empty those items into my backpack or purse as appropriate. When turning in for the night I take the whole bag into the hotel/house with me.

kirk595x · April 20th, 2014, 10:10 PM

I use mine every ride. I just carry it with me. If shopping carts are available I just toss it and my helmet in the cart.

iplante · April 22nd, 2014, 07:19 PM

If there's nothing in my trunk, I lock it in. Otherwise I leave it on the bike.

CZroe · May 10th, 2014, 05:52 PM

It's my man purse that goes everywhere I go. It has my laptop, so no way am I leaving it anywhere!

LittleRedNinjette · May 10th, 2014, 06:59 PM

If im in a "good" area I'll leave it on the bike for a sort run into Quick Check or something.

Anyplace else I have a strap from an old purse I had laying around that I can clip om to the handle.

Hossua · June 5th, 2014, 06:29 AM

This thread reminds me of my frustration with establishments with "no backpack" policies while riding a bike. Usually devlolved into me wearing it anyway and complaining about all the women allowed to carry purses.

verboten1 · June 5th, 2014, 06:36 AM

I haven't removed the tank bag on my KLR in years, unless I'm going off road.

CZroe · June 5th, 2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hossua

This thread reminds me of my frustration with establishments with "no backpack" policies while riding a bike. Usually devlolved into me wearing it anyway and complaining about all the women allowed to carry purses.

I carry mine everywhere. I haven't had to argue that yet but that is the exact argument I had prepared.

It truly is my manbag.

March 7th, 2013, 05:46 PM	#1
93etgocart ninjette.org member Name: dennis Location: swmo Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237	What do you do with your tank bag? What do you do with your tank bag while away from the bike? Not like when its in the garage but when you go into a store or something? My bag came with a little shoulder strap but most of the time I already have a backpack so it would end up hanging on my side or something.

April 12th, 2014, 09:33 PM	#9
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I am a big fan of carrying it with me when I have to be separated from the bike on a ride. Years ago in Sacramento, someone unbuckled and walked away with my tank bag while parked briefly at a public park! Once bitten, twice shy... __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

April 12th, 2014, 09:54 PM	#10
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	My Wolfman tank bag has a handle on the top. That's how it gets carried, obviously. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 12th, 2014, 10:44 PM	#11
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I leave mine on it, tends to only have a tupperware full of munchies in it. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

April 12th, 2014, 11:39 PM	#12
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I always carry mind with me, regardless... It's magnetic so no issues pulling it off, and has straps so I can lug it about __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

March 7th, 2013, 05:56 PM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I carry it with me. If I have a tank bag, chances are that it's my only bag and I needed it to carry stuff at wherever I'm going anyway.

March 7th, 2013, 06:23 PM	#3
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	If I'm going to class, I used the backpack straps that came with it. If I'm running into the store, I just leave it and put my disc lock alarm on if the area is sketchy. I also always park my bike right in front of the store entrance, either by the door or in the white striped area of the parking lot at the front.

March 8th, 2013, 06:17 AM	#4
ryanG19 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Ohio Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Candy Apple Lime Posts: 68	I leave it on my bike. I've never had an issue and I don't leave anything valuable in it. Mines sun faded from black to a purplish black so I'm sure no one wants it anyway.

March 8th, 2013, 09:12 AM	#6
93etgocart ninjette.org member Name: dennis Location: swmo Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237	Well ive always left my tail bag on it wherever I go but I paid a considerable amount more for the tank bag and was kinda worried. I guess ill just have to judge the area and use that to judge if im going to leave it or not

March 8th, 2013, 03:19 PM	#7
slickt0mmy ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Ohio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 178	I live in a generally low-crime area. Small town feel, and all that. So if I'm just running into the store for a minute I'll leave it on the bike. I've never had any problems. I've left my helmet with the bike too, before. But if I ride to work and my bike will be unattended in the parking lot for hours at a time, I'll bring it in with me.

April 19th, 2014, 03:37 PM	#13
redbike2 ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Boston Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 48	always take it use a bag on the rear seat. always take it with me. sooner or later some will take it off the bike. figure, its better to take it than buy a new one after some steals it.

April 20th, 2014, 07:24 PM	#14
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	I don't use my tankbags very often, using either the aerotrunk or the cargo area of the streamliner most of the time. But when I do use a tankbag I do the following: If I'm just runing a short errnd like shopping or having a meal I leave the tankbag. If I'm going to stopped for more than an hour or two I detact the bag and take it with me. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

April 20th, 2014, 07:27 PM	#15
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	my car doesn't even have working locks so I'm used to taking things with me. Most of the time I would actually need to bring the bag with me though once I get it. I wouldn't be afraid to leave it on the bike for a few minutes though if I'm grabbing something from a convenience store. So long as nothing valuable is in it that is.

April 20th, 2014, 07:56 PM	#16
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	I carry mine around like a man purse. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...
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April 20th, 2014, 09:04 PM	#19
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	I've only used mine on road trips, mostly to hold the GPS/phone since I can wire them up to my battery tender; when I stop for a short time (e.g. lunch) I usually leave the bag on the bike but empty those items into my backpack or purse as appropriate. When turning in for the night I take the whole bag into the hotel/house with me.

April 20th, 2014, 10:10 PM	#20
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	I use mine every ride. I just carry it with me. If shopping carts are available I just toss it and my helmet in the cart. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

April 22nd, 2014, 07:19 PM	#21
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	If there's nothing in my trunk, I lock it in. Otherwise I leave it on the bike. __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

May 10th, 2014, 05:52 PM	#22
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	It's my man purse that goes everywhere I go. It has my laptop, so no way am I leaving it anywhere!

May 10th, 2014, 06:59 PM	#23
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	If im in a "good" area I'll leave it on the bike for a sort run into Quick Check or something. Anyplace else I have a strap from an old purse I had laying around that I can clip om to the handle. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

June 5th, 2014, 06:29 AM	#24
Hossua ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sullivan, IL Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): '82 Honda Ascot 500 (sold) '09 Suzuki SV650 (Totaled by deer) Posts: 28	This thread reminds me of my frustration with establishments with "no backpack" policies while riding a bike. Usually devlolved into me wearing it anyway and complaining about all the women allowed to carry purses.

June 5th, 2014, 06:36 AM	#25
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	I haven't removed the tank bag on my KLR in years, unless I'm going off road. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

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