March 7th, 2013, 05:46 PM | #1 |
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.
|
|
March 7th, 2013, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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 |
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 |
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, 06:38 AM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Matthew
Location: Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZ6R, 2006 Ninja 250, 1977 Suzuki GS550 Posts: 186
|
In my area it doesn't matter if its full or empty... if you leave something on your bike, consider it gone.
__________________________________________________
2012 Yamaha FZ6R (mine) 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (wife) 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Street Fighter project |
|
March 8th, 2013, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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 |
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 12th, 2014, 09:24 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Kevin
Location: Stockton California
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 362
|
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.
|
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
April 12th, 2014, 09:33 PM | #9 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
|
|
April 19th, 2014, 03:37 PM | #13 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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... |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
April 20th, 2014, 08:11 PM | #17 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 2
|
__________________________________________________
HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days |
|
April 20th, 2014, 08:26 PM | #18 |
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
|
__________________________________________________
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?. |
|
April 20th, 2014, 09:04 PM | #19 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
|
June 5th, 2014, 06:44 AM | #26 | |
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.
|
Quote:
It truly is my manbag. |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
DIY Lunch Bag Tank bag | Proteus | Cargo Space | 17 | May 13th, 2015 01:51 PM |
Backpack or Tank Bag | Slono | Cargo Space | 49 | February 7th, 2012 04:52 PM |
what tank bag is this? | caps | Gear-related | 9 | December 13th, 2011 05:06 PM |
Who uses a tank bag? | headshrink | Cargo Space | 40 | August 15th, 2010 12:09 PM |
what tank bag is this? | dimeified | Pictures | 11 | July 1st, 2010 10:32 AM |
|
|