Soft luggage options advantages disadvantages

[Tortuga_imp]

A word of warning. NEVER PUT A TANK BAG DOWN ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE!

I made this grave mistake when working as an instructor. I took the bag off for whatever reason (have a look at the petrol level?) and where I'd put it (industrial area) the pavement was awash with tiny iron filings.

I saw them before leaving, all sucking onto the magnets, but couldn't sweep them off. Ended up having some scratches on my tank as a result. Couldn't be too precious as students were waiting to be taught.

[emptysea]

A word of warning. NEVER PUT A TANK BAG DOWN ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE!

I made this grave mistake when working as an instructor. I took the bag off for whatever reason (have a look at the petrol level?) and where I'd put it (industrial area) the pavement was awash with tiny iron filings.

I saw them before leaving, all sucking onto the magnets, but couldn't sweep them off. Ended up having some scratches on my tank as a result. Couldn't be too precious as students were waiting to be taught.

Did the same thing and my CB's tank is scratched as a result. I will get it fixed, but it really sucked because it was only a month or two old.

Anyone finding Tank bags that fit our CB very well? My older Ninja one fits OK but uses 4 straps with metal clips on the end that go around the tanks bottom edge, kijnda works, but seems like magnet style are the way to go now.
I saw this small ( 8"x15"4.5") but am thinking the magnets would not folder over the edge of our tank like it needs to...
http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.c..._Tank_Bag_

or this

http://www.tbags.com/tank-n-tail-bag.html

I bought the Icon Urban tankbag/backpack for my wife's bike, then she went out and bought a new bike with a plastic tank so I use it on my CB. Works great, but get some 3m film down on the magnet contact points to avoid scratches.

[HikerToo_imp]

Got these 2 with suction cups too...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Bags-Shuttle-P...0698376344

[Houtman_imp]

A word of warning. NEVER PUT A TANK BAG DOWN ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE!

I made this grave mistake when working as an instructor. I took the bag off for whatever reason (have a look at the petrol level?) and where I'd put it (industrial area) the pavement was awash with tiny iron filings.

I saw them before leaving, all sucking onto the magnets, but couldn't sweep them off. Ended up having some scratches on my tank as a result. Couldn't be too precious as students were waiting to be taught.

I did something similar with the magnetic tank bag on my CBX.
I had put the bag on my work bench and did not realize all the filings etc. on the bench.
I put it on the tank and coming back from a ride and taking it of I found the tiny scratches on my tank.
NEVER used a magnetic tank bag again.

[the Ferret]

I have used magnetic tank bags for dozens of years. Always careful where I sit them, and always brush off the bottom before sitting them on my tank. No issues.

[redbirds_imp]

I have used magnetic tank bags for dozens of years. Always careful where I sit them, and always brush off the bottom before sitting them on my tank. No issues.

Same here. The bag I use now is a Triumph brand that I had for my Tiger. Never a scratch in 5 years use on the Triumph and none thus far on the CB. Knock on wood!

[The Spaceman_imp]

I wish Bagster or one of the other manufacturers who make the "locking ring" setup for tank bags would tackle the CB. But with our "flip-top" gas cap, it seems almost impossible. It would be so nice to be able to buy in to the powered, no-contact bags that are available now.

On a related note, I emailed Givi asking if Honda's announcement that they'd have not one, but TWO new models of the CB for '14 was impetus enough for them to produce a side-rack to fit their Monokey/Monolock range of luggage. Their 34 liter Monokey side case would look awesome on the CB if properly racked. With an AdMore Lighting LED kit installed for stop/tail/turn signals, you could delete the OEM signals.

[the Ferret]

Spaceman, the Givi bags will fit the CB with SW Mototech or something like that brackets. Sporttour here in Cinti told me about it weeks ago and I reported it here.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....=Sporttour

You might try emailing or calling Glen for up to date info.

[lagoje_imp]

Nelson Rigg SPRT40 saddlebags

Small enough to fit in front of the turn signals. Not a bad option for 1-up riding.

The box is the Givi E26 I've mentioned in other posts.



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[flynrider]

Nelson Rigg SPRT40 saddlebags

Small enough to fit in front of the turn signals. Not a bad option for 1-up riding.

The box is the Givi E26 I've mentioned in other posts.



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Looks like a great setup. I don't use luggage on a regular basis, but it's a must have for road trips.

I have the Nelson Rigg Spirit 50s (bought for my CB750) and they don't fit very well at all. The rear signals are in the way. If I can't find a good (and relatively inexpensive) gadget to relocate the signals, I might have to spring for the Spirit 40s. Thanks for the pics!