Tank Bag

[peterbaron]

Needless to say, Ferret had too many bikes , and I wonder if you have a list of all of them..?

This is pretty close on street bikes. Didn't list the dirt bikes

HARLEYS: 65 M50, 59 XLCH, 49 56 & 57 Pans, 94 XLCH

HONDAS: 66 CB160, 67 CL77, 68 CB350, 67 CB450, 76 CB750, 85 VF1100, 00 CB750, 06 ST1300, 13 CB1100, 14 CB1100

SUZUKI: 75 GT750, 76 GT750, 81 GS850G, 83 GS1100E

KAWASAKI: 77 KZ1000

YAMAHA: 73 RD350, 73 TX650, 79 XS650, 81 XS650, 04 FZ1, 01 FZ1, 06 Majesty, 2018 FJR 1300

TRIUMPH 03 T100

BSA 69 750 Rocket 3

This is pretty close on street bikes. Didn't list the dirt bikes

HARLEYS: 65 M50, 59 XLCH, 49 56 & 57 Pans, 94 XLCH

HONDAS: 66 CB160, 67 CL77, 68 CB350, 67 CB450, 76 CB750, 85 VF1100, 00 CB750, 06 ST1300, 13 CB1100, 14 CB1100

SUZUKI: 75 GT750, 76 GT750, 81 GS850G, 83 GS1100E

KAWASAKI: 77 KZ1000

YAMAHA: 73 RD350, 73 TX650, 79 XS650, 81 XS650, 04 FZ1, 01 FZ1, 06 Majesty, 2018 FJR 1300

TRIUMPH 03 T100

BSA 69 750 Rocket 3
:worship: ...just a second, where is the CBX :huh: ???

 

[the Ferret]

My sister took that pic out the window of their Dodge van. We were on our way to a motocross race in Indiana. My motocross bike and her two sons bikes, were on a 3 rail Holesclaw trailer behind the van and all of our racing gear was in the van. Rode to the races with my wife on the KZ, raced 3 motos in the 125-A class, and rode home with my wife on the KZ. During the week I ran a Kawasaki shop (part of a 4 store multi line dealership Honda/Kawasaki). My life was immersed in motorcycles.

Those were the days.

BTW both of those boys, now 55 and 52 both still ride ...one a Suzuki V Strom 650 and the other a Honda CB500X which is in my garage for him to ride when he visits and a Honda NC 750 at his home in Nevada, and the youngest one's son also rides..KTM 390. Motorcycling runs deep in the blood in this family

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

You had the Majesty? Any words of wisdom you would like to briefly share?

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If I had to choose a "desert island" bike off that list, it might be the CB350.

 

[the Ferret]

Majesty was a great scooter. Plenty of power, plenty smooth. My only complaint was the air cleaners (2 of them) mounted close to the rear wheel would pick up belt dust and be black within 5000 miles.

My wife also had one

Desert island bike from that list ? CL77 (305 scrambler)

Found another tank bag pic..

Cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway on my 81 GS 850 G Suzuki

 

[LongRanger_imp]

I'm guessing that's a TM125, but the tank looks like it's a YZ125. In any event -- dual shocks, so it's pre-1975 or thereabouts, How far off am I?

 

[the Ferret]

real close Yamaha AT 125-MX (I also had a LT 100 MX and a YZ-125)

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Seen first hand and heard many great things about the Majesty. It is cross-country capable, and incredibly, with two up! I did not hear about the air cleaner issue, but definitely good to know.

 

[the Ferret]

here's some fun reading for ya GO

https://www.majestyusa.com/forums/viewto...f=2&t=8181



I will probably own another one or something similar one day. I'd like to see Honda or Yamaha come out with an electric scooter that looked like that with say a 100 mile range.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Agreed. A 160 km range scooter would charge back up very quickly too.

 

[Offroad]

Ferret is the Guru of motorcycling....he can tell you the year and make of any motorcycle you come across on the road, just seeing a piece of it....amazing!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

here's some fun reading for ya GO

https://www.majestyusa.com/forums/viewto...f=2&t=8181



I will probably own another one or something similar one day. I'd like to see Honda or Yamaha come out with an electric scooter that looked like that with say a 100 mile range.

Sounds like Yamaha made a design error regarding placement of the filters. I can't imagine they would do something like that to corner the filter and/or filter replacement service market. That would be simply a bad business.

RE mid-range electric scooter: I reckon [url=http://www.zeromotorcycles.com]zeromotorcycles.com is too rich :-/ ?

For example:

Range on the interesting Zero DS/DSR is up to 328 kms (204 miles), but the rider will pay $$$$. The DS model low end option is good to 82 miles, but can charge to 95% in as little as one hour (100% in 1.5 hours), depending on charging feature. At the top end of the feature options, the DSR will deliver 116 ft-lbs of torque with curb weight between 419 and 463 lbs.

Honda has a really cool updated (2018/19) version of the Forza. More power, convenience and fuel economy than ever before. I think it gets something like 2.5L/100 kms, which is extraordinary and competes well with electric without the range anxiety. Certainly price is much lower compare to Zero. However, its availability in Canada is zero. Not sure about the U.S.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Belt drive on that Forza. Nice to see that.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Belt drive on that Forza. Nice to see that.

Honda Forza? Yeah, it is a scooter.

I reckon you mean the Zero DSR above?

 

[the Ferret]

I've ridden a Zero S. It was a strange experience for someone used to ice motors and characteristics. Dealer pulled it out the front door of the shop, turned a key and said " There, it's running" I couldn't hear anything and I said " what's running?" Lol. He explained how to go and stop, and I climbed on and took off. WHIIIRRRRRRRRRR. First stop sign I come up to I hit the brakes and " dang, it stalled" or so I thought, because it seemed like it had just quit. When an electric isnt moving there are no physical sensations, no vibrations, no noise, even the WHIIIIRRRRRR is gone. There is nothing. It's just there. LIke sitting on your CB in the garage. Weird. Other than that it runs, handles and stops like a regular motorcycle.

Still I think a scooter would be the perfect application for an electric motor.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Belt drive on that Forza. Nice to see that.

Honda Forza? Yeah, it is a scooter.

I reckon you mean the Zero DSR above?

Honda Forza? Yeah, it is a scooter.

I reckon you mean the Zero DSR above? Oops, my bad. Yes, the Zero DSR above. I've not seen one in the flesh. Nice looking two-wheeler.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I've ridden a Zero S. It was a strange experience for someone used to ice motors and characteristics. Dealer pulled it out the front door of the shop, turned a key and said " There, it's running" I couldn't hear anything and I said " what's running?" Lol. He explained how to go and stop, and I climbed on and took off. WHIIIRRRRRRRRRR. First stop sign I come up to I hit the brakes and " dang, it stalled" or so I thought, because it seemed like it had just quit. When an electric isnt moving there are no physical sensations, no vibrations, no noise, even the WHIIIIRRRRRR is gone. There is nothing. It's just there. LIke sitting on your CB in the garage. Weird. Other than that it runs, handles and stops like a regular motorcycle.

Still I think a scooter would be the perfect application for an electric motor.

Let's hope Honda/Yamaha comes out with something really cool, reliable and practical. Around here, cheap low-budget, tacky, offshore electric scooters are everywhere, on the sidewalk, on the road, slowing down road traffic, traumatizing sidewalk pedestrians, seniors ... annoying. These ones are too small to license (not sure why), but too powerful for sidewalks.

 

[Bob750_imp]

I came to this thread to read about bags and learned a few good things about people's experiences with them. Probably going to get a set of Tourmaster Elite saddlebags and that Cortech 2.0 tank bag for weekend trips. Then my 2017 EX can be naked again for local day trips when I don't need to carry cargo.

But since this thread has turned toward electric bikes, I'll mention that 4 years ago at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach, I got to ride a Harley-Davidson LiveWire demo unit. They had a fleet of about 20 that they took on tour with the IMS. I got to ride it for nearly a half-hour through the streets of Long Beach with a short stint on the freeway. It was really quite an experience. 100% torque whenever you wanted it. Regenerative braking that almost made using the brake unnecessary when rolling up to a stop. I don't think $30K for one now is worth it, but if you have money to throw away, it'd be a fun toy to have.

Also Piaggio is about to come to market with an electric Vespa: the [url=https://electrek.co/2018/08/27/electric-vespa-the-elletrica-production/]Elettrica which would also be fun around town...

 

[Django]

I've a spare Held tankbag. When I arrive June 03 in LA, I could bring it with me.

It is not magnetic, it is tied with a leather strap around the headset and a Velcro at the back.

 

[Bob750_imp]

I appreciate the offer Django! However I will be wanting to use my new luggage well before June. ;-) Also I think I'm already sold on the ease-of-use that the magnetic attachment seems to offer.

 

[Django]

Never mind, Bob. Wish you always happy trips with your CB. :beerchug: