Tank bag for my GTR1400

[2kwacks]

I have to say 2kwacks, that looks great!  Unfortunately I have the green bike which looks too good to hide under a bagster 

I guess perfection must keep searching 

that's quite witty for a "West Berkshireman" but I'm sure bagster do "snot green" colour

[Bumpkin]

Fair point, but I like my snot to be shiny 

[Ros]

That looks excellent!  GREAT colour too 

[JohnnyTh]

Tried to mount my new Givi T480 tank bag today, but no luck. The quick lock ring will not fit on the 08 gtr as there is not enough room behind the plastic "box" on the tank. I honestly do t like this box, even if its handy. Would the plastic cover from a  gtr1400 '10 model fit my 08?

As it is now i can use it but then need to remove the top of the "glovebox". Guess this would be a option for a longer trip on the bike. But it looks like crap when i then take the tank bag off.

[Debs]

Have you tried using nylon spacers to lift the mounting up?

Ive read somewhere that that is what you need to do for it to clear the 'glovebox'

[JohnnyTh]

I did think about using a spacer but dont think the fuel cap will open if i do. The givi conector ring is a full circle and not a horse shoe like the bags conection

[doebag]

I read on one of the forums that an early glovebox can fit a later bike with a bit of fettling to the mounting bracket and cable runs. Therefore the later plain cover should fit an early model fairly easily.

[JohnnyTh]

Interesting, guess im looking for å new cover to use with the tankbag then. Would be a easy fix then. And better then making a big spacer.

[doebag]

I have not read all these links, but think one of them is it

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9887
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5611
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2370
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=10318
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5611.0
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1855

HTH

Actually it was this one, http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1872.0
but the poster has removed the images, which defeats the object somewhat!

[JohnnyTh]

Found it, and even found a copy of that post with pics. 

Looks like im looking for a 2010 top tank panel to use when using my tankbag. Have a feeling it would stay on most of the time.

Searched Ebay but no used panel found. If anyone see one for sale please give me a shout:)

[Lonewolf]

Johnny, be wary about considering changing the older glove box for a new one, I tried it and it isnt as simple as it may at first appear. I went to the extent of buying a 2010 + bracket to secure the glove box cover to, it didnt work! 
I actually have a spare bracket, never been used and complete if you want it though to give it a try......

[JohnnyTh]

Thanx mate. Could be usefull. Think i might want to see what a 10 modell looks like first. As i have never seen one. Hell i never even seen another gtr in real life.

I have done some thinking and if i could borrow a metal turning lathe somwhere i could make myself a new quick lock bracket. One that is 10mm higer then givis original one. Should give enough room to clear the glove box.
Im leaving for work tomorrow. Maybe i should have a look and see if they have any alu or titanium material i could borrow and make one. Maybe it would look strange with such a tall bracket....

[Lonewolf]

Ok, no problem, let me know if you want it. No charge to you, as long as you cover the postage.

[Lonewolf]

Alternatively you could try this....



This is tapered, i.e. deeper at the front than the back and therefore lifts up the accessory mounted on top of it. It was previously installed on a 2008 model GTR with the glove box and I gather along with the normal mounting bracket cleared the glove box.

[JohnnyTh]

Alternatively you could try this....



This is tapered, i.e. deeper at the front than the back and therefore lifts up the accessory mounted on top of it. It was previously installed on a 2008 model GTR with the glove box and I gather along with the normal mounting bracket cleared the glove box.

Long time comming now but i have looked into the tankbag issue again. Wife bought me a givi tank bag and i totaly love it. but ofc it will not fit over the damed glovebox.
Lonewolf i supose this spacer is to use with SW-Motech's quick lock. Im looking into buying there quick lock evo and attach it to my Givi bag. Cant use a spacer like that on the Givi system as that system is a ring and not a "horse shoe" shape. If i did i would not be able to open the fuel cap

Where can i get my hands on a spacer like that?