Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: UncleBigBad on April 04, 2016, 08:08:02 AM

Title: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: UncleBigBad on April 04, 2016, 08:08:02 AM
Hola folks
Now I could go and test, but that would mean waiting until I get home tonight !
Is the fuel tank on the GTR metal or plastic - in other words "do I need a strap on tank bag?"

While I'm here - can anyone offer recommendations for a small bag for a map, passports and wallet please ? Nothing too big - that's what panniers are for. I've been looking at the Givi tanklock things

Cheers
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: PaulB on April 04, 2016, 08:20:41 AM
The fuel tank is metal.

The Givi tank lock system is excellent (from experience with previous bikes). Sadly the "glove box" on my Gen1 GTR means I can't use that on mine.

As yours is the Gen2, there shouldn't be a problem.

Cheers,

Paul B.
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: PRD on April 04, 2016, 08:26:07 AM
Yes tank lock is the way to go.
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: UncleBigBad on April 04, 2016, 08:30:53 AM
superb thank you both (am also sure that SWMBO will be happier that I don't start googling for strap ons)  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: O.C. on April 04, 2016, 09:19:15 AM
SW Motech  Quick Lock Evo  with tank ring is what I use

The ring is strong and secure  so a strap on wont be required  :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: GTRpilot on April 04, 2016, 10:25:09 AM
What O.C. said  :yes:
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: virginiajim on April 04, 2016, 11:18:39 AM
I use a magnetic tank bag when I must use a tank bag..  Hasn't fallen off yet.
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: Debs on April 04, 2016, 01:19:35 PM
Quote from: UncleBigBad on April 04, 2016, 08:30:53 AM
superb thank you both (am also sure that SWMBO will be happier that I don't start googling for strap ons)  :mfr_lol:

:eek: :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: Charlie747 on April 04, 2016, 05:46:42 PM
Quote from: Birdpilot on April 04, 2016, 10:25:09 AM
What O.C. said  :yes:

+1  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: Rusty on April 06, 2016, 03:27:46 PM
Don't strap anything onto your tank .. it will only get damaged.  :no: :no:
Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: Vixer on April 06, 2016, 09:21:43 PM
I've had the baglux covers on a few bikes over the years and like them but the one for the GTR doesn't look that cracking...

Title: Re: Do I need a strap on ? I'm talking about tank bags of course !!
Post by: virginiajim on April 06, 2016, 10:08:58 PM
Someone is going to have to change the title to this thread...