BMW Adventure tankbag ?

[GeoJeff]

Will be picking up a (new to me) 09 GSA this week-end -
Was thinking of adding the BMW GSA tankbag while the dealer is giving me a discount on accessories... Any feedback on that bag would be appreciated - I can only find rather uninformative single pictures online...

[marc]

Welcome to the forum. When the GS first came out some folks who got the BMW tankbag complained that it was too big. Both the bike and the tankbag have changed since then. Perhaps BMW did something right as you don't hear much about the updated bag one way or another.

Before buying lay the bag on your tank, sit on the bike, and see if it bothers you. Turn the front wheel lock to lock and see if the bag gets in the way.

[adamski79]

Hi All,

Just after a bit of advice on tank bags and came across this forum. Although an experienced biker I'm new to the BMW scene, just bought an 09 1200 GSA recently. I'm after a decent quality tank bag can anyone recommend a decent product? I'd be using it for week long trips mainly to hold small items and maps as I also have panniers. Are the BMW or Touratech ones any good?

I have a chance to purchase a BMW one with part number:

tankrucksack r1200gs
7687604
[993307]
lieferanten-nr.50751810

Can't find any info on BMW's website to say if this will fit my model bike, but it looks identical to the one in the current BMW catalogue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

many thanks, Adam.

[TomDac]

I thought the tankbag was too big, so instead, I opted for the wunderlich handlebar bag. It's perfect for my iphone and other small stuff...

[GeoJeff]

Originally Posted by marc

Welcome to the forum. When the GS first came out some folks who got the BMW tankbag complained that it was too big. Both the bike and the tankbag have changed since then. Perhaps BMW did something right as you don't hear much about the updated bag one way or another.

Before buying lay the bag on your tank, sit on the bike, and see if it bothers you. Turn the front wheel lock to lock and see if the bag gets in the way.

Thanks for the advice - One of the most important things for me is how easy it is to take off/on as I usually don't take it when I commute but do on the week-ends. Also how easy it is to do fill-ups (won't have to worry as much about this with the GSA

[mikec]

Originally Posted by GeoJeff

Thanks for the advice - One of the most important things for me is how easy it is to take off/on as I usually don't take it when I commute but do on the week-ends. Also how easy it is to do fill-ups (won't have to worry as much about this with the GSA

I use the smaller BMW bag and, for me, it's great. It fits like a glove on my '09 GSA and easy-on, easy-off. I keep my iPhone, iPod, J&M Integratr IV, small flashlight and a radar detector. I added an electrical receptacle on the other side to keep everything powered up. It stays dry inside, too.

Mike

[GeoJeff]

Picked up the GSA yesterday and drove it from San Diego to San Jose - partly in the rain along the coast - it was great. Tankbag-wise and ended up picking up the BMW GS Adventure tankbag from the dealer because I received a great discount on it - I like it. It is smaller than the "large" gs bag but still holds lots and is expandable. It has a useful small pouch in front were you can put valuables - phone, wallet, etc...) and easily detach and take with you (or you can use included strap to make into fanny pack). Despite the larger size it does not impede movement or vision in any way. The map pocket is HUGE. Inner pouch with cord makes it nearly waterproof without a cover, and pouch can be secured out of the way if rain resistance is not required. Only down side if fiddling with the zipper-and hook system when refueling - easier to dismount before trying to do it I think... Also you need to affix a velcro strip to your tank panel. Maybe I'll also pick-up a smaller bag sometimes for when you just want to carry a few things (isn't that what pockets are for ? )

[gulfstreamchris]

Originally Posted by mikec

I use the smaller BMW bag and, for me, it's great. It fits like a glove on my '09 GSA and easy-on, easy-off. I keep my iPhone, iPod, J&M Integratr IV, small flashlight and a radar detector. I added an electrical receptacle on the other side to keep everything powered up. It stays dry inside, too.

Mike

I heard the small tank bag does not fit the GSA. Did you have to do any modifications for it to fit? Is yours the latest from BMW? Love the look and feel of the smaller one but cautious as I was told it won't fit my 2011 GSA. Thanks!1

[teambarr]

Originally Posted by gulfstreamchris

I heard the small tank bag does not fit the GSA.

Um. What about the picture with the small bag on the GS Adventure just a couple posts up?

[mikec]

Originally Posted by gulfstreamchris

I heard the small tank bag does not fit the GSA. Did you have to do any modifications for it to fit? Is yours the latest from BMW? Love the look and feel of the smaller one but cautious as I was told it won't fit my 2011 GSA. Thanks!1

There were no real modifications done. They give you a small bar (for mounting the zippered base) that fits a GS where the tank skin screws are, near the seat. The mounting bar doesn't fit the GSA. I just took the tank skin off and used velcro on the back and attached the zippered base straight to it. No big deal at all. The bag doens't move.

Mike