Tankbag recommendations

[pdevos]

What tankbags do people have on their R1200GS's or Adventures and how do you like them? Any non-GS-specific tank bags that fit well? Anyone using the Touratech Standard, which l'm favouring at the moment?

My main criteria are:
- snug fit, unobtrusive to gauges and controls
- won't scuff bike's finish
- large, removable map pocket
- expansion/contraction
- waterproof, or has good cover that leaves map visible

[AWILYCOYOTE]

Originally Posted by pdevos

What tankbags do people have on their R1200GS's or Adventures and how do you like them? Any non-GS-specific tank bags that fit well? Anyone using the Touratech Standard, which l'm favouring at the moment?

My main criteria are:
- snug fit, unobtrusive to gauges and controls
- won't scuff bike's finish
- large, removable map pocket
- expansion/contraction
- waterproof, or has good cover that leaves map visible

I USE THE TOURATECH ONE ON A GSA, I HATE IT, PAID 109 EURO, THE MAP CASE IS A GOOD SIZE HOWEVER IT IS NOT WATERPROOF, A LOT OF MOISTURE GETS IN.
THE VELCRO TABS THAT YOU STICK ON THE BODY, THE GLUE GAVE UP THE GHOST ON A NOT VERY HOT DAY AND LEFT A HORRIBLE GUMMY MESS THAT TOOK A LONG TIME TO CLEAN.
THE ACTUAL TANK BAG IS GOOD, AND SITS WELL EVEN WHEN EXPANDED.
ON THE WHOLE THOUGH I WAS NOT IMPRESSED.

[HMarc]

See this thread -- Chicane tankbag

[ipshr]

I have the BMW GS tank bag. It is roomy and easy to mount but a bit bulky when you have to lean over the tank.

[tburk]

I'm looking too, and have been told that the big BMW GS tankbag interferes with the crossmember on the GSA's handlebar. It's also larger than what I want.

[GSRider]

Baglux tank cover and two different size bags used as necessary, protects the tank from scratches and allows you access to the various size bags that Baglux make...

[Old Nuke]

I use the large Wolfman Expedition on my Adventure. Needs no raincover, clears the crossbar on the handle bar, has a decent mapholder and doesn't slide around on the tank. It's well built and rugged.
http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedi...xpTankBag.html

[StuWG]

I second GSrider, I too have a Baglux system, easy to get on and off, looks good and protects the tank, spot on.

[Texas42]

I really like Chicane bags, they are excellent quality and the guys at Chicane back up their product. They were at Paonia (Top-of-the-Rockies) rally, and let me try a couple of different bags on my GS and I liked the slightly smaller Canyon EX ($125) bag that the GS Specific one.

[papawheelie]

I have the bagster system. I had to order from nippy normans in england. I I like the easy on off. Started to tear but never kept going. Many long trips, maybe 8000 miles and still nice. The tank cover is a bit difficult to install remove. But you rarely need to to that. Favorite system, but I'm looking for on that is even better.