Neat Tank Bag System (Idea)

[rce]

I have now at last got a system I am happy with, my requirements were a tank bag that would hold a few bits and pieces without being too large. Ability to carry phone, wallet, keys and maybe a can of pop, and not cost too much.

I bought the Kriega Tank which is a strap on tank cover. It comes with some sticky back velcro pads (industrial strength). I removed my central false tank cover and stuck the pads inside this such that the fixing straps (with corresponding velcro) would place the Kriega in the right position. The other end of the Kriega has straps designed for the headstock, I cut the adjusting buckles off and replaced with 20mm wide elastic, the two lengths of elastic fasten to the slotted fixings under the seat. I used press studs to join the elastic, but you could knot it. Press studs mean it can be removed, knotted elastic will need cutting.

This gave me a basic cover for affixing the Kriega US-5, as this is cheap and waterproof I can afford to leave it attached to the bike most of the time. The US-5 is ok for a phone and wallet etc.

Next I wanted a slightly larger bag, preferably with map pocket. This I found in the Hein Gericke Streetline Tank Bag Mini GPS, it comes with a map pocket that press studs over the tank bag.

I used some of the left over strapping from the Kriega to make two straps with 15mm press studs to match the tank bag. The straps pass through the Kriega Tank and attach to the press studs on the tank bag (meant for connecting the map pocket). I added extra studs to the strap so the map pocket can still be attached.

Great thing now is I have a choice, US-5, tank bag, map pocket, or tank bag with map pocket. Well chuffed with the setup

 

[Dean]

Nice neat system you have there Alan

Is the streetline mini GPS 100% waterproof like the kriega?


My Bmw 800/650 standard tank bag (its like a bucket) its to big even not expanded. and with the rain cover its like a airbag in your face

 

[rce]

Is the streetline mini GPS 100% waterproof like the kriega?

The Streetline doesn't come with a cover and the main pocket zip is one of those water proof ones, and it appears pretty waterproof. At £35 the streetline is a bargain. The Kriega Tank is £19, Elastic was a couple of quid, the press studs cost less than £9 for 25 with a tool.

It had a fairly good test on a recent ride and nothing got wet inside, we ended up stopping in a pub and left a massive puddle under our jackets which gives you a clue of how wet it was. The map pocket helps as it clips over the bag and acts as a rain shield when stopped.

The Kriega is a dry bag design so I keep the Kriega on even when washing.