Stupid tank bag question

[Wonkey donkey]

Ok I know it's me being thick but when even the wife can't suss it I know I need to ask to satisfy the OCD in me.

So the GS large tank bag has a small zipped pocket at the front for wallet, passports etc and inside is a red drawstring but for the life of me I can't figure out what it's supposed to do. It doesn't tighten the inner lining or do anything as I can see so need someone to tell me so I can either

1) Feel like a Pratt
2) Feel like a twat

 

[RedRick Esq.]

It has been a while since i used a BMW tank bag but is it the thing you use to hold the liner back/appart for ease of loading

 

[Wonkey donkey]

No it's in the small front pocket and it's a 3 inch bit of red string with a toggle on the end. The toggle slides up and down the string, why I don't know, but the string is static and does seem to affect any other workings

Baffled?

 

[Sour Al]

Hi,

It's to hold a drinks/water bottle in the pocket without falling out.

Regards, Al

 

[Wonkey donkey]

Really?

Well that's bloody stupid if that's the case but mystery solved then I guess

Thanks

 

[JimmyMac]

Hi Wonkey, when I bought mine the I was told it was to keep the contents of the bag dry. You can roll the liner up and secure it to the edges with little toggles like a duffel coat.

JimmyMac

 

[Wonkey donkey]

Hi Jimmy

That's the large main compartment mate it's the small front pocket which is separate at the very front cheers.

 

[Flaming T]

Hi Jimmy

That's the large main compartment mate it's the small front pocket which is separate at the very front cheers.

I'm glad you have asked this question W D.... I picked up my 2014 GSA last weekend and it came with this (£200 ) accessory. Like you, I can't for the life of me, figure out what it's for. I have been searching on YT, other forums, internet search sites but yet to come up with anything. Guess we will just have to stick a bottle of water in it and be done...

If i do find anything, i'll let you know.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Its to keep elephants away.

 

[ShakeyGS]

I thought the BMW bags were waterproof already

 

[squibb34]

Hi,

It's to hold a drinks/water bottle in the pocket without falling out.

Regards, Al

OK ................ not mentioned in the Operating Instructions.

In mine it's blue elasticated. Can't imagine using it for drinks personally - I've put a key ring on mine, so I can clip lock keys etc in place.

Whilst the main compartment seems fully waterproof, this small outer pocket/bag (4) & the map pocket/card slot (2) as it is described, are only shower proof, so wallets/passports/toll money/maps/itinerary lists all need wrapping. Still, it's better than using rain covers.

...................... KEN

 

[Ex-Call Centre Chimp]

OK ................ not mentioned in the Operating Instructions.

In mine it's blue elasticated. Can't imagine using it for drinks personally - I've put a key ring on mine, so I can clip lock keys etc in place.

Whilst the main compartment seems fully waterproof, this small outer pocket/bag (4) & the map pocket/card slot (2) as it is described, are only shower proof, so wallets/passports/toll money/maps/itinerary lists all need wrapping. Still, it's better than using rain covers.

...................... KEN

OK ................ not mentioned in the Operating Instructions.

In mine it's blue elasticated. Can't imagine using it for drinks personally - I've put a key ring on mine, so I can clip lock keys etc in place.

Whilst the main compartment seems fully waterproof, this small outer pocket/bag (4) & the map pocket/card slot (2) as it is described, are only shower proof, so wallets/passports/toll money/maps/itinerary lists all need wrapping. Still, it's better than using rain covers.

...................... KEN

This. ^^^^^^^
Except that I got a 'free' one with my GSA which has never been used. But If it had been this is what I would have done.

 

[Flaming T]

"OK ................ not mentioned in the Operating Instructions"

There's a joke right there.... a massive book that has about 4 relevant pages in English...!