My $5 tank bag
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:32 pm
$366 for a tank bag? That's how much a genuine BMW tank bag costs on Amazon. EBay had a few on the listing, but many went for $100-$200 for well-used ones. Damn BMW? Why make things difficult for the common folk?
All I wanted was a place to put my maps on the tank while I'd ride, and I did not need something as big as the OEM bag. (And I surely don't want to pay $366!)
Enjoying a nice summer weekend before my next long ride, I decided to take the matter in my own hands and create something which meets my need.
Taking advantage of what was an impediment--the tank bag mount frame which makes most strap type bags difficult to mount--I used it to attach a plexiglass sheet with appropriate cutouts to attach my map sleeve. The one I had one handy was from Aerostich. I'm sure other types will fit.
The best part? It only cost $5. That'll make the MRS happy.
Want one for yourself? Why not make a trip to your local home impreovment store and try it out? It took me only 20 min to design and fab.
All I wanted was a place to put my maps on the tank while I'd ride, and I did not need something as big as the OEM bag. (And I surely don't want to pay $366!)
Enjoying a nice summer weekend before my next long ride, I decided to take the matter in my own hands and create something which meets my need.
Taking advantage of what was an impediment--the tank bag mount frame which makes most strap type bags difficult to mount--I used it to attach a plexiglass sheet with appropriate cutouts to attach my map sleeve. The one I had one handy was from Aerostich. I'm sure other types will fit.
The best part? It only cost $5. That'll make the MRS happy.
Want one for yourself? Why not make a trip to your local home impreovment store and try it out? It took me only 20 min to design and fab.