Tank bag

[ZOA NOM]

FTFY? What's that? "Fix This F*&%ing Yamaha?

[Pat Conlon]

Joe, see what happens when you post in the wrong section?   

[ZOA NOM]

For the record, I provided quality content to the thread... 

[Tuned forks]

Joe, see what happens when you post in the wrong section?   

I know Pat, I know but the luggage section gets very little love.  No one actually answered my question either so I suppose no SW Motech users here.

Joe

[Pat Conlon]

Joe, no worries... it's all fun...I do want pictures of Rick's 911 at the RPM shop....

[aviationfred]

Does anyone use SW Motech tank bags?  If so, what are your thoughts please.  I'm looking at a Sport Evo.

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech-evo-sport-tank-bag-14-21-l-for-evo-tank-ring-black-grey

Joe

I have no experience with the SW Motech tank bags. I do know that Twisted Throttle is a serious accessories company. Watching some of their product videos, I would believe that they thoroughly test most if not all of the gear they sell. The SW-Motech line of gear is close to being top of the market and very much used in Europe. I would say, if you like the bag and the mounting system, go for it.


Fred

[Motofun]

I have the smallest version of the SW Motech that mounts on a ring bolted to the gas cap.  It's on my FZ-09 so a small bag was the only viable option for me.  It's a very good design that keeps the top of the tank pristine.  Only issue I've had is that about once a year the latching mechanism takes a drop of oil to keep it functioning smoothly.

[Dads_FJ]

I have the smallest version of the SW Motech that mounts on a ring bolted to the gas cap.  It's on my FZ-09 so a small bag was the only viable option for me.  It's a very good design that keeps the top of the tank pristine.  Only issue I've had is that about once a year the latching mechanism takes a drop of oil to keep it functioning smoothly.

Like Motofun, I also use the strapless/magnetic-less ring style, only mfg by GIVI.  There are bigger ones and smaller ones but this one is just right for me.




Another benefit is that it's easy to transfer from one bike to another like the magnetic style.  My TDM has a quirky shaped gas tank so I purchased an additional ring and mounted it on that.

[racerrad8]

Joe, no worries... it's all fun...

This reminds me of the good ol' days when rktmanfj (Randy T) and Travis398 used to spar over the Colts/Patriots in the "Ohh it's on now" threads.

The days when guys could give each other shit and no one got offended. If they did, they resolved it without having to whine to everyone else. That's why rick has to bring the Merlot and leave the whine at home.

I do want pictures of Rick's 911 at the RPM shop....

I'm not sure if Rick took any, but I missed the opportunity. Next time for sure.

The initial reports is the car handled better and was more consistent through the whole race.
Unfortunately, we did not get all the way through the set-up and Rick had some more to do when he got home. But, if he did that right we should be able to start tweaking it now for even more improvement.

Randy - RPM

[ZOA NOM]

Joe, no worries... it's all fun...

This reminds me of the good ol' days when rktmanfj (Randy T) and Travis398 used to spar over the Colts/Patriots in the "Ohh it's on now" threads.

The days when guys could give each other shit and no one got offended. If they did, they resolved it without having to whine to everyone else. That's why rick has to bring the Merlot and leave the whine at home.

I do want pictures of Rick's 911 at the RPM shop....

I'm not sure if Rick took any, but I missed the opportunity. Next time for sure.

The initial reports is the car handled better and was more consistent through the whole race.
Unfortunately, we did not get all the way through the set-up and Rick had some more to do when he got home. But, if he did that right we should be able to start tweaking it now for even more improvement.

Randy - RPM

It's ALWAYS fun, and never malicious.

The car is definitely much better balanced, and handling better as a result. Tire temps and lap times have improved significantly, as has my place in the pack. Randy's setup knowledge is invaluable, and I really appreciated his time and effort. The effort is continuing as I dial in the setup. The car is up on the scales at the moment, awaiting fine adjustment of toe and minor ride height. Also plan to re-measure corner weights following some weight loss, beginning with a lexan windshield and replacement of a heavy fuel pump cover plate under the car. With the final tweaks, I should be able to make the fine-tuning adjustments at the track with swaybar settings and tire pressures. I'm going to Buttonwillow in a few weeks, so I'll have some more data following that race weekend.

Oh, and Merlot is a little manly, Randy, you strike me as more of a White Zinfandel... 

[racerrad8]

Oh, and Merlot is a little manly, Randy, you strike me as more of a White Zinfandel... 

Buddy, when you start driving a real race car, your ball size will increase to manly dimensions. When you start racing a real race powered by an FJ motorcycle engine, they turn into brass.

You have to be careful when sitting down to take a crap, those brass balls constantly fall into the water.

I saw those B&J wine coolers in your trailer, who knew strawberry daiquiri was your favorite. I'm sure the zin is close by...

Real race car drivers drink manly wines like the Merlot.

Randy - RPM

[ZOA NOM]

The B&J's (appropriate, no?) were your Mom's. She left them in my trailer. Also, the last thing the forum needs is YOU describing MY balls. People might think you know what you're talking about.  

[racerrad8]

The B&J's (appropriate, no?) were your Mom's. She left them in my trailer. Also, the last thing the forum needs is YOU describing MY balls. People might think you know what you're talking about.  

Sorry; moms, wives, g-friends etc is the line bro we are not getting too... 

But by looking at the skinny jeans you wear, you must be dreaming of manly ball size.

Randy - RPM

[ZOA NOM]

The B&J's (appropriate, no?) were your Mom's. She left them in my trailer. Also, the last thing the forum needs is YOU describing MY balls. People might think you know what you're talking about. 

Sorry; moms, wives, g-friends etc is the line bro we are not getting too... 

But by looking at the skinny jeans you wear, you must be dreaming of manly ball size.

Randy - RPM

Fair enough, I'll take my balls and go home. 

[racerrad8]

But by looking at the skinny jeans you wear, you must be dreaming of manly ball size.

Randy - RPM

Fair enough, I'll take my balls and go home.  

Singing soprano all the way

Randy - RPM