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Bought my first tank bag

Started by musicman, July 30, 2012, 07:32:42 PM

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Dads_FJ

Quote from: ribbert on August 13, 2012, 04:07:43 AM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 12, 2012, 09:54:08 PM
Indeed it does, thanks Dan... I was hoping Givi made something w/o the electronic gadget holder in the top.

I'm curious, what's the problem with electronic gadget holder?  Either don't use it, cut a bit of foam to fill it or, like me, cover it with a map.

Figured since I don't own a GPS or I-phone etc... why pay for that 'feature; if they offered one without.  No matter it''s not a deal breaker - I'll still consider it.  You are still pleased with yours?
John S.

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ribbert

Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 13, 2012, 07:32:33 AM
Quote from: ribbert on August 13, 2012, 04:07:43 AM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 12, 2012, 09:54:08 PM
Indeed it does, thanks Dan... I was hoping Givi made something w/o the electronic gadget holder in the top.

I'm curious, what's the problem with electronic gadget holder?  Either don't use it, cut a bit of foam to fill it or, like me, cover it with a map.

Figured since I don't own a GPS or I-phone etc... why pay for that 'feature; if they offered one without.  No matter it''s not a deal breaker - I'll still consider it.  You are still pleased with yours?

Yes, still pleased with mine.  Even though it's expandable, I've never bothered because I like the convenience of it rather than maximising on board storage.  My only compaint would be the clear top compartment is pretty useless for maps ( the shape of it and the length of the zip ) It's also a great size to carry, it has a handle, if you want to take it with you on foot.  Even if you had a phone or GPS that's not where you'd want it, maybe an ipod if your into music while you ride - not something I'm comfortable with myself, unless I'm in the mood to spear off into the woods to my favourite music on the first corner I come to.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

bigbore2

Decided to buy my first tank bag after reading about your purchase.  Like it a lot. Am testing it on a 3500 mi. trip. Had leaking at the map pocket zipper and got the bottom of my maps wet yesterday.  Otherwise like it a lot.  By the way, on either side of bag their is a connecter [plastic snap]. Is this to connect to bottom edge of tank? Where to get these? 

rktmanfj

Quote from: ribbert on August 13, 2012, 04:07:43 AM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 12, 2012, 09:54:08 PM
Indeed it does, thanks Dan... I was hoping Givi made something w/o the electronic gadget holder in the top.

I'm curious, what's the problem with electronic gadget holder?  Either don't use it, cut a bit of foam to fill it or, like me, cover it with a map.


If it's like my Marsee bag, electronic gadget cooker is more like it.      :shok:

In warmer weather, it doesn't take very long at all for a cell phone to get hot enough to shut down, or even too hot to comfortably hold for very long.  DAMHIKIJKOK?

Randy T
Indy

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