cmh_sprint Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Looking for insight from anyone who has used the Givi tank lock system. Thinking about pulling the trigger on a tank bag. I have a plastic tank and not a big fan of strapping a bag to the tank so I have limited choices. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 No insight but if I were ever to back to a tank bag the lock ring is the only way I would do it. Heard good things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I run a Cortech Dryver lock ring tank bag. I've had it on my old BMW and now my FJR. It has plenty of room (Hat, Keys, Wallet, 2 Bottles of water, pair of gloves, advil, etc). I don't have a very good pic of the bag, but it doesn't touch the paint. Only gripe is after 4/5 years, it is starting to show some fading. Mine is size small. http://www.cortech.net/inc/sdetail/dryver_tank_bag/175/568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I have a Givi tank bag with ring lock for my VStrom and it's great. Picked it up used from a guy in Lima who sold his strom. Bag has lots of room, two side pockets and a rain cover. Ring lock system is easy on and off, and seems very secure. I'm not sure of the model number. I give it 2 thumbs up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Found a photo of the bag on the bike. Edited May 5, 2016 by Wahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks for the information. I will most likely go down this path before the Gap trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) In my sick twisted way it is amusing to watch you ex-trailer queens scramble before the gap trip. Edited May 5, 2016 by Tonik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I have no insight on a tank bag. For me personally I purchased a set of Motocentric sport saddle bags last year when I went to the dragon. They worked very well. The waterproof covers did not hold up to freeway speeds, but I did not rely on them anyways. I put everything in plastic bags before slipping it into the saddlebags. I lay on my tank on the highway and I think a tank bag would interfere with that. Between the saddles and the backpack I strap on the rear of my bike I had enough storage for my 5 day trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Tonik said: In my sick twisted way it is amusing to watch you ex-trailer queens scramble before the gap trip. No scrambling here. I have the factory hard bags and a tail bag already. Just looking for convenience. You just worry about not spilling your 64oz Big Gulp hanging off your bars while you ride that road couch. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 No scrambling here. I have the factory hard bags and a tail bag already. Just looking for convenience. You just worry about not spilling your 64oz Big Gulp hanging off your bars while you ride that road couch. Get a couple bendy straws and he can share it going down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I got your bend over straw right here buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 This thread cost me 100 bones cause I bought one. I'll give a full review once I receive it and have a chance to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) I have 2 Givi tank bags that use the tank lock ring. Best tank bags I've ever bought and I've had several magnetic ones in the past. I used to always worry about sand and grit getting between the magnet style bags and the paint but not anymore. Also, I always managed to put the magnetic ones on crooked, especially if sticking it on while seated on the bike. This bothered me because I'm anal about things in general. I got 2 because I wanted a small one for things like sunglasses, etc when my luggage needs were meager and a larger one for trips when I need to carry a lot of stuff. They pop on and off very simply but are secure once on. There are only really two down sides - depending on your bike. 1) There's the somewhat unsightly ring on the tank when not using one of the bags if you have a bling bike. 2) If you have a GPS or phone mounted on your bars, it can hit the bag depending on the bike, bag size and mounting location. This can be an issue with magnetic or strap bags too but at least those you can change the position on the tank a bit to accommodate the needed clearance. With these, it's always in a consistent spot. Edited May 13, 2016 by ScubaCinci 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 So I just received the tanklock bag from Givi. First note is that it doesn't come with the mounting flange so you need to purchase that separately. Just a warning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thanks. Every listing I have seen says you need to order the bike specific ring in addition to the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Yep...I think they are mostly specific to brands and not models as it has to match the bolt pattern but there may be exceptions where withing a brand, the bolt patterns differ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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