How to protect tank when using a tank bag?

I got a clip on, non-magnetic tank bag for free, patched all the holes and am ready to use it. I also just got my tank repainted and don't want the nylon on the bottom of the bag to scratch up the new paint job. Any words of advice on what to put between the tank bag and the tank to keep it from getting scratched? Thanks a lot!

 

Buy a Sheet of Magnetic Material used to make Refrigerator Magnets.

Cut-out patches to Place on the Tank and keep the Bag's Mag's off the paint!

 

Most tank bags come with either a non-marring rubber mat or a sheep fuzz pad on the bottom side of the bag.

I have a small strap on tank bag with the sheep fuzz option made specifically for my Beemer LT and it is awesome! I keep a pair of sunglasses, a bottle of water, a spare pair of ear protectors, a selection of CD's for the changer, my summer gloves etc in it

Unsnap one latch, pick it up and away you go.

Go to your local MC shop or MC accessory shop and take a look. Once you see the pads you will figure out a good alternative.

Loren

 

The bag I used for years on the Norton needed a pad too. I used a thin (1/4") foam pad cut from a "backpackers bedroll" pad I picked up for cheap at a camping supply store. When the foam pad got tattered or worn out I'd just cut out another one. I think I got three or four pads out of one "bedroll."

The tank bag I use now (Cortech magnetic) has a grippy-foam bottom.

 

My fear with using foam was that small bits of sand and gravel would get embedded in it and scratch the tank. Don't think this will happen? Thanks!

 

That's why I ended up with the particular foam I did. It's "closed cell" and has a "skin" so that didn't happen.

I second the advice to go to a cycle accessory shop and look at the current offerings.

 

Metal fillings are last thing you want on a magnet mount tank bag. Keep the bag out of places like garages and off floors. Just food for thought.

 

I always make sure the bottom of my tank bag is free of all hangers on.
Make sure the tank is clean too.
When I take the bag off I place it upside down so things don't stick to the mags.

 

Have been using Magnetic tank bag for a while n never striked me to look at the bottoms before placing it on tank..from now on yes. Thanks Lostboy

 

There's nothing wrong with using a strap mount bag either. I don't have an option as everything up top on my bike is boat metal. VERY easy to install on bike and very easy to remove. I leave a strap which is looped around a frame member between the seat and the "tank" on the bike all the time. There is a snap on the end of of the strap. At the top of the bag is another strap that stays attached to the bag. It is a loop going from one side of the bag to the other. I drop the looped end around the front of the tank and snap the back clip in place. 5 second install. Wanna take it with you when you walk away from the bike? Just unsnap the back snap, push the bag forward and use the looped strap as a handle.

No magnetic anomalies or Klingons to worry about scratching your tank.

 

Get some of that non slip rubber mesh....cheap and readily available at any $2.00 shop. Took me years to find out how to stop a sleeping bag slipping off a ducktail.....now I know!

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