New small magnetic tank bag on my C50T with pics - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

jet987 · 03-23-2007, 06:04 PM

Well, I bought a magnetic tank bag for my 2005 C50T on Ebay for $44 including shipping, attached are pics. It's black and made of lambskin and smaller than most tank bags as I didn't want a big backpack-sized bag in front of me. It's a perfect size for storing small items and in my opinion, does not ruin the lines of the bike. The magnets are on the far left and far right flaps of the bag and about the size of a quarter, small in size but quite strong, I hope the magnets will be far enough from a digital camera in the center pocket to not affect the memory. I placed the bag just below the 2 buttons on the speedometer, fits perfectly and my legs don't even come close to touching the bag. When detached from the tank, there are 2 loops in the back to hook to a belt (I doubt I'll wear it though). There are 4 pockets total, 2 velcro pockets on each side, 1 main zippered pocket in center, and a center see-through zippered pocket, perfect for my cell phone, which I use as a GPS and MP3 player too. I'll use the other pockets for sunglasses, garage opener, toll-pass transponder, etc.

SoCalCruisin · 03-23-2007, 06:22 PM

That looks pretty good on there, and handy too. Thanks for sharing.

Uncle B · 03-23-2007, 08:17 PM

Looks great and smaller than what I went with.

Oldgoat · 03-24-2007, 09:30 AM

That's a nice little bag. Smaller than mine but with a good number of storage pockets.

Was it a "one off" on ebay or does the vendor have more of them?

jet987 · 03-24-2007, 11:22 AM

Oldgoat, sent you PM with Ebay seller's info.

svjoe · 03-24-2007, 08:05 PM

looks good. not sure if i am a fan of the tankbag on a cruiser though. on a sportbike, cool..........cruiser still up in the air

jet987 · 03-25-2007, 05:15 PM

It's been great to carry small stuff in the tank bag instead of on my person, and more accessible than storing stuff in the saddle bags. I plan to get some sort of layering under the tank bag to prevent scratching the tank.

Davy · 03-26-2007, 12:54 PM

What kind of small stuff are you talking about? I bought one of those windshield baggies for my C50T and it works great for garage door opener, and maybe a pair of glasses. It is well out of my field of vision when I'm riding.

You guys talking about holding more than that or what? I guess I never even thought of a tank bag. The idea sounds cool but I'm not sure I like the look. But hey different strokes for different folks...right!

92Notch · 03-26-2007, 02:12 PM

I plan to sew some harddrive magnets (they're strong) into a fanny pack so that I can use it as a tank bag ... and then take it off and carry it.... I'm cheap.

jet987 · 03-26-2007, 05:57 PM

Davy, here's what I keep in the tank bag:
garage opener
toll pass transponder
sunglasses
digital camera (sometimes)
house keys (sometimes)
cell phone (sometimes)
GPS receiver for cell phone (sometimes)

Clintoysterwood · 05-17-2007, 10:44 AM

I did not think tank bags on a cruiser was for me until I met the Cortech super mini magnetic, works on the dual sport, the beemer, and the C-50. It is cordura, not leather, but I like everything it carries and how easy it is to take all your important stuff with you when I park the bike. I have not even left it in a restaurant yet! But I am definantly a fan of tank bags. Hell, I'm not going to win any fashion awards anyway, so comfort is what matters and the small tank bags sure adds to my overall comfort.

03-23-2007, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
jet987 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50T black Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 61	New small magnetic tank bag on my C50T with pics Well, I bought a magnetic tank bag for my 2005 C50T on Ebay for $44 including shipping, attached are pics. It's black and made of lambskin and smaller than most tank bags as I didn't want a big backpack-sized bag in front of me. It's a perfect size for storing small items and in my opinion, does not ruin the lines of the bike. The magnets are on the far left and far right flaps of the bag and about the size of a quarter, small in size but quite strong, I hope the magnets will be far enough from a digital camera in the center pocket to not affect the memory. I placed the bag just below the 2 buttons on the speedometer, fits perfectly and my legs don't even come close to touching the bag. When detached from the tank, there are 2 loops in the back to hook to a belt (I doubt I'll wear it though). There are 4 pockets total, 2 velcro pockets on each side, 1 main zippered pocket in center, and a center see-through zippered pocket, perfect for my cell phone, which I use as a GPS and MP3 player too. I'll use the other pockets for sunglasses, garage opener, toll-pass transponder, etc. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2005 Suzuki C50T Last edited by jet987; 03-23-2007 at 06:22 PM.

03-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	Looks great and smaller than what I went with. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

03-24-2007, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldgoat Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 150	That's a nice little bag. Smaller than mine but with a good number of storage pockets. Was it a "one off" on ebay or does the vendor have more of them? __________________ 2006 M50, Black

03-24-2007, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
jet987 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50T black Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 61	Oldgoat, sent you PM with Ebay seller's info. __________________ 2005 Suzuki C50T

03-24-2007, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
svjoe In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 03 SV1000S/06 C50T Location: ROCHESTER,NY Posts: 109	looks good. not sure if i am a fan of the tankbag on a cruiser though. on a sportbike, cool..........cruiser still up in the air __________________ GET WHAT YA CAN WHILE YA CAN!! LIFE IS TOO DAMN SHORT!!!!

03-23-2007, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCalCruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Yamaha Midnight Royal Star Venture, 2005 Boulevard C50T (For Sale) Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 342	That looks pretty good on there, and handy too. Thanks for sharing.

03-25-2007, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
jet987 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50T black Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 61	It's been great to carry small stuff in the tank bag instead of on my person, and more accessible than storing stuff in the saddle bags. I plan to get some sort of layering under the tank bag to prevent scratching the tank. __________________ 2005 Suzuki C50T

03-26-2007, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Davy Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2006 C50T Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 34	What kind of small stuff are you talking about? I bought one of those windshield baggies for my C50T and it works great for garage door opener, and maybe a pair of glasses. It is well out of my field of vision when I'm riding. You guys talking about holding more than that or what? I guess I never even thought of a tank bag. The idea sounds cool but I'm not sure I like the look. But hey different strokes for different folks...right!

03-26-2007, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	I plan to sew some harddrive magnets (they're strong) into a fanny pack so that I can use it as a tank bag ... and then take it off and carry it.... I'm cheap. __________________

03-26-2007, 05:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
jet987 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50T black Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 61	small stuff Davy, here's what I keep in the tank bag: garage opener toll pass transponder sunglasses digital camera (sometimes) house keys (sometimes) cell phone (sometimes) GPS receiver for cell phone (sometimes) __________________ 2005 Suzuki C50T

05-17-2007, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Clintoysterwood Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Foothills of the Cascades Posts: 79	I did not think tank bags on a cruiser was for me until I met the Cortech super mini magnetic, works on the dual sport, the beemer, and the C-50. It is cordura, not leather, but I like everything it carries and how easy it is to take all your important stuff with you when I park the bike. I have not even left it in a restaurant yet! But I am definantly a fan of tank bags. Hell, I'm not going to win any fashion awards anyway, so comfort is what matters and the small tank bags sure adds to my overall comfort.

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