Can Am Tank Bag

[pierrelogic]

I have the Nelson Rigg tank bag and use it every time I ride. Side pockets are nice and the bag itself can carry quite a bit. More room needed? the bottom zipper provides even more storage. Check Spyderwolf's comprehensive review HERE

As far as waterproof...I store the bag that comes with it right in the bag and when pulled over the top it is 100% waterproof.

 

[YPILOT]

http://www.newenough.com/parts/luggage/tank_bags/nelson_rigg/cas455_can_am_spyder_tank_bag.html

 

[SpyderWolf]

I have the Nelson Rigg tank bag and use it every time I ride. Side pockets are nice and the bag itself can carry quite a bit. More room needed? the bottom zipper provides even more storage. Check Spyderwolf's comprehensive review HERE

As far as waterproof...I store the bag that comes with it right in the bag and when pulled over the top it is 100% waterproof.

Couldn't have said it better myself. :thumbup:

 

[bone crusher]

I use a full size tank bag. The BRP bag is too small for my needs and can scratch/stain the plastic. IMHO

What are you putting in the tank bag anyway? I can't figure out how much space is needed up there?? How does it scratch the plastic? I've had mine for almost 2 years and don't have a scratch...what is sharp enough on the bag to scratch the plastic?

I can put my sunglasses, phone, water, juice, keys, bars, and whatever else and be fine...plenty of room...and if it rains, I'm good to go...what are people sticking in a tank bag that is so large?

I also have the bag that goes on the sport rack...that one usually has nearly nothing in it because all I need fits in the tank bag. I think the function of the tank bag is for 'essentials'...

As far as getting a bag that needs a cover, that is silly to me. The idea of a bag is to provide protection from the elements...needing to cover a bag with essentially a bag defeats the purpose for me...there's enough to worry about just getting dressed to ride the bike...more things to cover/uncover is a hassle.

Some complain about staining...:hun:...if you have a bag there, you'll always have a bag of some sort...if the black from the microfiber bottom leaves a bit of color, so be it. Any material will bleed color if it gets wet and sits for a while...honestly, there's no harm with the BRP bag...and it is waterproof on its own (unless, I guess, it gets wet from underneath and sits that way for a long period of time)...I've never had moisture in the bag before...

What to use for a tank bag is obviously a personal choice. I know we all try to do our own thing and feel many times that BRP products don't stand up to after-market options. For the tank bag, I'll stick with the BRP...I've been in enough downpours to know that contents do not get wet...I love that bag...as I do the back bag and now the hard bags I just got...

If people think the price is the limiting factor, just go on ebay and save a bundle...the bag fits the bike perfectly...

 

[Roger]

Let me preface this with my cost of my tank bag....Free! (so I am biased...LOL)
I like havin a bag there. Its handy to keep sunglasses, helmet lock cable, and other knick knacks that dont need to be locked up but easy access is convenient. The bag seems to be holding up well, but if it ever wears out, Ill modify a cheaper bag with straps to fit the mount that comes with the BRP bag. It is a neat way they mounted it.

LJ i'am curious you have a helmet lock why not just put it in the frunk.:dontknow:

 

[LittleJohn]

LJ i'am curious you have a helmet lock why not just put it in the frunk.:dontknow:

I agree that would be the easiest. I however am a bit too anal and tend to keep alot of emergency stuff on the bike. Basic tools, compressor, tie wraps, electric meter, tire plug kit, dual tire gage, etc. This all takes up room and is stuff I dont want stolen. Its easier to lock up the helmet on the rare occasion I need to than to figure out where else to keep this stuff. If my memory serves, ive only had to use my emergency stuff once on my own bike, but all the others I ride with that have needed somethin are eternally grateful!
Just a matter of choice really.:2thumbs:

 

[slurpeegirl]

How is the bag? Will it go on my 2012 can am spyder rs-s?

I have a Cortech mini-tank bag and it works great...plus, it's half the price of the BRP tank bag. The Nelson Rigg bag seems like a good bag as well and it's bigger than the BRP.