Tank bags with Map pocket VS GPS

[nelsonriggusa]

Hey guys, just wanted to reach out and ask, if you were buying a new tank bag, which you would prefer.


One with a traditional Map pocket



or one with GPS accommodations.



Thank you in advance.

 

[sddinnh]

If I was going to do a tank bag (and I'm not), I'd opt for the one that took the GPS. Although I rarely use the GPS to plan trips, I do use it as my portable map to get a general idea of where I am in relation to where I want to go. As such, I want it available to me all the time I'm riding. Just my humble opinion, I'm sure others think differently :shocked:

 

[ARCTIC]

Having both a map and GPS is ideal.

 

[bikeguy]

My GPS is mounted on the bike and I want it to stay with the bike. Although I seldom ride with a tank bag anymore, I prefer having a map pocket on the tank bag so it can be a backup to the GPS. As far as looking at my position relative to where I am going, I actually prefer a paper map. Maybe I'm just old fashioned. But I carry several good paper maps with me all the time. No matter what happens to the GPS, paper maps will always get me where I'm going and it's handy to have them in a map pocket on a tank bag. Just my opinion.

Cotton

 

[Chupaca]

No vote..!!

I carry both in the frunk...can clip the gps on and use in town. Pull out the folding map and find the route needed. Folding maps give you the big picture on the open road. Gps has limited view if you zoom out you no longer get the information....:thumbup:

 

[Yazz]

Neat idea! That would clean up my handlebars.

 

[cyclelover63]

I had the tank bag with the map window..I could print out directions and just glance down and see my next turn..That is,until I bought the Baker Built cupholder..Now,when I turn,The cupholder hits the bag..So,i ditched the tank bag for the 3-part dash bag setup to store my "stuff"..I have the built in GPS on my RTL..

 

[MikeinGA]

I like the map window. I have my GPS on the handle bars. I had problems with not being able to get a satellite with the GPS and got out the maps and was on my way. Even the cell phone would not work.


Mike

 

[KynardKnight6]

Nelson Rigg CL 2020 tank bag

Wanted to know if any has pictures of the nelson rigg cl 2020 tank bag on their spyder. I am thinking about buying one but wanted to see the look.

 

[SPYD3R]

CYCLE GEAR

i have this one and it worked out great....
http://www.cyclegear.com/SEDICI-Garda-Tank-Bag

as for the POLL.... i go for the MAP pouch, because i can always put my GPS in that also... but you can't put much of a MAP in a GPS pouch....
dp

 

[oldgoat]

I found out last night that my Spyder handlebars hit my tank bag. I had it left over from my 2 wheel days & was trying to see if I could use it for a big run this summer. On Spyders you have to turn the bars to go round corners whereas on motorcycles you don't.

Also the traditional "tank" area on my Spyder is plastic & my tank bag has magnets to hold it on. Don't fancy using straps.

I love maps but have gone over to GPS use now.

Have not investigated, but would like a tank bag that fits my Spyder with full bar motion & a map pocket.

 

[Highwayman2013]

I prefer paper maps as well and would purchase a tank bag with a low profile and map pocket. GPS is already mounted to bike.

 

[Michiganspyderman]

My vote

I prefer paper maps as well and would purchase a tank bag with a low profile and map pocket. GPS is already mounted to bike.

Low profile tank bag that would hold the GPS on top and have a thin storage area underneath for holding maps. Straps are the only option I have found that work with the plastic body panels. Don't need a suitcase-size bag.....

 

[bmccaffrey]

I carry both in the frunk...can clip the gps on and use in town. Pull out the folding map and find the route needed. Folding maps give you the big picture on the open road. Gps has limited view if you zoom out you no longer get the information....:thumbup:

I agree!!!:clap:

 

[PistonBlown]

Funny enough at the weekend I tried using my SatNav in my tankbag as my new mount hasn't turned up yet.

Results where:

• Out of eye line so have to look down to see it. I had mine positioned at the very top of the map pocket but it was too low for the RS sitting position.
• Too much sun glare on the screen as there was no real shade making it almost impossible to see.
• When I tried shielding the sun with one hand I kept accidently pressing the screen through the plastic which would jump it out of the map view to the menu, very frustrating.
• Strangely also found I got several of false reads at junctions where it told me the wrong direction - I think this was because it's flat not in a vertical if that makes sense.

Basically a fail. The SatNav works far better up high near the dash where you can see it easily and it has more protection from sun glare.

In the map pocket on my tankbag I normally just have a list of place names km's between and the odd road name in big lettering. Something I can see with just a glance and is normally enough to keep you on track without having to worry about every turn.

 

[KynardKnight6]

nice look

I hope the nelson bag looks as good.

i have this one and it worked out great....
http://www.cyclegear.com/SEDICI-Garda-Tank-Bag
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as for the POLL.... i go for the MAP pouch, because i can always put my GPS in that also... but you can't put much of a MAP in a GPS pouch....
dp

 

[KynardKnight6]

have the magnets to place on can am

Low profile tank bag that would hold the GPS on top and have a thin storage area underneath for holding maps. Straps are the only option I have found that work with the plastic body panels. Don't need a suitcase-size bag.....

I was going to use 3M tape to place magnets on the can am at the correct positions:clap:

 

[retired1]

Another option

I had a tank bag with a map pocket that I used on my Triumph, however it didn't fit well on my Spyders. I now use a 3"X5" note card trimmed down to fit over the pull out safety card and use that to print my directions on. It's worked well on all 3 of my Spyders.

 

[Marker]

No tank Bag on RT put the GPS on the OEM handle bar mount and carry a map atlas in the frunk.

 

[nelsonriggusa]

Sorry we don't at this time.

Wanted to know if any has pictures of the nelson rigg cl 2020 tank bag on their spyder. I am thinking about buying one but wanted to see the look.