OEM Tank Bag Strap Location

[Karson]

Bought a used OEM tank bag a couple weeks ago from the flea market and finally got around to playing with it.

For folks that have it, where do you route & loop the back buckle strap under the seat?

If anyone has the instruction sheet from their purchase and would email it to me, it'd be much appreciated.

 

[Combo]

I wish I could help Karson but I have never used the strap and don't have the instruction sheet. I have never needed the strap with the type riding we do. Been across a many of dirt road cooking but if you are hitting tough stuff I can understand maybe a strap but so far I have never had a problem. With the clip in the front and the mag it sticks good for me. ::008::

 

[snuffcityrider]

Don't know if its right but I just looped mine around the tank hinge. Its a little off center but it works fine.

 

[Karson]

I wish I could help Karson but I have never used the strap and don't have the instruction sheet. I have never needed the strap with the type riding we do. Been across a many of dirt road cooking but if you are hitting tough stuff I can understand maybe a strap but so far I have never had a problem. With the clip in the front and the mag it sticks good for me. ::008::

Thanks Combo. I may go this route, too. Was just curious what gadgetry people used on this feature packed bag. I like the stiffer walls of it compared to my old Wolfman Expedition series I had, along with it being magnetic, too.

Don't know if its right but I just looped mine around the tank hinge. Its a little off center but it works fine.

That's what the previous owner said he did. I have mine right now with the looped end going through the seat pan's locking "pin". Makes the seat a teeny bit harder to lock, but I really didn't have to force it. There's enough strap length to go a lot farther back.

I assume from your guys' posts that the straps just there to keep some backwards tension on the bag to keep the front metal hook in place for liability reasons..

Hmmm....

 

[Sup-Ten]

Don't know if its right but I just looped mine around the tank hinge. Its a little off center but it works fine.

This is how I have mine set up as well. If you're going to be in dusty or sandy conditions I'd suggest some clear film paint protection on tank. Mine incurred some wear on the paint from the bag.


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[roy]

As others have stated it loops around the tank hinge. It will wear on the tank paint ridden off road. Mine is really bad up near the gas cap. I hated that at first but oh well it was done and I do like the bag so I don't really care about the tank paint anymore.

 

[fredz43]

I have posted these pics before, but will repost for those that haven't seen them. First off a pic of the strap around the tank hinge. Then my method of using a piece of rubberized shelf material available in the kitchen supply section of Wally World and then a pic of the bag mounted. The rubberized material helps keep the bag from moving around and protects the tank paint. Just a few $ for a lifetime supply.

 

[BravoBravo]

This is how I have mine set up as well. If you're going to be in dusty or sandy conditions I'd suggest some clear film paint protection on tank. Mine incurred some wear on the paint from the bag.


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I put some 3M clear film protection on my tank where the bag comes into contact with the paint. I suspect otherwise there will be some scuffing incurred.

Bruce

 

[terrysig]

I have posted these pics before, but will repost for those that haven't seen them. First off a pic of the strap around the tank hinge. Then my method of using a piece of rubberized shelf material available in the kitchen supply section of Wally World and then a pic of the bag mounted. The rubberized material helps keep the bag from moving around and protects the tank paint. Just a few $ for a lifetime supply.

+1 for many miles of use. when not using hte tankbag tuck the strap down behind the hinge to avoid marking the tank.

 

[fredz43]

+1 for many miles of use. when not using hte tankbag tuck the strap down behind the hinge to avoid marking the tank.

Since I only use my tankbag for longer trips, I take it off and leave it attached to the bag until I need it next time.

 

[Karson]

Thanks for the pics, fred. The bag isn't short on internal volume, that's for sure. I also like how it doesn't interfere with the handlebars from lock to lock either.

Jury's still out if it'll be a permanent attachment to the bike, or if I'll use it like you, only for longer adventures...

I'm not normally a tank bag kind of guy, but willing to give it another go 'round. Especially given the ease of mount/dismounting this bag compared to my old one. Any tips you guys can give for the kinds of stuff you keep in yours as a general preference? I'm also curious what folks might put in the bungee side straps, or the triangular buckles towards the rear...

I don't think i'll detach the man purse Yamaha says you can put on your belt.

 

[markjenn]

I loop mine like FredZ does, but the length is awfully skimpy. I can just barely get it to snap into the receptacle on the tankbag with it adjusted for maximum length. Anybody else care to measure how long their rear strap is? At maximum adjustment, mine is slightly over 17" from the tip of the buckle to to the end of the loop. This isn't long enough to provide any ability to pull on the end of the strap to cinch it (not that I have needed to - it holds to the tank fine).

- Mark

 

[fredz43]

I loop mine like FredZ does, but the length is awfully skimpy. I can just barely get it to snap into the receptacle on the tankbag with it adjusted for maximum length. Anybody else care to measure how long their rear strap is? At maximum adjustment, mine is slightly over 17" from the tip of the buckle to to the end of the loop. This isn't long enough to provide any ability to pull on the end of the strap to cinch it (not that I have needed to - it holds to the tank fine).

- Mark

Yes, mine also is a snug fit, but the important thing is that it does fit and once snapped into the receptacle it is secure.

 

[samps]

Mine is a tight fit too. In fact so much so that, three months ago, in the cold of the morning, my hand slipped of the buckle while I was trying hard to get the two halves together, my right hand hitting the tank bag sideways and completely snapping the tendon of the top of my third finger. Solid gear that bag. Anyway, you don't *really* need the third finger to operate the throttle and brake of this bike, so we went on for a few thousand more k...

About the rubber shelf netting... It tends to leave its pattern behind, scratched into the top coat. You really need your tank bag to be in contact with a surface layer that does not move on the tank at all, like the clear film from 3M

Samps

 

[fredz43]

About the rubber shelf netting... It tends to leave its pattern behind, scratched into the top coat. You really need your tank bag to be in contact with a surface layer that does not move on the tank at all, like the clear film from 3M

Samps

I don't know what type of shelf netting you are using, but I have been using this type for about 10 years on several bikes and no marks or problems. How can rubber scratch the tank? The rubberized material actually helps keep it from moving. I have 3M on the sides of my tanks, but use the rubberized material on top. Lay a piece of it on the tank and try to move it and you will see that it acts like an anti slip layer. Works for me anyhow. 3M works for you and that is cool, but I know many that use the rubberized material with no problems.

I see that you are from South Australia, so perhaps what they sell there is different from what is widely available here.

In any case, g'day, mate.

 

[samps]

Dust and micro-movements in conjunction will cause abrasion under the netting... or at least, that's what happened when I used it under a rear fender bag on my cruiser. Covering the fender in film leaves no room for scratchy particles. And yes, Australian bull dust *is* different...

Samps

 

[markjenn]

A roll of common clear adhesive shelf liner (sold in places like Target) has served my needs for motorcycle luggage abrasion resistance for the last couple decades or so. It's easy to cut to shapes with scissors, sticks and holds well, and peels right off after the trip. Cheap too.

http://www.target.com/p/adhesive-shelf-liner-clear-18x24/-/A-11172260#prodSlot=medium_1_9&term=shelf+liner

I've used duct tape too, but it's too hard to remove.

For the Yamaha S10 OEM tank bag, I haven't been using any protection for the last couple trips (pre-trip packing laziness) and haven't noticed anything other than very minor scuffing on the high ridges of the tank - a coat of wax and you can hardly see them. But I don't ride in dust very much - if I did, I'd put some protection on. I like sacrificial stuff that adheres; if grit can get underneath, it can be worse than nothing.

- Mark

 

[markjenn]

In fact so much so that, three months ago, in the cold of the morning, my hand slipped of the buckle while I was trying hard to get the two halves together, my right hand hitting the tank bag sideways and completely snapping the tendon of the top of my third finger.

Ouch. Sorry to hear this. I may look into a longer strap - ridiculous that Yamaha cut it so close. It's like a lot of Yamaha accessories - they get the basics right and then screw up the details.

- Mark