Aftermarket Tank Bag For a K75

[ARGENT BRICK]

Anyone using an aftermarket tank bag on their K75? If so, what are you using and does it work well?

[dsword]

I would like to know this also.

David Sword

[mckayprod]

If you can find a bag with a four-point mounting system it will be a little easier to install. Under the front of the seat the two frame tubes are the obvious rear mounting points, and should give a more stable mount. That said, RKA makes excellent bags and developed their system when the K100s were new. The RKA guy I talked to at A&S in Roseville said to just make a loop out of their rear mounting strap, run it around those tubes, and you're good to go. RKA bags, in whatever size works for you, are quite nice. I ran a Cortech for two years until the bag pad beat itself to death in the wind and sun. I currently run tankbag-less and will be following this thread.

[ARGENT BRICK]

If you can find a bag with a four-point mounting system it will be a little easier to install. Under the front of the seat the two frame tubes are the obvious rear mounting points, and should give a more stable mount. That said, RKA makes excellent bags and developed their system when the K100s were new. The RKA guy I talked to at A&S in Roseville said to just make a loop out of their rear mounting strap, run it around those tubes, and you're good to go. RKA bags, in whatever size works for you, are quite nice. I ran a Cortech for two years until the bag pad beat itself to death in the wind and sun. I currently run tankbag-less and will be following this thread.

This is not the first time someone has suggested bags made by RKA. My dealer also recommends them. A local independent carries the Wolfman line but does not stock the bags that work on a K brick. I have spoken to a couple of dirt bikers that use Wolfman gear and they speak very highly of the brand.

Another independent dealer stocks Cortech and I am leaning in that direction. It is my understanding that the padded base may be purchased separately if ever needed. Did you like your Cortech?

[mckayprod]

I liked it. It was convenient as a small backpack off the bike, and it was narrow enough not to limit steering. I think I have the 10 liter size. Build quality was just fine, too, except for the base (probably UV related). I haven't been able to find the padded base through the usual retailers, so I'm using a regular backpack these days. Sure is easier to gas up! Here's a photo...

[ARGENT BRICK]

I liked it. It was convenient as a small backpack off the bike, and it was narrow enough not to limit steering. I think I have the 10 liter size. Build quality was just fine, too, except for the base (probably UV related). I haven't been able to find the padded base through the usual retailers, so I'm using a regular backpack these days. Sure is easier to gas up! Here's a photo...

Your right, that pad has seen better days. I think you can still get another pad. I have seen them online.

[36654]

Anyone using an aftermarket tank bag on their K75? If so, what are you using and does it work well?

On my K75 I used a mustang tank cover and a large eclipse bag with three point mount. That only lasted 13-yrs.

[ARGENT BRICK]

And you did not have any problems with the switches on your bars? With a bag that big, I would think that could be a problem.

I had an Eclipse tank bag on my R60. Loved the bag, hated the 3 point mount system and the tank padding.