Tank Bag Options

Squinternotto Posts : 2 Join date : 2019-05-30 Age : 39

I'm planning a weeklong trip this summer, and am looking at tankbag options. The GRiSO has a beautiful fuel cap and surrounding circular frame, but it makes me think that any old universal tankbag/mount system may not be compatible.

Which tankbags have fellow GRiSO owners fitted and used? I'm in the US, so North American manufacturer would be ideal but not a requirement.

Thank you!

Carsonkent

Carlotto Posts : 35 Join date : 2017-08-12

Onur is a member here and makes a mounting ring for Givi tankbags adapted to the GRiSO.
Check him out.
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GRiSO Capo Posts : 9796 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 66

Yup, cant recommend his tank rings highly enough. Which reminds me, I should buy one for Red Bike.

Tiradritto Posts : 354 Join date : 2013-07-02 Age : 62

Yep another thumbs up for Okuraner's products.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 606 Join date : 2019-08-17 Age : 69

I too, use an Onur tank ring and Givi bag. Love it!!!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 29 Join date : 2014-09-22 Age : 71

I have one of his earlier adapter rings which is made from aluminum,they are now made from delrin plastic I think,either way very nice,handy pieces to have & use.He also makes a great set of handlebar riser spacers for GRiSO.Excellent parts,fast shipping.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 582 Join date : 2018-10-04 Age : 59

Use it and I recommend cheers

GRiSO Capo Posts : 543 Join date : 2016-12-20

The Onur ring I bought from him last year was a nicely machined aluminium version

Grignapoco Posts : 167 Join date : 2015-06-02

I really like the tank ring and a givi bag, and like said, does not detract the original look of the tank cap. Which i reckon is a real element of awesomeness.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1682 Join date : 2014-07-03

I'll pile on.

Aside from dealing with a known source who is a member here, Onur is a first-class gentleman.

I got back last night from a c.1400-mile roundtrip to Kentucky on my V7 III. Yesterday's "smell the barn" run was 390 miles. Unfortunately, my butt is rated at just 250 miles. Shocked

Anyway, I head back to Kentucky on Thursday for another Mutton Run. The GRiSO will get the nod this time. Aside from the obvious "more fun" factor and more comfortable ride, the Givi tank bag with Onur's ring is way more functional and no PITA like the little magnetic one on the V7.

By now, I think the OP may agree that the polls could close on this issue without any changes in the election result. cheers

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 9704 Join date : 2013-09-30

I'll throw my 2 penneth in. Onur's ring is excellent, looks good, and doesn't cost bulk $.

Gratuitous pic:

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L'Innominato Posts : 3214 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 64

I'm a fan too!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 582 Join date : 2018-10-04 Age : 59

Me too

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Carlotto Posts : 42 Join date : 2017-09-25

Fully agree that the Onur ring and a Givi/Motech seems a premium solution.

HOWEVER, if you're looking to get out there with some capacity for a bit (a lot) less dosh...I have 2 OEM GRiSO tank bags. Happy to part with one. Expands. Guzzi logo. You mount a padded base with gas cap access and zip the bag to it.

PM me if interested.

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Tiradritto Posts : 317 Join date : 2019-12-05 Age : 54

I do not have a tank bag and am not sure if I am a fan of them since they block the gas cap.
I typically sit on the bike when I re-fuel to keep it upright and get the max fuel in it.
For the many of you that really like them, how big of a pain in the ass is re-fueling and what in your opinion is the biggest benefit of having one when a tail bag can be used?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 606 Join date : 2019-08-17 Age : 69

I first used a (borrowed) tank bag back in about 1976. I've had one on every bike since then other than the BMW R1150RT.

My normal gas fill goes: stop at pump, trip lever under bag to release it from the ring, flip bag onto it's front end so it rests against the instruments. Now my key is in plain sight to grab and open cap. Reverse when filled. Bag snaps back in place with just a little wiggle.

Can a tail pack do the same thing? Of course. But, I can access everything in that tank bag without getting off the bike. Plus, if need be, I can still throw on the tail pack for more capacity.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 631 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 66

Agree with Rick. I have a Corbin seat and it’s hard to keep a tail bag fixed to it. Was much easier with the stock seat. The tank bag is easy to take off when gassing up.

Tiradritto Posts : 317 Join date : 2019-12-05 Age : 54

Ahh - since I have no experience with them, I had no idea that they are hinged and just flip up & out of the way.
I thought you had to remove them altogether to access the filler cap

thanks!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 631 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 66

Chris,
What Rick was saying was that you flip the entire bag forward.
I take mine off and sit it on the gas pump while filling up. I don’t have to get off the bike unless I want to.

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