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Tank Bag recommendations 2020 Ninja 1000SX

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#1 ·
Hi all,
Would appreciate your views and recommendations for a tank bag for 2020 1000SX,

kind regards,

Steve
 
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I use the Tourmaster 14L with straps. Been using them for many years on various bikes. I also had the Kawasaki OEM tank bag for a while.
 
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I have a great magnetic Teknic bag, which is no longer in business. I think the best value now would be with Cortech, Nelson Rigg, Chase harper or Joe Rocket? The cycle gear brand Sedici is a good value also, but I don't know what you can get in Italy.
 
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I've always preferred tank bags that use a ring attachment. I have a small magnetic tank bag that I used very occasionally on bikes I don't happen to have a ring for, and just about every time I use it, I ended up with some mark on the paint at the attachment points.

I used Cortech Dryver bags for the longest time, till they discontinued the line and rings are getting scarce. I have switched over to the SW Motech Quick Lock system since. I have the EVO Micro. Converted my Dryver small to the SW Motech mounting system too. Actually works quite well.

I ride with a top case, so the tank bag is just for small items I want quick access to. A small one works well for me.
 
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Have you considered at tailbag that sits on the pillion seat? I like that they sit behind you and are less of a distraction. Nelson Rigg makes a nice tailbag which comes in three different sizes and are expandable.
 
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I've ended up with the quick-lock tank bags for my needs. I've gone with Givi's 15L bag. After a lot of years with strapped and magnetic bags I finally got tired of all the take off/put back at every gas station and the enevitable rub marks and scratches on the tank. Their smallest bag wouldn't fit my essentials of face shield cleaning stuff, first aid kit, camera and tea mug so I ended up with the 15L. Easily adjustable forwards and backwards and good visibility of the instrument cluster.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the ring mounts will work on the 2020 since they eliminated the exposed bolt heads.
 
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SW Motech has a ring for that. EVO Tank ring for Kawasaki Models (16-) - SW-MOTECH

BMW has switched to a similar "hidden" screw tank cap surround too. Fortunately, both my K1600GT and N1k have the older style with exposed screws, so I didn't have to buy new rings. That is the biggest disadvantage with the SW Motech EVO system... the rings are %$#@! expensive. I lucked out and found a used Kawi ring on ebay. The older BMW ring I needed was being phased out so I was able to buy it at clearance price off Twisted Throttle.
 
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There's probably nothing wrong with it, but I myself prefer tank bags that attach via a tank-ring such as the ones mentioned above from Givi and SW-Motech. Every tank bag I've owned with straps has ended up scratching the paint of the fuel tanks I mounted them on. Tank film would have probably prevented the scratches, but at the time I wasn't aware of its availability.

As for myself, I've been using an SW-Motech EVO Daypack for several years now, and it hasn't scratched either of my N1K's fuel tanks. The SW-Motech system has the bottom of the tank bag sitting about a 1/4-1/2 inch above the fuel tank. So long as you have the release cord secured to the bag (via a snap), no part of the tank bag will touch a painted surface.
 
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I've also been using the S-W Motech EVO Daypack, which is expandable from 5 to 9 litres (approx 10.5 to 19 pints).

As FeralRdr said earlier "The SW-Motech system has the bottom of the tank bag sitting about a 1/4-1/2 inch above the fuel tank. So long as you have the release cord secured to the bag (via a snap), no part of the tank bag will touch a painted surface.".

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The base-plate fitted to the bottom of the bag can be drilled so that it can sit either further forward or backward as needed.
It also has very handy net pockets on both sides (inside) for small odds and ends.
The top lid has a separate, zippered pocket where I keep the, so far unused, raincover with some life essentials (stubby holder, bottle opener/cork screw and tyre pressure gauge).
 
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I've also been using the S-W Motech EVO Daypack, which is expandable from 5 to 9 litres (approx 10.5 to 19 pints).

As FeralRdr said earlier "The SW-Motech system has the bottom of the tank bag sitting about a 1/4-1/2 inch above the fuel tank. So long as you have the release cord secured to the bag (via a snap), no part of the tank bag will touch a painted surface.".
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The base-plate fitted to the bottom of the bag can be drilled so that it can sit either further forward or backward as needed.
It also has very handy net pockets on both sides (inside) for small odds and ends.
The top lid has a separate, zippered pocket where I keep the, so far unused, raincover with some life essentials (stubby holder, bottle opener/cork screw and tyre pressure gauge).
Oh, By the way, like all good usable tank bag that has a good capacity, they are quite thick.
Does it block your view of the dashboard in any way?
 
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Here is the SW-Motech Pro Micro Tank Bag. I have it mounted as far FORWARD (away from the rider seat) as it will go.

The last two pics have a standard 13oz aerosol can inside it showing just how small the inside is. I can JUST barely zip the lid shut with this can in there.

I am overall pleased. It’s suitable for keys, garage door opener, papers, phone, glasses/sunglasses, a rag or two, and possibly even a small toolkit.

My KQR panniers also arrived today. Depending on my needs, I may go ahead and also spring for either the Daypack tank bag or the Sport tank bag (also SW-Motech). But for now, this Micro is perfect

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If I were to complain about anything really... It would be nice if there was some way they could form-fit the bottom of the bags to the tanks, so as not to look like its hanging off a ledge (see first pic). I realize these are made to be universal across a multitude of bikes, and not all gas tanks are shaped the same... I get it. But, they could have incorporated an angle adjustment on the baseplate (one that you set and tighten), such that you could pivot the bag forward or backward as needed. Or maybe some sort of inflatable skirt... I dunno. Minor complaint, I'm still very pleased with it.

A few things to note regarding installation of the ring itself... (Others who opt to get the Pro Tank Ring may understand the instructions better than I did... I think I just got ahead of myself and should have slowed down a bit).

1. The two OEM Phillips screws holding the gas cap to the OEM ring are NOT meant to be re-used on this installation. They supply Item #2 below (metric bolts) for their ring. I didn't pay attention and screwed the OEM Screws into their ring. The threads are completely different. I backed out the OEM Screws and replaced with their bolts and thankfully was able to get them threaded back in securely.

2. Item #7 - pay attention them them. They are threaded on the inside, and one side of the sleeve has a hex-head on it. They are meant to be screwed on two tiny little pegs on the base ring (Item #4) that stick up through the top ring (Item #3)

3. Their instructions basically say to used threadlock on everything. When first removed the entire OEM cap & ring from the gas tank, the 4 OEM bolts (which ARE re-used) didn't have threadlock on them. As such, I opted NOT to use threadlock on them, but I did on every other bolt.

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Returned the OEM one and bought the SW-Motech.
SW-Motech has a lovely design. Everything felt high quality, except for the weird #7. I broke one of the pegs because I screwed it too tight. sigh
I got the DayPack and I think it's a little small for long distance trip. I'll use it for my CBR.

I've placed a new order for another Pro mount for my CBR1000RR and a Pro City for the Ninja.

The wonderful thing is that:
  • SW-Motech's branch in the US is in Portland, Oregon; so, shipping via UPS Ground gets to me in less than 2 days
  • I can switch the bags among my bikes as long as the base mount are all Pro mounts.
 
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Hi all,
Would appreciate your views and recommendations for a tank bag for 2020 1000SX,
Hi all,
Would appreciate your views and recommendations for a tank bag for 2020 1000SX,

kind regards,

Steve
I just want to show some pics of my new sw motech pro daypack.
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I just want to show some pics of my new sw motech pro daypack.
I am in the market for a tank bag and this looks like it fits all my requirements - Sweet thanks for posting
 
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I cannot for the life of me see how the Evo rings will fit on the 2020 tank. I've just purchased a 2020 1000 SX with 700 mi. on it. I assume that it still has a stock tank ring but I am not sure.

Did anyone's tank look like this before they installed the SW Motech Evo tank ring?
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The rings that were sent to me have holes that align with the silver part of the pic above but I do not have holes there. They are beneath the gas cap.

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Here are the rings I received. The site says that they should fit but I don't see it. Has anyone with a 2020 started from here and ended with a ring-mounted tank bag?

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Your ring would fit on my older bike, but the new cap looks different than what I have. I'm not sure when this new cap was introduced.


If you are using a tank bag, be sure and buy some of the paint protection film from eBay. I like 3 m Venture shield.

You can't see it once it's applied, so it doesn't have to be cut in an exact manner. It's hidden.

I've used a magnetic tank bag for over 10 years and my tank looks new. No scratches. No damage . Here's a pic of the old cap. I don't think your ring will work on this new cap.
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Thanks for the prompt response. I've jumped don't on the phone with SW-Motech and they have sent me a .pdf with a part that looks like you switch the lock mechanism to one of their rings that uses the bolts inside of the tank and provides the external bolt pattern that their rings are looking for. I will update the thread when I have all the facts.
 
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To me, OEM = Kawasaki. So I'm not sure what you mean when you say "oem gps mount ... also by sw motech"

I have the OEM GPS mount (Kawasaki), with a Garmin ZUMO XT attached, with a SW-Motech Pro Micro Tank bag positioned as far forward as possible. Sitting straight up when stopped, the handle on the bag crosses path with the ZUMO (first pic). When riding, leaned forward just a bit, the interference is minimal (second pic)... hasn't bother me a bit.

That said, I've been using the micro for the past couple years without any issue other than its size. I actually JUST ordered the Pro Daypack 3 days ago - it is en route UPS and should be here Tuesday (Apr 18). I know its not an incredibly huge step up, but then again, I don't want a tank bag that fits my helmet.

Hope this helps

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