Member Contributer captjamo Posted June 12, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2011 I am intrigued by the new Givi tank bag that locks on the tank lock using their proprietary system. I would love to hear from anyone who has this already. A photo would be great. Does it look good on a 6th gen VFR tank? Or, does it look scabbed on and not so visually appealing. I'm referring to the Givi TankLock TPH02 Tank Bag. Then, of course, I'm interested in the quality of construction. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 12, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2011 Interesting. I like the idea of it, surprised it hasn't come along before. As for quality, I've never been concerned with GIVI on that front. Motorcycle superstore lists it for $99, but not available. I emailed RL Motorcycles to see if he knows when it might be for sale here. I might try it out on my RC51... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheBigCheese Posted June 12, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2011 I was in the market for one, just ordered the T480 which is kind of big but that's what I want for touring. Also ordered the ring Givi part BF03 Will report when it arrives and I get around to trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 RL Motorcycles says the TPH02 and hardware will be available in 4-6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer captjamo Posted June 13, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 OK. Happy there seems to be some interest. Anxious to see how it perches up there before I place my order for the TPH02 and ring. I'm offshore for a while yet so I have time to kill before I can use it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 OK. Happy there seems to be some interest. Anxious to see how it perches up there before I place my order for the TPH02 and ring. I'm offshore for a while yet so I have time to kill before I can use it. Thanks. Yeah me too. RL is in southern GA, so maybe I'll have to take a road trip to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheBigCheese Posted June 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2011 OK, it came in. Not the bag that you were looking at, but you can see how the ring works. BF03 was the correct bike-specific adapter for a 2007 6th Gen. I had an SW-MOTECH tank bag mount on my old bike. This Givi is slightly lower profile than the SW-MOTECH, but each is ugly in its own way without the bag. Maybe the smaller bag will look better, but this bag is the size I like. I'll update once I've ridden with it a few times. I was worried when I saw the tiny screws they sent, but the OEM bolts have huge heads. All installed - The clamping ring overhangs quite a bit, it bent slightly when I tightened. This took way less than the OEM torque, judging by the feel. I don't have an allen head that small for my torque wrench. Just in case you're curious - blue locktite is my friend. Snapped in the bag, no clacking sound like the instructions say. Seems to be sturdy. That red lever pops it off, like they say less than a second going on or coming off. Bag on - I can see over it but it is pretty huge. And it goes even bigger if you want. "GPS" indent under the map window. Too bad I've got an Apple with capacitive touch screen. Although that vinyl is pretty stiff an android (or GPS with touch screen) might have problems too. Business end of the bag. rain cover - stows in an external pouch up front. Gee, my old bag never needed one until it started to fall apart - are they trying to tell me something? Now I'm going to worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRCanuck Posted June 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2011 My buddy has the powered SW Motek setup and its great ! I am thinking about picking up the same this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted June 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2011 Cool, nice review! I think I'd prefer the smaller for my RC51. By the way, Honda sport bike gas caps have not changed design in many many years. They are all the same, so no issues with fitting the VFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrasher Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Was just at dealership this weekend that had a Cortech tank bag on display that had a very similar locking mechanism. A piece mounted to the filler thing on the tank. You then set the tank bag on the thingy, and did a 90-deg twist to lock the bag in place. Here's a link: Cortech Dryver Tank Bag It doesn't show pics, but the description mentions the sliding base, which mates to the locking ring that mounts on the tank ... and the video on this link shows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 30, 2011 I am intrigued by the new Givi tank bag that locks on the tank lock using their proprietary system. I would love to hear from anyone who has this already. A photo would be great. Does it look good on a 6th gen VFR tank? Or, does it look scabbed on and not so visually appealing. I'm referring to the Givi TankLock TPH02 Tank Bag. Then, of course, I'm interested in the quality of construction. Thanks. I just posted some pics of this installed on my 2009. It feels pretty solid and appears to be just enough for short trips and small item storage (only 4lt). I just got it on Friday and used it over the weekend so it's too early to tell overall quality just now. See: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottrodd7 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I got the new GIVI bag. I was begining to notice that my old magnetic bag was scratching the paint on the tank. So I looked at lots of bags and settled on the GIVI. So far I like it. Yes, it's big but that's what I wanted. I'm leaving in a week for a 2 week touring down to the Dragon and beyond. I"ll be able to provide a better review after that trip. Here's the bag on my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted August 31, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 31, 2011 Looks cool! I've been spending a lot of money lately, so this kinda fell off the list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagstar Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Was just at dealership this weekend that had a Cortech tank bag on display that had a very similar locking mechanism. A piece mounted to the filler thing on the tank. You then set the tank bag on the thingy, and did a 90-deg twist to lock the bag in place. Here's a link: Cortech Dryver Tank Bag It doesn't show pics, but the description mentions the sliding base, which mates to the locking ring that mounts on the tank ... and the video on this link shows it. Hey, those do look way better than the Givi (for me anyway), and they are waterproof from the onset. Though withouth a clear window for maps and nav gear, still looking quite nice on the design.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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