What do you keep under your seat?

[Paulcet]

What type of tankbag do you have, magnetic or strapped?  A tankbag is the next thing I'm looking for.  I think I need a strapped one, I feel like the security of the magnetic ones wouldn't be that good, but I don't know.  What are your experiences with them?

I'm using a Joe Rocket Manta XL magnetic.  No worries.  No slips.  Easy to lift and reposition when fuelling.  I think it's got 5 magnets in it.  Good value, too.  It won't hold EVERYTHING, but I have had a loaf of bread and my spare shield in it along with a half-mask, phone and gloves. 

[bucks1605]

^^^ Same tank bag I have, it's been great.

[jt_234]

I'm using a Joe Rocket Manta XL magnetic.  No worries.  No slips.  Easy to lift and reposition when fuelling.  I think it's got 5 magnets in it.  Good value, too.  It won't hold EVERYTHING, but I have had a loaf of bread and my spare shield in it along with a half-mask, phone and gloves. 

How 'bout a gallon of milk? 

[dohabee]

^^^ Same tank bag I have, it's been great.

Me too, it works great and holds lots of stuff.  When I refuel i like to stick it to the side of the pumps so it is out of the way.

[Paulcet]

How 'bout a gallon of milk? 

Nope, fails the gallon of milk test.  Half-gallon no problem.  One gallon can of acetone, no problem. (but the helmet shield has to go or risk getting scratched.)

[Toogoofy317]

My Rapid Transit it Magnetic and is the SHIZNIT here is the web for it
http://www.rapid-transit.com/rt/products.cfm?products_id=639

Here is mine


I love that it turns into a back pack, the hydration bladder, mp3 etc etc! I've raved about this bag a lot on here!

Mary

[GI_JO_NATHAN]

When I refuel i like to stick it to the side of the pumps so it is out of the way.

I'd do something stupid like ride off without it.

[vorBH]

Well I have finally managed to fit my fridge in there, was tight squeeze....but its good now, just need to install a fold out bed like those trailers and im good to go!

[mach1]

I put ....................................................................... oh wait my seat has a battery under it.

[fred]

My Rapid Transit it Magnetic and is the SHIZNIT here is the web for it
http://www.rapid-transit.com/rt/products.cfm?products_id=639

Here is mine


I love that it turns into a back pack, the hydration bladder, mp3 etc etc! I've raved about this bag a lot on here!

Mary

I have that tank bag too and highly recommend it. The magnets are so strong that I can stick it to the side of the building when I get to work while I fumble for my ID badge to get in the door. The backpack straps are also a nice touch.

[Toogoofy317]

LOL that happened to me at work! Didn't realize the shelf was metal and threw up there hunting for my security ID. Casually grabbed it expecting it to slide off like on wood. boy did I get a surprise! Thought I dislocated my shoulder. Ended up having to pull with both hands! Boy was that funny looking I'm sure!

Mary

[Canonball]

i've got a cargo net under there now...and that's about it.

[galahs]

Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock

What the?  how does all that fit?

easily. 

[fred]

Wow, that is an impressive amount of stuff. I swear, the stock tool kit takes up all that space on my bike. I have a hard time repacking the thing so it will go back under the seat sometimes...

[Hawk996]

My wife's GS trunk is like a Cadillac compared to my VTR1000F's Miata trunk.  I can fit my stock tool kit (with a few misc. items I've added over the years), 2 packs of smokes, a small water bottle and a long sleeve shirt if I roll it up like a dubbie...

I am actually in the market for some kind of luggage now, I just don't know what I want yet.  Something that I can do a 3 to 4 day road trip with.  Something that I can fit 2 - 3 changes of clothes in and it must be able to hold at least a 2 gallon gas can because my range sucks so bad.  I reset the trip odometer when I fuel up and when it has anything over 100 miles on it, It is time to look for a gas station.  I swear my Pontiac Bonneville gets better millage. 

[allaussiegrown]

Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock

What the?  how does all that fit?

easily. 

Which model of the Xena Disc lock range did you get?

[galahs]

I don't have the bike on me atm, but I have had two types. both fit. One was bigger (thicker pin that locked into the body as well) and my current one is a little smaller (straight pin) 



My little lunch box sits on top of my stock toolkit which sits on top of a few garbage bags which are folded up (used for emergency situations like using as make shift wet weather gear, or as a bag to keep my helmet in at the beach etc etc).


In my stock toolkit, I replaced the standard pliers with a leatherman (that has pliers in it). I also added an alan (hex) key that allows me to take the fairings off.

As you can see in my pic, I have made some walls out of two pieces of plastic that prevents my cargo net from falling out.