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Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: dmp221 on July 05, 2003, 04:09:56 AM

Just read the post regarding tank bags. I'm convinced to start looking for one online. But that's not the point. I began wondering about the inability of many bikes to trigger traffic signals. Then I remembered that the fix is a magnet placed on the bike. Hmmmm, is the magnet on a tank bag strong enough to serve a dual-purpose...hold the bag AND trigger stoplights??? Just wondering... :?

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: bob on July 05, 2003, 05:41:46 AM

Yeah! And another benefit you might not be aware of is that the magnets on the gas tank work the same as those ones you put on the fuel line to get you a 75% improvement in gas mileage!!

Sorry, just being a smart aleck - I don't really have anything worthwhile to add to this discussion...

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: dmp221 on July 05, 2003, 05:47:09 AM

OK OK ... now you're gonna tell me that those same magnets willcure arthritis???? :)

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: john on July 05, 2003, 07:44:17 AM

Magnetic tank bags are da bomb! As long as you never drop it in the sand and check it for paperclips/staples on the bottom before you use thwm they are the best solution IMHO. I use a Marsee magnetic expandable bag and have gotten my money's worth to be sure.

Title: Re: magnets on tank bags
Post by: Kerry on July 05, 2003, 08:02:08 AM

Quote from: dmp221is the magnet on a tank bag strong enough to serve a dual-purpose...hold the bag AND trigger stoplights

Unfortunately, no. I've been using a magnetic tank bag for a LONG time now, and I couldn't trigger the local traffic light until yesterday - after I mounted a pair of magnets closer to the ground.

Click to see the magnets I used and where I mounted them

EDIT: Changed links from sisna.com to bbburma.net

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: glenn9171 on July 05, 2003, 07:18:20 PM

Cool Kerry. Where'd you find those? How much were they?

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: Kerry on July 06, 2003, 01:45:17 AM

Quote from: glenn9171Cool Kerry. Where'd you find those? How much were they?

The magnets cost me $3.92 each (plus tax) at Lowe's, one of my my local home centers.

For more on the topic of tripping traffic lights, see the thread Stop lights won't go green!!!

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: Pam G on July 06, 2003, 01:58:45 PM

Ah, but if you live in or are riding through Tennessee, you don't have to worry about your bike not tripping the light.
You can turn left or go through the intersection as long as you look and make sure the coast is clear.
New law in effect 7/1/03.

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: glenn9171 on July 06, 2003, 06:23:14 PM

Quote from: Kerry
Quote from: glenn9171Cool Kerry. Where'd you find those? How much were they?

The magnets cost me $3.92 each (plus tax) at Lowe's, one of my my local home centers.

For more on the topic of tripping traffic lights, see the thread Stop lights won't go green!!!

Thanks. Looks like I have a little shopping trip ahead of me. :thumb:

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: Jono on July 07, 2003, 05:55:09 AM

I'm surprised you guys have problems triggering traffic lights; it's never been an issue for me.

Personally, I prefer to never trigger them-- because it would mean I wouldn't be triggering speed cameras, bus lane cameras, red light cameras... There's 6 speed cameras between my house and my brother's, 1 1/2 hours away. :(

Title: magnets on tank bags
Post by: glenn9171 on July 07, 2003, 06:43:16 AM

We don't have those cameras here. :nana: Just annoying red lights that stay red forever if a car doesn't happen to pull up behind you.

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