Tank Panniers

[Andy M]

I used the tank bag yesterday and after the hassle of filling up got back to thinking about tank panniers. My last attempt failed as I couldn't get the things to stay put on the tank, they slide back and forth.

I noticed Jethro (I think) has a picture of a set on the Bullet? Would anyone care to advise?

I'm thinking I need to run up some sort of tank cover and work from there. I've already got my eye on some surplus pouches, either Dutch ammunition jobs or MOD gas mask cases.

Thanks

Andy

[beeman]

I've made a set using a frame from a rear cycle pannier rack which has been cut in half and widened to go over the tank which was put on foam over the tank. I then used cycle panniers .
Admittedly It still needs a bit of fine tuning ? maybe running a bracket to the front of the frame.
I originally didn't bother with the cycle framee but it wore the paint of the frame as it went along. It did give me enough additional room for 2 peoples gear, plus a pillion to Hay on Wye  a couple of years back. On an srx (GC did provide us with a tent).

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I noticed Jethro (I think) has a picture of a set on the Bullet? Would anyone care to advise?

I'm thinking I need to run up some sort of tank cover and work from there. I've already got my eye on some surplus pouches, either Dutch ammunition jobs or MOD gas mask cases.

Thanks

Andy

Yes I have a set !
Made up from some MOD bags...not sure what they were for originally !
Nice long,adjustable straps.
I do have to use a bungie around the headstock on the Beemer.To keep them from bashing my knees.
But they do work a treat.

Jethro

[themoudie]

Swagman used to make them in the '70's.

Plain flexible plastic/cloth base into which you cut out the filler neck. Straps then passed from oneside to tother under tank and held this base in place on the tank. Two straps per bag then held them to the base. I had one pair over the tank and another over the seat when flitting. Worked well, but as was common with stuff of that era, not waterproof and you could end up with 4 buckets of water slung on the bike!

I still have at least one set, so after this weekend will look them out and try and post details if there is interest.

Cheers, Bill

[Andy M]

Thanks guys,

I'll have a measure this afternoon, then get the knitting needles out!

Andy

[guest27]

Paint the canvas with gloss paint - helps keep the water out - oh and in if you paint the bottoms...

R

[guest18]

Yes I have a set !
Made up from some MOD bags...not sure what they were for originally !
Nice long,adjustable straps.
I do have to use a bungie around the headstock on the Beemer.To keep them from bashing my knees.
But they do work a treat.

Jethro

From squinting at your avatar they look like old gaspirator cases but I'll maybe see them this weekend and know for sure! Another option is the side pouches from the current bergens with a couple of utility straps through them, I used them as mini panniers at last years rally but they could probably just as easily be used on the tank.

[guest27]

Remember the big traillies coming over from France and Spain into Plymouth in the 80's would have rear panniers, tank panniers and small panniers fitted to each fork slider.. mmmm interesting - guess Bergen side pouches or the like could work?

R