Chain in tank bag?

[illuminateTHE...]

ELLO ello.

I'm just wondering has anyone tried to transport a 1.5m almax3 chain within a tank bag.
I either have to transport my chain in a rucksack, or buy a multiple almax chains and leave them at destination I visit frequently. This is not convenient.
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[Crz]

Hi,

Not entirely relevant to your initial question but...

Have you thought about a kriega US10. I've got the same chain as you and it fits pretty much perfect in the US10 and still has a bit of room for things like disc lock etc...

https://www.kriega.com/us-10-drybag/

* I do not work for kriega
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[hedgehugger]

I used to carry my chain in a tankbag. The only thing is the tank on my bike was too small for the bag, so I used to bungee it over the seat.

I too have a Kriega now. It came free with the Almax.

[1198]

As above, I use the spare seat to secure a tankbag to. I'm not sure a heavy chain will do the tank any good!

[Rogerborg]

Tank bag will be fine. I've had a 2m x 16mm chain in one (8.5kg).

However, I prefer to carry it in a tail bag on the pillion seat. That's where the bike is designed to carry the weight. It's also handy for when there's nothing to lock the bike onto: I loop it through the rear wheel, back up to the bag, and lock it off there, rather than having it trailing on the ground.
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[illuminateTHE...]

You guys leave the bag attached to your bike overnight?
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[Diddylord]

I have tried carrying my chain in a tank bag but found it had a tendency to slip around on the tank and wasn't very nice to ride with.

I now also use a Kreiga tail pack which is alot better, I just leave the strats and tabe the bag off.

[Rogerborg]

[Llama-Farmer]

If you are going to carry it in a tank bag, coil it as flat as possible, so that the weight is low and it doesn't slide from side to side.

I know how heavy Almax chains are so it could easily disrupt your riding... or if it slides it could overcome the strength of the magnets if your tank bag is of the magnetic persuasion.

Tailpack on the pillion seat might be more suitable, especially if you can secure the pack with straps or bungees to make it more secure. Certainly I'd prefer to do that than a tank bag or rucksack.
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[CaNsA]

Go over a bump, of which there are many, dent tank.

Great times

[-Matt-]

I wouldn't fancy one in a tank bag.

I've used something un-branded very similar to this for a long time.

Big enough to get the chain in but tight and low enough to keep it secure and stable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorbike-Motorcycle-Essential-Collection-Mini-Tail-Pack-Bag-By-Autokicker-/221359658393?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item338a105599

[recman]

What's all this talk of chains in bags? MTFU!
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[Kierran]

Done the rucksack, tank bag and ghost rider. Got to say I much prefer fixing the tank bag as a tail pack and laying it flat within. Much more secure over long distance.
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[DrSnoosnoo]

I put my chain wrapped in a towel into my tankbag. It worked.

Then when I was putting the chain into the bag, the lock slipped and knocked into my tank ... small dent there now.

Remember that risk
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[Llama-Farmer]

That's pretty tightly packed though, unlikely to move around...
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[orac]

yeh i do this with my oxford chain, its handy as it works if have to carry a pillion, they will not havea confy ride if they have tp sit on it on the rear seat
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[map]

As above, prefer to have stuff like chains in tail pack. IMHO tank bag not suitable. Prefer lighter stuff in there, stuff that I want readily to hand.

Also when touring tank bag usually gets taken off and used as a man-bag when walking around seeing stuff (as camera, phone, documents usually in it). Other luggage left on the bike.
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