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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => PRODUCT REVIEWS => Topic started by: suprcivic on August 22, 2005, 10:13:02 AM

Title: joe rocket manta tank bag
Post by: suprcivic on August 22, 2005, 10:13:02 AM

hello

anyone have the joe rocket manta tank bag?  

i've never seen one in person and it seems pretty small.  i was wondering if it is big enough to fit a spare helmet visor in.  beyond that, is there maybe room to cram a rain suit or mybe just rain pants in there?  the visor is the most important part.

thanks

aaron

Title: joe rocket manta tank bag
Post by: dsartwell1 on August 22, 2005, 09:16:32 PM

I have one. If you got a sheild in there it would be a tight fit. Holds a 20 oz
water bottle real nice though. Normally I use it for day rides and keep a water bottle, wallet, keys in the bottom and cell phone in the upper pocket. I think rain pants would probably fit but there wouldn't be much room left. I like the bag. Magnets are real strong and it doesn't move at all. :beers:

Title: joe rocket manta tank bag
Post by: BlkJello on August 30, 2005, 10:50:48 AM

You might wanna check out the  Icon primer pack.    It is also a magnetic tank bag but has removable shoulder straps making it into a backpack when you wish.   It seems alittle bigger than the manta also.  And for roughly the same cash.   www.kneedraggers.com   has them for $40.   :wink:

Title: joe rocket manta tank bag
Post by: cb400bill on August 30, 2005, 11:17:49 PM

dsartwell1

I was checking out the Manta bag, but when I put it on my 02 B6, I thought the front magnet didn't hold very well.  Unlike my traditional size Nelson Rigg magnetic tankbag, I could easily lift the Manta off of the tank.

Are the magnets really strong enough?

Bill
02 B6

Title: joe rocket manta tank bag
Post by: dsartwell1 on August 31, 2005, 08:40:23 PM

I haven't had any problems. I had a water bottle full that just fit and it never moved even on bumpy two lane roads( and we have alot of them!). I also gave it the 120 mph test and it was fine although there isn't much wind behind the fairing. Also, I have a bra on my tank and don't use the bottom magnet, just keep it tucked in. I found that keeping the magnets close to the bag instead of stretching the flaps seemed to make it more stable. Hope that helps.

Title: joe rocket manta tank bag
Post by: cb400bill on September 01, 2005, 10:52:42 PM

Thanks for the info.

Bill