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**Blueoffroader400** · 11-01-2012, 08:25

BMW Adventure R1200 GSA, looking like its going to be bagster - do i go for full tank cover or small straps? However by the time you bought both the holder and the bag your looking at £200 + figure.

Any other suggestions

**Mav** · 11-01-2012, 08:39

What's wrong with the BMW bag - that's what I have on my GSA. Secure, well padded, extendable and waterproof. And likely available on eBay...

**Blokeonabike** · 11-01-2012, 10:34

Bagster is the DS answer but, as you have discovered, not a cheap option. I guess it really depends how long you intend to keep the bike. Bagster is well made, model specific, reduces likelihood of damage to your tank and will last.

If you can get across to Germany, or have friends over there, the Louis chain of bike accesory shops do a huge range of value-for-money kit including universal tank bags in both magnetic and strap on varieties.

M&P or Busters are worth looking at online and might have something to fit your needs.

**Mav** · 11-01-2012, 11:38

Originally Posted by Blueoffroader400

BMW Adventure R1200 GSA, looking like its going to be bagster - do i go for full tank cover or small straps? However by the time you bought both the holder and the bag your looking at £200 + figure.

Any other suggestions

Here you go - £171 brand new BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE TANK BAG | eBay

**X59** · 11-01-2012, 11:45

Although Baglux is pricey, they're made to last, probably longer than the bike.

You could move the Baglux to the new bike, should you choose the same model, or sell it on with the old bike or separately.

Either way, it's not a bad return on your money.

**Blueoffroader400** · 14-01-2012, 14:08

So Iv'e gone for the Bagster:

BAGSTER TANK COVER BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE 2010-2011 WHITE/RED/BLUE TANKBRA 1529I £109 flea bay, just need to chose which tank bag to go with it???

**Bumble squat** · 14-01-2012, 16:03

Did you try V-customs mate?

**Blueoffroader400** · 14-01-2012, 18:09

I had a look at V Customs, looks a good site might be good for my enduro riding (KTM Exc) though! Couldn't see tank bags on the site.....?

**RH758** · 31-01-2012, 23:03

Another to look at is the 'Held Martello' tank bag. Has waterproof sat nav pocket and three side pockets. Main expandable section, rain cover, map case. Can be bought with straps or magnetic base.

I have used one on my Caponord for a couple of years, plastic 'fuel tank'. Never slipped once and I have covered a few miles with it loaded up wi useless shiiite.