GIVI Tank Bag ST602 & GoPro Hero 5 Session Review
Back after a long hiatus. It's very sad that I have hardly been able to ride any of my bikes due to variety of reasons. Anyways, picked up a few goodies on my recent trip to Australia which were eventually fixed to the bike recently and tested.
GIVI Tank Bag ST 602 with Tanklock system and Mounting Ring BF04 for Kawasaki in detail
So this is the actual Tank Bag. It's semi rigid type and as I already had a larger Tank/Tail Bag from Rynox, which I use as a Tail Bag now, I went for a compact size one as I found riding with a larger capacity one upfront a bit cumbersome on my last trip to Leh.
This is the Kawasaki specific Metal Mounting Ring it comes with and afaik it universally fits ALL Kawasaki models including the Versys, Ninja/Z 650 etc. It's model no. is BF04. Unfortunately the actual piece had got swapped somehow with a wrong piece inside the box at the Australian dealership I bought it from and they had to send me a new one (free of cost to India, of course) which I received and installed yesterday.
Mounting Instructions are minimal and takes less then 2 minutes to install. You will need a 4mm (for the original screws) and a 3mm Hex (for the Givi supplied screws) tool for the installation.
So here is the Tank Bag unraveled. It has storage space both on the top and botton with the top part being secured by zipper mesh. The top part also has place to put in your Mobile Phone in a totally sealed waterproof casing. It comes with a removable but velcroed sunglasses holder, a rain cover with mobile phone window, strapping belt to further secure the bag to the handlebar and a bag specific plastic mounting plate which sits with the bike specific metal mounting ring.
Here is the view of the mobile phone holder on top. Very convenient for navigation. With this on there is NO need for the RAM mounting system that I have also installed.
Here is the view of the empty chamber inside. Quite sufficient for me for a overnighter.
The rear of the tank bag with the Givi proprietary one click
Tank Lock System
The metal logo on top. Quality of materials used is quite high.
Lockable and watertight Zippers with a handle to easily take off and carry the bag.
Checking that the holes aligned properly this time around on the new mounting ring, phew!!
Removed the 3 original screws with a 4mm hex
Fitted the 3 supplied Givi metal spacers
Checked that the fuel lid was opening wihtout any hindrance
The finally tightened tank ring with the plastic mounting ring in place. This is what will stay on the bike permanently attached.
So this is how the bag looks finally attached to the bike
View from the side shows that it does not touch the fuel tank anywhere and hence will cause no scratches to your precious paint finish, which was the main reason for me to go for this Tank Lock System bag rather than any other contact system like the magnetic ones which will eventually scratch your tank, no matter how much care you take.
Here is a view with my Samsung Note 8 inside the sealed phone holder. Gets very easy for navigation and other phone related activities.
The bag has a tight water resistant slot for sliding any wires in for charging your mobile devices from the 12V power socket up ahead. Very well engineered and thought out.
With the Rain Cover on. Notice the waterproof window for the phone.
Side view with the rain cover on. Again no contact with your tank.
You can also strap it down to your handlebar (if required) for extra safety.
A view of the Quick Release lever boldly made in red colour. Takes just a click of the lever to detach the bag and be off.
Another view of the storage space inside while attached to the bike.
The bag costed my 8K from Australia including everything (mounting ring etc.). It is available in India through Akash at Bikegear.in M: 9610311313 (no commercial interest at all) and some other dealers for around 12k.
To be continued... Cheers