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Hi all,

I've heard good reports about the tank bag but has anyone tried to fit one to a 600 TA with the awkward, sticky-up fuel cap?

Can't really go wrong for £16.99, if it fits...!

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Is there any tankbag that fits on a 600 'Alp properly.I have borrowed a few and that fuel cap always gets in the way.
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Is there any tankbag that fits on a 600 'Alp properly.I have borrowed a few and that fuel cap always gets in the way.
It's a right pain isn't it?

Bagalux do a Alp-specific cover that will take any of their bags but it's big money, around £90 just for the cover, similar for the bag.

I think I'll invest my £17 in the Lidl bag, if doesn't fit I can always put in the for sale forum here!
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It's a right pain isn't it?

Bagalux do a Alp-specific cover that will take any of their bags but it's big money, around £90 just for the cover, similar for the bag.

I think I'll invest my £17 in the Lidl bag, if doesn't fit I can always put in the for sale forum here!

Hi Crusty

If it doesnt fit you can always take it back and get ur cash back. I bought the tank bag and the mag map holder but both of them blocked the view of my speedo (Intruder VL1500). Just took them back and got cash back on both.

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Sorry its this thursday not last. I only found out when I turned up at the store.

Cheers for the reply on helmets I may check out planet bikes. That store seems to always be closing down or changing brands.
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Can recommend the tank bags as well.

Boots are good for light city use - comfortable, cheap, wont last very long.

Chains & disk locks - brilliant - we've got six of each.

Don't bother with their waterproofs - tear too easily.




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Hi All,

Well I got to my lidls for lunchtime and most of the gear was gone !!!

i fancied getting the socks but they had been sold out...

Did anybody else grab a bargain ?

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I went into the New Malden Lidls today and managed to 'blow' £90

Good battery chargers at £10 , and the 'trickle' charge for 6v and 12v at £5 also got some engine and anti rust sprays and a balaclava, rest of the gear too small for me, even the xl gloves.
I think this branch changes its 'offers' on Mondays.
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Hi All,

Well I got to my lidls for lunchtime and most of the gear was gone !!!

i fancied getting the socks but they had been sold out...

Did anybody else grab a bargain ?

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I went to the Arnison Centre branch this morning. It's near M&S Motorcycles Durham showroom, about 5 minutes from the A1 junction at Chester le Street. They still had a fair bit of kit when I called in after work this afternoon.

I picked up a tankbag and winter gloves for my mate as he's new to touring. The tankbag is a bit lightweight compared to Oxford and Hein Gericke items but for £17, you can't go wrong. I also got a balaclava, disc lock alarm, extra bungees, intercom set and some waterproofs which need to go back as they're too small.

I've used the intercom set before but had to buy another to replace the headset one of our cats took a liking to. Before that, it worked well with VOX enabled walkie-talkies if you're looking for cheap bike-to-bike communication.

I looked at the flip-face helmets but what put me off immediately was the front was difficult to release and it had one of those seatbelt style buckles on the chin strap which I don't trust. The overall quality didn't look great but you can't expect it for that kind of money. The full face ones are the same as those that were badly criticised by Motorrad magazine.
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Cheers for the reply on helmets I may check out planet bikes. That store seems to always be closing down or changing brands.
Well, it's gone this time, drove past Planet Bikes today and the whole place was empty. Leicester is a backwater for main dealers now.

Bought a tank bag from Lidl yesterday, spent ages in the store opening all the zips and pockets, looks pretty good. Put it on the bike this afternoon, then the heavens opened and since I wasn't going anywhere in particular, comfort won over courage and I took the car instead (I know, fair weather biker).

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