• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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Tank bag vs Fender bag for TE310

ptkatoomer

ptkatoomer

Husqvarna
Pro Class
Now that I have my first dual-sporter my old bones seem to be having issues using a back-pack to carry stuff-my shoulders get quite sore. I've tried three different types of packs, with and without upper straps, and none seem to help so I'm thinking I want to get the weight of my tools off my back and carry them some other way. I don't seem to notice this so much when running single-track and really moving around on the bike, but fire-roading and street stretches where I'm just sitting seem to do me in.

What's your experience with fender vs tank for carrying tools-specifically on these 310's? Is one set-up better for more aggressive riding that another?
 
I vote against the front fender bag, I haven't ever used one, but almost every guy that I ride with that uses a front fender bag, is always having to re-adjust it, and tighten it and such.
 
A fanny pack is another way to go. Keeps your tools lower on the body & the back pack can be just for hydration & food, not as heavy. The fender bags usually just add unsprung weight & end up falling apart & losing tools...JMO
 
James Patton said:
Wolfman stuff is good. I have their peak tailsack and small tankbag. I want the E12 saddlebags, they are on my list.
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Since you're using both(fender and tank), do you feel each has it's own best application as far as what kind of stuff you're putting into them?
 
No I don't use a fender bag. I use a small tankbag and a peak tailsack. Easy on and off. They stay secure.
I put most used items in the tank bag. The rest in the tail. If it's all day I will use a backpack, with a light load.
I am old and the weight on my back is tiring.
 
street2dirt said:
A fanny pack is another way to go. Keeps your tools lower on the body & the back pack can be just for hydration & food, not as heavy. The fender bags usually just add unsprung weight & end up falling apart & losing tools...JMO
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Great advice-tried that set-up on a 130 miler today and it was WAY better!
 
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