Magnetic Tank Bag mounting

[Wombat]

I have done a series of Farkles that may be of interest to someone! 
The first is the mounting of a magnetic tank bag ( a small third gear bag) to a 1100 tank cover. Steel plates were considered but I dont think they would have enough attraction to hold the bag so I bought four rare earth magnets

I placed the bag on the cover and put each magnet below so they could find their place.


 Be aware that like poles repel and it is obvious which way they go. One of my magnets was reverse of the others. I then marked their location with a pen and when I was happy I glued the magnets in place with araldite  glue.





And Bobs your uncle not mine



When I use the bag it has a strap for carrying it around which I put around the yoke and bars just in case it comes loose or someone likes it more than me

So there you have it

[Abe]

 
 
Are those rare earth magnets from Jaycar?

Have you found any issue's with the magnets, when the tank bag is not on ?

[ST2UP]

Good one...... we have a third gear bag that is a little larger than yours, bought it new for about $60 on ebay as we didnt wish to spend big money on a bag if it didnt work for us.......if it did, we would buy a better quality bag, well we love the third gear bag.....works just great for us, so its here to stay 

[Wombat]

 
Are those rare earth magnets from Jaycar?

Have you found any issue's with the magnets, when the tank bag is not on ?

Yes and No
The magnets are good for seasickness as well.    When I am on the bike I dont get seasick. Thats a plus 
 

[Brock]

The magnets are good for seasickness as well. 

I will take sea sick thanks, no way I'm going to swallow one of those...

[saaz]

An interesting variation. I have seen magnetic metal glued under the shelter, but the magnets should be more secure.

[Biggles]

Yes and No
The magnets are good for seasickness as well.    When I am on the bike I dont get seasick. Thats a plus 

Sitting under a tree is more effective, and costs nothing.

[Wombat]

I must add that the idea of using magnets has come from our esteemed member here in the west STOOGLE.  Sorry that is Yorkie who is google like in his information on ST's.  He has used larger magnets but same idea

 

[Yorkie]

  for not taking the blame yourself