mikesim
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As I posted earlier, I installed the Cortech Dryver tank bag this weekend on Scoot in preparation for our trip next month to TN/NC/VA. At Phil's insistence, took some pix of the bag and mounting to share with y'all... please be patient as this is my first attempt at a review and posting pix to the forum.
Firstly, the Cortech Dryver tank bag is made of a molded 600 denier Carbolex fabric. It appears that during manufacture they have impregnated the fabric with a resin that "forms" the product to its finished shape. This formed construction IMHO lends a more finished appearance to the bag when it is installed on the bike. It also makes the fabric impermeable to water thus keeping your contents high and dry. The bag is mounted on an adjustable slider base that effectively keeps the bag from coming in contact with the tank so that will keep your (faster) red paint from becoming scratched! The tank ring is made from a fiberglass reinforced plastic that appears quite tough. It is mounted directly over the fuel fill cap using the existing mounting holes. New longer mounting screws are furnished with the mounting ring which must be ordered separately from the bag itself. The install went off without a hitch and took a little less than 30 minutes. It would have been more like fifteen minutes but the installation illustrations were not very clear (at least to me). Once the mounting ring is installed, the companion ring must be installed on the adjustable base plate on the bottom of the bag. Cortech thoughtfully provided Nylok mounting nuts for this which will keep things from becoming loose miles down the road. Once both rings are installed, the fore and aft placement must be adjusted to your bike and your preference, then the Nylok nuts are snugged down. Installation of the bag on your bike is just a metter of placing the pag on the mounting ring and rotating the bag about 30 degrees clockwise 'til a nice secure thud is felt which indicates that the mounting lugs have over-centered and are secure. Removal is the reverse. No safety strap is provided with this bag and I don't really think one is needed as the bag locks very securely into position.
The bag is offered in two sizes, small 11.5"L x 10"W x 6"H, or medium 15"L x 11.5"W x 7.5"H. The small bag has a rated carrying capacity of 5 lbs (3.8L), and the medium bag is rated at 8 lbs (9.4L). I selected the medium bag for my bike.
The top mount map pocket is easily removeable and both a GPS mount and a top mounted organizer bag are offered as options.
The main compartment is sealed and secured by a clever waterproof zipper arrangement. I have yet to test the bag in the rain so I cannot personally attest to its effectiveness.
The quality of construction and the appearance of the bag are typical Tourmaster/Cortech, superb! I am anxiously awaiting May when I can put this bag to a REAL road test!
Complete View
The top cover/map case is held closed by magnetic buttons sewn in the bag body and cover flap. The carrying handle is also held up away from the tank by a magnetic catch
The interior has a divider and is lined with a tricot fabric to protect your belongings
The bag is furnished with a shoulder strap for convenient toting off the bike. These are the attachment points for the shoulder strap.
An optional GPS mounting bracket and waterproof case is available for this bag. The are the mounting tabs in the front of the bag if you choose this option
The top of the bag map pocket with sample map in place.
This is the clever waterproof zipper. I can't attest to its effectiveness yet but from appearances it looks like to would seal quite well.
This is the mounting ring that attaches to tour fuel tank. It is an easy on/off affair, once installed. It take but a moment to remove for fuel fills.
The underside of the bag shows the companion mouting ring installed. This is adjusted for my bike which has no bar risers. With the stock bars and the bag mount adjusted to this position, there is no intereference with the bars or switch gear. You can see that there is still some adjustment left in the mount, which "may" accomodate those with bar risers or non-stock bars. YMMV
Here's what it looks like installed on my bike.
Here is how the bag appears to the rider while seated on the bike. For me it does not interfere in any way with my vision or operability of the controls
So, there you have it. I hope this review will help others who may be considering this bag. I will report back on its utility when I return from my long ride.
Many, many thanks to Rick for walking me thru the process of posting these pics.
Mike
Firstly, the Cortech Dryver tank bag is made of a molded 600 denier Carbolex fabric. It appears that during manufacture they have impregnated the fabric with a resin that "forms" the product to its finished shape. This formed construction IMHO lends a more finished appearance to the bag when it is installed on the bike. It also makes the fabric impermeable to water thus keeping your contents high and dry. The bag is mounted on an adjustable slider base that effectively keeps the bag from coming in contact with the tank so that will keep your (faster) red paint from becoming scratched! The tank ring is made from a fiberglass reinforced plastic that appears quite tough. It is mounted directly over the fuel fill cap using the existing mounting holes. New longer mounting screws are furnished with the mounting ring which must be ordered separately from the bag itself. The install went off without a hitch and took a little less than 30 minutes. It would have been more like fifteen minutes but the installation illustrations were not very clear (at least to me). Once the mounting ring is installed, the companion ring must be installed on the adjustable base plate on the bottom of the bag. Cortech thoughtfully provided Nylok mounting nuts for this which will keep things from becoming loose miles down the road. Once both rings are installed, the fore and aft placement must be adjusted to your bike and your preference, then the Nylok nuts are snugged down. Installation of the bag on your bike is just a metter of placing the pag on the mounting ring and rotating the bag about 30 degrees clockwise 'til a nice secure thud is felt which indicates that the mounting lugs have over-centered and are secure. Removal is the reverse. No safety strap is provided with this bag and I don't really think one is needed as the bag locks very securely into position.
The bag is offered in two sizes, small 11.5"L x 10"W x 6"H, or medium 15"L x 11.5"W x 7.5"H. The small bag has a rated carrying capacity of 5 lbs (3.8L), and the medium bag is rated at 8 lbs (9.4L). I selected the medium bag for my bike.
The top mount map pocket is easily removeable and both a GPS mount and a top mounted organizer bag are offered as options.
The main compartment is sealed and secured by a clever waterproof zipper arrangement. I have yet to test the bag in the rain so I cannot personally attest to its effectiveness.
The quality of construction and the appearance of the bag are typical Tourmaster/Cortech, superb! I am anxiously awaiting May when I can put this bag to a REAL road test!
Complete View
The top cover/map case is held closed by magnetic buttons sewn in the bag body and cover flap. The carrying handle is also held up away from the tank by a magnetic catch
The interior has a divider and is lined with a tricot fabric to protect your belongings
The bag is furnished with a shoulder strap for convenient toting off the bike. These are the attachment points for the shoulder strap.
An optional GPS mounting bracket and waterproof case is available for this bag. The are the mounting tabs in the front of the bag if you choose this option
The top of the bag map pocket with sample map in place.
This is the clever waterproof zipper. I can't attest to its effectiveness yet but from appearances it looks like to would seal quite well.
This is the mounting ring that attaches to tour fuel tank. It is an easy on/off affair, once installed. It take but a moment to remove for fuel fills.
The underside of the bag shows the companion mouting ring installed. This is adjusted for my bike which has no bar risers. With the stock bars and the bag mount adjusted to this position, there is no intereference with the bars or switch gear. You can see that there is still some adjustment left in the mount, which "may" accomodate those with bar risers or non-stock bars. YMMV
Here's what it looks like installed on my bike.
Here is how the bag appears to the rider while seated on the bike. For me it does not interfere in any way with my vision or operability of the controls
So, there you have it. I hope this review will help others who may be considering this bag. I will report back on its utility when I return from my long ride.
Many, many thanks to Rick for walking me thru the process of posting these pics.
Mike
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