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Acerbis tank

Having bought an Acerbis tank for my XT600, I'm wondering if anyone has managed to find a tank bag that will fit on there? Ideally one that could also be carried like a rucksack. If not a tank bag, then what do people use on Acerbis tanks?

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I use a givi rack......
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I use a givi rack......
Any particular model? Do they do one specifically for the Acerbis tank?

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Wolfman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Wolfman Enduro tankbags will fit..

They aren't big but much better than nothing.

I have one on my DRZ Acerbis tank and they fit on pretty much ANYTHING !!

Great quality too..

Available from these guys with great service !

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OR... You can get the tank panniers from Wolfman which should also fit well.

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A couple of great suggestions there Ted, thanks. Did you use one on your American trip and did it give you enough carrying space?

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A couple of great suggestions there Ted, thanks. Did you use one on your American trip and did it give you enough carrying space?

Geoff
I didnt have any for my South American trip, I couldnt find anything at the time and didnt know about the wolfman stuff...

The tankbag is great, i was always needing something small for day to day items, documents, camera etc ! It's a god send now. It's easy to take on and off too

No personal experiences of the tank packs though. Should be WAY MORE on ADV rider though, being yank n all.
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No personal experiences of the tank packs though. Should be WAY MORE on ADV rider though, being yank n all.
Good idea, I'll have a look on there.

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