If you're terribly concerned about scratching your paint - go to your local body shop and pay a few bucks to have them apply a 3M Clear Bra. Works great.

 

Thanks for all the input everyone. Hadn't thought of a clear bra, that could be the answer to peace of mind with a magnetic bag because I'll be putting it on and off every day.

 

The tank bag will scuff your tank. You can rub it out with some 3m compound once in a while, though. Clear bra is amazing. I have it on my bike. It's a 1-piece and it covers almost the whole tank. Paid $75. HIGHLY recommend!!!!!!!!!

 

I'm making a shopping list for accessories myself. what about this dowco bag:
Dowco Iron Rider Cruiser Magnetic Tank Bag $38

anyone use it?

 

I'd be disappointed if a tank bag scratches the HD paint, since it hasn't damaged any of my "jap junk" tanks....Started using a tank bag in 1985 and seldom leave home without one. Maps, GPS, phone, first aid, water bottle or hydration bag, change, camera, etc etc.

I bought a Rapid Transit Recon 19 for my SV, and it actually fits the Sportster 3.3 tank better. It comes with backpack straps and rain cover for around $85.



BTW that's the Old North Bridge in Lexington in the background, of "By the rude bridge that arched the flood" fame.

I also have a Wolfman Ranier that uses a harness instead of magnets. I'm going to test fit it and then I'll fab up some attachments straps: looks like it will fit well. Wolfman products are made in USA.

 

A little pricey, but works well with the IRON tank, looks great for a tank bag. Unzips off the magnent part and you can just carry it as a back pack, has pleanty of storage (fits my laptop in it) Couldn't find a much better one IMO. Although i did notice you have to watch taking it off, it has left some small scuffs. So far they have all buffed out though!

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