Harro Tank Bag

[heathbar]

Does anybody know why the belt of the Harro Tank bag that fastens around the steering column is excessively long? It seems unusual and inefficient. I have put it on my '75 R90/6 and the belt runs down the entire length of the bag. It sure seems odd.

Thanks for you input...

[StephenB]

It wasn't exclusively built for BMW and other bikes have an even higher tank where the longer belt comes in handy! It works well with the 24l tank on my /5 where it runs about 1/2 of the length of the tankbag, IIRC. Stuff it nice and tidy under the tankbag itself and you hardly notice it. I have the big 40l.

[heathbar]

Thanks, Stephen, for your reply. I will put your advice to work. In the meantime, I have been putting the long excess belt through the D-ring. This seems to keep the belt in place when at speed.

[Rider]

I have a 91 gspd and a factory bmw tankbag. It also has straps to attach front and rear. Fairly long ones as well. I found high winds would make it lean to one side so I use the extra strap length to double wrap the straps and now the bag stays put and there isn't a lot left past the buckle. I also use a bit of mesh drawer liner under the bag to protect the paint and keep it from moving.
Works great and wouldn't want to be without a tankbag.