How to repair tankbag map window ?

[et]

The map window of my Joe Rocket Multi Tank bag was ripped when I crashed a couple of months ago.
Here's a photo of the damage:



Anyone know how or where to repair something like this ?

Thanks;
--ET

[Kneescrubber]

GPS?

[Wockman]

I had one crack like that years ago.  I used clear packing tape, which worked for a bit but turned yellow after a while.

It might be time for a new bag.

[et]

I think I may have just found an answer:

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92089

I had the same thing happen to my Joe Rocket Tank bag. What I did is find a local upholstery shop and have them remove the old clear plastic and re sew in a new marine grade plastic in its place. Bag is as good as new. cant even tell anything happened and only cost me like 15.00 to repair.

[tjhess74]

that was gonna be my suggestion.  a local upholstery shop with some replacement vinyl.  places that do boats and outdoor items are most likely to have the uv resistant clear stuff.

[UHOH]

The map window of my Joe Rocket Multi Tank bag was ripped when I crashed a couple of months ago.

I'd use clear plastic packing tape on both sides.
Then when that wears/yellows out, I'd figure it's time for a new bag; few yrs in future...

[tvpierce]

Put your maps in a large Zip Lock bag.  Keeps the maps in good condition longer too... and my map window is still in good condition.

[jeepinbanditrider]

As stated above.  Upholstery shop.

[ZuluHour]

You can get new tank bags for not a lot of $$

Don't know what an upholstery shop would charge for repair but I'd spend maybe a little more and upgrade.


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or just look at the classifieds section http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,68856.0.html

[tjhess74]

tankbags, underwear, and jeans.  new ones just arent the same or deliver the same level of comfort!

[bomber]

tankbags, underwear, and jeans.  new ones just arent the same or deliver the same level of comfort!

Quoted for truth!

[jeepinbanditrider]

I bet they'd fix that for probably 10 bucks    Can't find decent new tankbags for that money.

[et]

tankbags, underwear, and jeans.  new ones just arent the same or deliver the same level of comfort!

You have no idea how true that is in this case.
I've owned a few tank bags in my time.
And this is the best one I've owned.

It's the Joe Rocket Multi Tank Bag.
It a magnetic bag, has a built in, attached rain cover that stores in it's own hidden compartment,
built In carry handles, shoulder straps & back pack straps, and has D-rings so it can also be mounted via straps.
And it is f'n huge: 18"L x 11"W x 15"H
I think it's even bigger than Cortech's Tribag.

That's why I want to repair it.

Too bad Joe Rocket no longer makes it.  

[mjrfd99]

As stated above.  Upholstery shop.

My shoemaker is my go to guy for this kind of work- he has the heavy duty sewing machine.