I started looking at their soft pannier bags. I like how thoughtout they seem to be with good quality. Tusk will be my first choice for luggage when I need something. Cheers.
Hi Matt, after watching one of your previous vids where you mention this tank bag, I pulled the trigger on one. Despite having to pay for postage from the US and quite heavy import duties, I still went ahead with the purchase. It’s still works out to be better value than the crap we have here in the uk! I’m hoping it arrives in the next week or so? This more in-depth video confirms what I already thought, it looks a fabulous product and exactly what I was looking for. Regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧
Hi Matt, just a quick update to say.... my Tusk Tank Bag (Lge) arrived on my doorstep here in the UK this afternoon. To say I’m thrilled with it would be an understatement buddy! Thanks so much for bringing it to my attention pal. 👍 Regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧
Another Great review!! These companies REALLY need to add you to their payroll! This is exactly what I'm looking for! Just waiting for them to come in stock & I will have mine! Can you show where you put the mounting straps? Thank you for real assessments of gear, it is genuinely appreciated! Hey, can we be friends?! LOL!
Dang, wish I would have seen this before buying the Nelson-Rigg Trails End ADV tank bag. I think you pointed out a couple of things that make the Tusk more usable and at the same price. Oh well, think I can steal some of your hacks to improve the Nelson.
Great information. Appreciate all the videos. I'm debating on getting the spoke wheels for my 390 but honestly I ride my bike on the rocky trails in Colorado and nothing has happened to the cast wheels. Last weekend I intentionally rode faster on these rocky trails than I really intend to just to see if they would deform - nearly 40mph bike jumping and hitting some good size rocks. Still absolutely true. I did not lower the street tire pressures. I'm of the mind now I won't replace the wheels with wire spoke ones unless I do damage one. I'm also liking the tubeless tires and the advantages of making quick repairs. I'd lose that with the wire ones. What are your thoughts from your experiences?
I am with you, so far the cast wheels have held up to rocky riding. I will likely go to spoke wheels in the future but I am going to convert them to tubeless. It's pretty easy to do and well worth it. I converted the wheels on my F800GS and it was easy. For now, its cast wheels.
@@advmatt good news. I wasn't aware they could be converted. That has been my only sticking point for not buying them. Thanks Matt. I appreciate all the time you put into these videos.
I also bought one for my 390 after watching this video. Have not installed yet as its winter here in NE. Have you found that the mounting straps rub the paint off the frame? Not sure how tough KTM India frame paint/powder coating is.
I havent had any issues with the paint rubbing. I put some clear tape on the plastic where the straps come across to prevent it from scratching the plastics. The frame looks fine. The straps dont move around.
I just wanted to order mine for my 390 to get shipped to the Philippines 🇵🇭, crap that is $60 just for shipping- bummer I have to find an alternative tank bag , bloody shipping fees from the US to us is a ripoff 😤. Ahh well, such is life- ride safe mate!
@@advmatt yep, real bummer 🙄👍, so if anyone reads this and intends to travel to Cebu - Philippines in the next 5 month ( good luck with that idea 🥴) bring me one please- i even pay you $15.- extra for that pleasure 😂😂👍😉
@@AussieAdventurer I use www.kangoexpress.com when I buy stuff from the U.S. They consolidate your stuff for shipping to the Philippines, cheaper than having it shipped via Fedex, UPS etc.
I’m hesitating between this and the giant loop, what I don’t like about this bag is the harness. If your are like me and have multiple motorcycle and want to easily switch the bag between bike the harness will flap around if you ride without the bag but with the harness on. Also it feel like the giant loop you don’t have to re-adjust the harness once setup correctly. The price difference is huge.
I understand your hesitation. You can buy three of these for the price of one Giant Loop tank bag. Maybe buy two, problem solved and you still save money over Giant Loop.
I pasted a link in the video description for a similar charging hub. I couldn't find the one I have. I bought from an automotive store. The one in the link looks better than the one I use.
I noticed the 3-port power adapter you have. Does the 390 Adventure come with an electrical utility outlet stock, or did you have to add something to be able to hook up electronic devices?
Currently, the large (12x8hx8w) bag is 8 litres, and the small (11x7hx6.5w) is 6 litres? You refer to your model as the large size, which I think is the previous version. Do you think the current large would be too big for the 390? I think I read in the comments that you sent it back for warranty (?) - has it been replaced or are you using something else now? Thanks
I have to admit I don't know either. I have looked everywhere as well to find the specifications but have had no luck. My best guess is around 300 watts, but that is a guess. My heated gear has not been an issue for the bike so far. I need to do some calculations for the added heated grips I am installing soon.
I recently bought a Tusk dry duffel bag. Extremely impressed with the quality.
I started looking at their soft pannier bags. I like how thoughtout they seem to be with good quality. Tusk will be my first choice for luggage when I need something. Cheers.
Just ordered one after watching your review. good price.
Hi Matt, after watching one of your previous vids where you mention this tank bag, I pulled the trigger on one. Despite having to pay for postage from the US and quite heavy import duties, I still went ahead with the purchase. It’s still works out to be better value than the crap we have here in the uk! I’m hoping it arrives in the next week or so?
This more in-depth video confirms what I already thought, it looks a fabulous product and exactly what I was looking for.
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
Hi Matt, just a quick update to say.... my Tusk Tank Bag (Lge) arrived on my doorstep here in the UK this afternoon. To say I’m thrilled with it would be an understatement buddy! Thanks so much for bringing it to my attention pal. 👍
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
Clever hacks with the velcro and snap link!
Another Great review!! These companies REALLY need to add you to their payroll! This is exactly what I'm looking for! Just waiting for them to come in stock & I will have mine! Can you show where you put the mounting straps? Thank you for real assessments of gear, it is genuinely appreciated! Hey, can we be friends?! LOL!
The front strap goes around the head and I just found a location on the frame slightly back from the bag to mount the rear straps.
Thanks for your videos on the KTM 390A
Nice idea for the gloves and the helmet
Sold me on the Tusk Olympus Tank Bag...color accents happen to match the 390A.
Dang, wish I would have seen this before buying the Nelson-Rigg Trails End ADV tank bag. I think you pointed out a couple of things that make the Tusk more usable and at the same price. Oh well, think I can steal some of your hacks to improve the Nelson.
I like the Tusk luggage, if you need anything else maybe a place to start.
Great video as always!
I love my tank bag.. It fits my 1997 R850R
It's a great little bag.
Thanks for the video.
Excellent video, good tips , cheers from Mexico
Great information. Appreciate all the videos. I'm debating on getting the spoke wheels for my 390 but honestly I ride my bike on the rocky trails in Colorado and nothing has happened to the cast wheels. Last weekend I intentionally rode faster on these rocky trails than I really intend to just to see if they would deform - nearly 40mph bike jumping and hitting some good size rocks. Still absolutely true. I did not lower the street tire pressures. I'm of the mind now I won't replace the wheels with wire spoke ones unless I do damage one. I'm also liking the tubeless tires and the advantages of making quick repairs. I'd lose that with the wire ones. What are your thoughts from your experiences?
I am with you, so far the cast wheels have held up to rocky riding. I will likely go to spoke wheels in the future but I am going to convert them to tubeless. It's pretty easy to do and well worth it. I converted the wheels on my F800GS and it was easy. For now, its cast wheels.
@@advmatt good news. I wasn't aware they could be converted. That has been my only sticking point for not buying them. Thanks Matt. I appreciate all the time you put into these videos.
@@gpnmoab1 I did a short video on some tips regarding the wheel conversion from my F800GS. Principles are the same. Thanks for the great feedback.
I also bought one for my 390 after watching this video. Have not installed yet as its winter here in NE. Have you found that the mounting straps rub the paint off the frame? Not sure how tough KTM India frame paint/powder coating is.
I havent had any issues with the paint rubbing. I put some clear tape on the plastic where the straps come across to prevent it from scratching the plastics. The frame looks fine. The straps dont move around.
I just wanted to order mine for my 390 to get shipped to the Philippines 🇵🇭, crap that is $60 just for shipping- bummer
I have to find an alternative tank bag , bloody shipping fees from the US to us is a ripoff 😤.
Ahh well, such is life- ride safe mate!
Drag, sorry to hear shipping is as much as the bag.
@@advmatt yep, real bummer 🙄👍, so if anyone reads this and intends to travel to Cebu - Philippines in the next 5 month ( good luck with that idea 🥴) bring me one please- i even pay you $15.- extra for that pleasure 😂😂👍😉
@@AussieAdventurer I use www.kangoexpress.com when I buy stuff from the U.S. They consolidate your stuff for shipping to the Philippines, cheaper than having it shipped via Fedex, UPS etc.
@@dindo_es Thanks for the tip mate 👍
FYI. Rocky Mtn is now sold in two sizes. Lg (8L) and Sml (6L).
Thanks for the update, I was thinking of getting another one. Guess I will have to wait.
I’m hesitating between this and the giant loop, what I don’t like about this bag is the harness. If your are like me and have multiple motorcycle and want to easily switch the bag between bike the harness will flap around if you ride without the bag but with the harness on. Also it feel like the giant loop you don’t have to re-adjust the harness once setup correctly.
The price difference is huge.
I understand your hesitation. You can buy three of these for the price of one Giant Loop tank bag. Maybe buy two, problem solved and you still save money over Giant Loop.
Hey can you put a link for me on white charger system that is inside the tank bank, that would be most helpful thank you
I pasted a link in the video description for a similar charging hub. I couldn't find the one I have. I bought from an automotive store. The one in the link looks better than the one I use.
I noticed the 3-port power adapter you have. Does the 390 Adventure come with an electrical utility outlet stock, or did you have to add something to be able to hook up electronic devices?
It comes stock with a 12v outlet for US standard 12v devices. It is not the smaller European plug you get on BMWs.
Currently, the large (12x8hx8w) bag is 8 litres, and the small (11x7hx6.5w) is 6 litres? You refer to your model as the large size, which I think is the previous version. Do you think the current large would be too big for the 390? I think I read in the comments that you sent it back for warranty (?) - has it been replaced or are you using something else now? Thanks
I received the bag back under warranty. I am still using it and liking it. The new large size is only 1/2 a liter bigger. It will be fine on the 390.
Matt, what is the power output of the alternator?
I have been looking for that info but no luck.
Heated gear you must know the load factor.
I have to admit I don't know either. I have looked everywhere as well to find the specifications but have had no luck. My best guess is around 300 watts, but that is a guess. My heated gear has not been an issue for the bike so far. I need to do some calculations for the added heated grips I am installing soon.
I will call ktm.
Need this to avoid killing the stator.
I just wish I could find one to buy. They seem to be out of stock everywhere.
It's worth waiting for. Maybe buy a cheap one for now until they are back in stock.
Now that you've had this bag for a while, is it marring up your tank?
Not that I noticed, I had to return it for warranty so I only have about 4k miles with it. It seemed fine to me.
Looks just like the old wolfman enduro tank bag.
Very similar for sure.
Does that size get in the way while standing or trying to get way forward when cornering? Thanks
On my bike it is not in the way at all. I dont really notice it. On a taller tank I think it could be, like other tank bags.
What is the USB charger you are using?
I don't what the USB charger is. I bought a triple port plug from a hardware store. It was generic.
He looks just like an older Zach Osborne
My dog eats my ear plugs...
Hi Matt ? can the divider part in the bag be removed ? Just curious.
Yes it can and it can moved around a bit as well.
@@advmatt Awesome thanks for the info Matt 👍