Right then, seeing as you asked for it, here's a short illustrated guide with comments on the Kriega Tank harness and the various bags that can be used with it.

Firstly the harness-



It has four mounting points; two webbing straps with loops at one end, and two webbing straps with quick release fasteners and industrial velcro at the other. Kriega recommend fitting the Q/R webbing at the seat end of the fuel tank, but on the Tenere there isn't a huge amount of space to stick the velcro patches. What I did was flip the harness round and make use of the large amount of tank space at the front of the bike to stick the velcro to. I then used the loop straps around the seat rails and fastened the harness down. To remove the harness for fuelling up, simply unclip the Q/R fasteners and lift the harness up and back into your lap.



Ok then the bags (US tailpack series) attach to the harness via loops which accept the webbing straps the tailpack's normally use to attach to the pillion seat. You can make them out in the first photo running along both sides of the harness.
I use a US-5 bag daily as somewhere to keep a cargo net, straps and other gubbins. The US-5 can be fitted either way up; mesh side up means you can slip stuff into the mesh pocket easily, or on the other side is a zipped pocket. As with all the US packs, access to the stuff inside is through the roll-over closure on one end of the bag.
Here is the US-5 from the rear-



As you can see, it's pretty tidy and tucks away nicely with no bar hindrances, nor rider hindrances.
Next up is the US-10-
From the rear-



and from a 3/4 view-



A bit bulkier, but still no real hindrance to the rider or the bars. It's worth mentioning that ALL the tailpacks cover the ignition switch, but the 5 and 10 aren't too big to make access difficult.
Finally onto the US-20, she's a whopper. I don't really think I'd use this as a tank bag on the Tenere as it really is a bit big. When on the bike it sits in your lap, and on full lock both ways the bars touch the bag. It also covers the ignition a lot more than the other smaller bags.
Pic from the rear-



3/4 pic-



and a pic from the side to give you an idea of how bulky it is-



To give you an idea of scale, here are the three bags on the floor-



Whilst there may not seem to be much difference in size between the US-10 and US-20, as the preceeding photo's showed, there is quite a difference on the bike. If I were only going to buy one of the bags, then the US-10 is probably the most useful to have with the harness. It also fits snugly onto the pillion section of the seat if you so wished.
Quality wise, there is no doubt in my mind that this is some of the best kit I've ever used. Each product is well finished and it does exactly what it's meant to. It's waterproof, tough, easy to use and there's a subtle satisfaction in knowing you're buying a quality product at a reasonable price.
I hope that was of some help to you all.

That is a great help to see the pictures - many thanks Tripletom!

I can certainly appreciate the quality of Kriega products, however, I do find some of their stuff a bit 'fussy'?

If I might make a recommendation for an alternative tank bag that is quick release etc. then have a look at the Wolfman Enduro Tank Bag:

www.wolfmanluggage.com/

and the UK distributor:

http://www.windingroads.co.uk/catalog/index.php

I'm not suggesting this instead of the Kriega, but it is certainly an option, especially for those a little more cash-strapped...

xxx

btw. they also do a 100% waterproof expedition one, which is more money and expands.

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No worries JMo. I looked at the Wolfman stuff a while back with a view to getting the tank panniers for my Caponord. In the end though, the Capo's going so they didn't get bought. As for ��, to be honest I think that at �15 for the harness and �35 for the US-10 pack the Kriega stuff isn't bad value. Plus if you have a second bike there's nothing to stop you fitting it to that, even if it's not a trail bike; I'm thinking that the Wolfman Enduro tank bag might not fit so well on a sports bike for example.
Anyway, I'm a bloke and get sucked in cos it's black and rubbery and has clips and mesh

I didn't realise that particular Kriega set up was that cheap - you're right, �50 for the lot isn't too bad at all!

The reason I mentioned the Wolfman bag is that (as you say) it's shape is particularly appropriate for a slanted and narrow tank, like the Tenere.

I have one of the Wolfman bags myself for my XR400 - when I get back to the UK I'll try it on the Ten' too, although personally I've not found the need for a small tank bag as I currently have the Touratech rear 'Enduro' bag on the Ten'

xxx

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tripletom were did you get the tank harness

Tripletom,

Thanks for the comprehensive review, appreciate it.

I think the US-10 would make a great tank bag for the Ten and at �50 is not alot of monet compared to alot of other other tank bags I've seen.


Cheers,


Nick.

No problems peeps. Products can be bought from - www.kriega.com

cheers tripletom just ordered one from infinity motorcycles

great review !!

Would you have some pics of the mounting points ?

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Not to hand I'm afraid, but it's pretty much as I described.