Reserve Fuel - Magic Tank
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Joshua Tree, CA
on that HomeDepot fuel : can itself says 4 cycle fuel. and in finer print, 4 cycle engine only.
BUT in product description it says SPECIFICALLY engineered for 2 cycle engines. premixed with synthetic oil !??
which do we believe ??
BUT in product description it says SPECIFICALLY engineered for 2 cycle engines. premixed with synthetic oil !??
which do we believe ??
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From: USA
1. Red can, 50:1 2-stroke blend.
2. Green can, 40:1 2-stroke blend.
3. Grey can, 4-stroke.
Make sure you buy a grey can. Though I doubt anything bad would happen with either of the other two blends.
http://www.trufuel50.com/product-info/
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Fort Worth
I have a buddy who carried a reddi can in his soft side bag for years at about 3/4 full. He has since removed the bags and gone naked on his Heritage but his left bag still smells like gas.
I'm not sure if it would work on a bike or not and just how much fuel is needed to be left in the tank for it to work. It's easy enough to drain it, I might just give it a try and see how it works.
I've heard for years that you should refill at half a tank. Could be true, I just have never seen anything concrete to make it more than a mans tell. Got to remember that when we pull up to the pump and select 93 octane, the first 3/4 gallon is what ever the joe before you selected. I'd be interested in a true octane test to see what the average rating is for those that fill up at 1/2 tanks. I guess it's got to be somewhere between 89 and 93 but don't know if it even makes mush of a difference either. You would think that you would read a lot more here on fuel pump replacements if they failed early.
I'm not sure if it would work on a bike or not and just how much fuel is needed to be left in the tank for it to work. It's easy enough to drain it, I might just give it a try and see how it works.
I've heard for years that you should refill at half a tank. Could be true, I just have never seen anything concrete to make it more than a mans tell. Got to remember that when we pull up to the pump and select 93 octane, the first 3/4 gallon is what ever the joe before you selected. I'd be interested in a true octane test to see what the average rating is for those that fill up at 1/2 tanks. I guess it's got to be somewhere between 89 and 93 but don't know if it even makes mush of a difference either. You would think that you would read a lot more here on fuel pump replacements if they failed early.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 415
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From: Albany
I had to laugh...29.99 for a small piece of plastic....
I think I'll just keep my gas tank at 1/4 or more.
The last time I ran out of gas was 1978.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Kansas
I would like a workable solution maybe magic gas and a redi can because of the fit on a hd bag but that is an expensive pair of parts. it would beat a long walk any day though.
There are plenty of roads out there that will eat you if you are not topped off in time. just thinking out loud hwy 2 across NE for one that had me wondering if we were going to make it.
There are plenty of roads out there that will eat you if you are not topped off in time. just thinking out loud hwy 2 across NE for one that had me wondering if we were going to make it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Canada
I ran out of fuel summer of 2013. Was coming into Tonopah, NV and was 9 miles out. Those that know the road know you can -see- the town.
Of course the OL had to pee and I continued past the rest area to "try to make it." There was gas a ways back but the fuel reserve had lots. Too bad I pressed a head wind the rest of the way.
I had roadside. Called them. Waited 1/2 an hour. Knotthead spilt fuel ALL OVER the tank. I was angry but what can you do?
I thanked him for coming and waited for him to go. I cursed and swore but rode into town. Thre was a Chevron on the left. After fueling up had a crappy burger. Then continued on to Vegas. Lesson learned.
I've got a 1.75 Rotapax fuel cell and another for water on order. Fits on the rack.
H
Of course the OL had to pee and I continued past the rest area to "try to make it." There was gas a ways back but the fuel reserve had lots. Too bad I pressed a head wind the rest of the way.
I had roadside. Called them. Waited 1/2 an hour. Knotthead spilt fuel ALL OVER the tank. I was angry but what can you do?
I thanked him for coming and waited for him to go. I cursed and swore but rode into town. Thre was a Chevron on the left. After fueling up had a crappy burger. Then continued on to Vegas. Lesson learned.
I've got a 1.75 Rotapax fuel cell and another for water on order. Fits on the rack.
H
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
I ridden all over the US. Night time, day time, holiday, sunday, Montana Wyoming hwy 50, PCH, million dollar hwy, Nova Scotia cabot Trail, etc. Never ran out of gas.
Came close a few times, low fuel light on, got concerned but in the end its about planning your stops and paying attention. Gas is usually available just got to be willing to pump whats available if its all you can get.
Came close a few times, low fuel light on, got concerned but in the end its about planning your stops and paying attention. Gas is usually available just got to be willing to pump whats available if its all you can get.
Road Warrior
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From: ohio
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Road Warrior
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From: Cleveland, OH
Nice concept, but I find it easy enough (and much cheaper) to top off before riding a stretch that may be without fuel for a while. If a full tank doesn't get the job done, I doubt an extra 1/2 gallon will make much of a difference.
extra fuel
Here is what I use: (one for each saddlebag) No leakage; no smell. Easy pour; very safe.
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