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Jun 27, 2018 | 06:14 AM

#41

Campy Roadie

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Originally Posted by foxtrapper

I won’t carry a gas can in the saddlebags or trunk because it always makes things stink.

i will lash a gas can on top of stuff. Plastic something under it for stink prevention.

Im partial to a 2-gallon can. One gallon isn’t enough, more than two gets heavy.

That right there ^^^

I too have carried gasoline to extend my range on many occasions but never inside a closed area where vapors can accumulate. That's what I was referring to in my above post.

Jun 27, 2018 | 06:19 AM

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Kingglide549

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I have never had that problem. (stink)
The gas can made for the saddle bag even comes with its own clear plastic bag to seal it all off.
Following directions can be helpful?

Jun 27, 2018 | 06:43 AM

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I carried 2 of the Reda gas cans on my trip to Alaska. Never needed to use even one of them. They did not leak or smell. The only fault is the nozzle on the can is very hard to work with and tends to drip when pouring.

Jun 27, 2018 | 06:53 AM

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Now that you know what your mpg is , plan ahead, I am pretty sure you passed a gas station somewhere that you could’ve topped off.

Jun 27, 2018 | 07:07 AM

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Oko

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Originally Posted by lh4x4

When I leave on a long trip I carry a total of 11 gallons.

That set up looks great. I love the HD logo on the side. Just one suggestion. Get that tank painted the sweet color of your ride.
Say, that makes for a good beer container...........

Jun 27, 2018 | 07:38 AM

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Ron750

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An alternative would be to carry a super siphon. They work great.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/American...P6HD/203635079

Jun 27, 2018 | 07:41 AM

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BuzzCap7

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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

Yep ... That's the one I was referring too ... Thanks

I have not seen this b4. Do u know what the flash point was? I mean what ignited the fuel fumes?

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Jun 27, 2018 | 08:11 AM

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Oko

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Originally Posted by Ron750

An alternative would be to carry a super siphon. They work great.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/American...P6HD/203635079

This is what we in snowmobile country carry. But come to think of it, I have a gas caddy on the sleds now. Too many closed on (pick a day of the week) to keep up with.
By the way, gas doesn't have that super burn taste to it any more when using an old school siphon hose. Either that or I am a drunk who's taste buds are toast.