Gas Can?
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From: St. Charles, MO
The Reda gas can I referenced in my original post arrived today. It's very thick plastic, and seems very well made. It has a rubber gasket/seal and a positive ratchet lock on the cap. Its design is surprisingly compact, with a small footprint. I am sure it will not leak, and will serve me well for years to come.
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From: Mountain View, California
I've heard it said that an empty gas can can be more dangerous than a full one because it has more room for vapor to form from residual fuel. Under the wrong circumstances you have an unintended IED
$6 solution I grab for riding with people that have some ideas about how far between gas stops we can go.
TruFuel 4-Cycle Ethanol-free Fuel
Its about a quart and on the east coast where I roam, it should get me to the next station.
TruFuel 4-Cycle Ethanol-free Fuel
Its about a quart and on the east coast where I roam, it should get me to the next station.
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From: Viet Vet, crossroads
Nope not a word from her!
I dont pack it there out of meanness
i carry 30 pounds of tools or more in the other bag.
They take up a lot more room.
So I get what is left in that saddle bag, she gets the Trunk and most the other bag ..with the gas can.
I dont pack it there out of meanness
i carry 30 pounds of tools or more in the other bag.
They take up a lot more room.
So I get what is left in that saddle bag, she gets the Trunk and most the other bag ..with the gas can.
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From: Idaho Panhandle
I purchased my Reda about 8-10 years ago. They were new then. The reason, that spring I rode to Nevada. On the way home, somewhere between Nevada, SouthCentral Oregon and Northeastern tip of California, I ran into strong side winds. My bike was leaned over and besides beating me to death, my gas mileage looked like I had a 1/4 hole in my tank. I pulled into an old farm store, hoping to find some farmer who would sell me 5 gallons, as the next posted town and gas station was still some 70 miles off. They told me they had a pump out back. I rode out back and there was a rusted pump, still used by locals. I filled my tank. It was decent gas, went in and they asked me to estimate how many gallons I took. Paid cash. I have filled up at farms before, but that was years ago. One of the surprises to me in my back road odysseys are how many new Shell seedy marts are showing up in the most rural places. Its a good thing for travelers, maybe for the towns as well. Most employees are local girls, filled with knowledge about where to camp, where to hunt, etc. Many times they'll even call ahead and tell some farmer I'm on my way to see them. Just one thing I learned the hard way. Have a good map and have her point to you exactly where the farm (or field to hunt) is located or have her look up the address for your GPS. In the old days, I knew I had to be within ten miles of the place, but every road looked just the same. I'd eventually find it, but wasted hours of hunting time until I brought in a local map.
I bring it on trips, like to Sturgis as we take the long way, back roads and we have older Harleys with different size tanks and some have souped up Harleys with lower mpgs. Never can tell when a gallon will make the difference. The few times I've carried my Reda, there have been no fumes or smell.
I bring it on trips, like to Sturgis as we take the long way, back roads and we have older Harleys with different size tanks and some have souped up Harleys with lower mpgs. Never can tell when a gallon will make the difference. The few times I've carried my Reda, there have been no fumes or smell.
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There are some great stories and humor in this thread. I was reluctant to post this question - you know - stupid newbie stuff, lol!
Over 1700 views, I wonder how many purchased this product?
Over 1700 views, I wonder how many purchased this product?
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20, before the door closes.
Last edited by barneyboy; Jun 28, 2018 at 10:18 PM.