Gas Can?
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Gas Can?
Left Las Vegas for Boise (in a pretty bad headwind) to see my 2 of my grand-babies, made it 124 miles and ran out of gas. And no cell service. After the first 3 hours of waiting, it wasn't funny any more. After close to 5 hours, a super nice guy on a big Honda pulling a trailer stopped, and he had a 2 gallon gas can. He would not take the $100 I tried to give him, just asked that I pay it forward. I thanked him, and me and my sunburn headed down the road.
Anyone here use this gas can? Seems like a good idea for certain trips where gas stations are few and far between.
Anyone here use this gas can? Seems like a good idea for certain trips where gas stations are few and far between.
Last edited by 702; Jun 26, 2018 at 07:52 AM.
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That's a near 5-gallon tank on your bike. Even at 30mpg, it's good for 150-miles. I know Nevada has some desolate stretches, but I'd offer this suggestion: When filling up your dreadnought, burp your tank after the fuel hose shuts off. It other words, wiggle the bike side to side. That gets you a bit more fuel. I think if you do this and pay attention to NOT pass any chance to fuel up, you'll be fine. Unless your ride gets 20-mpg....then all bets are off and the gas caddy would be a benefit.
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was that 124 miles on a FULL TANK? And NO stations in that distance? Son and I were warned about a 100+ mile stretch of US-36 that had no service, turned out that there was indeed- but night travel would have probably made the difference i.e. station closed. Throughout our 5700 mile trip-of-a-lifetime we were careful to make use of every gas station we could even with half a tankfull. Having said all that, that can looks useful (if you have the room) if only to pay it foward
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This is a fairly new to me bike, on my first road trip. Totally my fault, but I expected around 150 miles per tank at 34 miles per gallon. I think the headwind and elevation change may have bit me, but who knows.
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If I traveled in remote areas, I'd sure have an extra gallon or two. For $32, I say buy it and put some stabilizer in it. Better to have it and not need it, and you can always pay it forward. The next bike you pass may not have a six gallon tank.
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I'm sure some of you remember the thread where the guys scooter went up in flames on the side of the road ... Cause? and "approved" gas storage container in the saddle bag ... Be careful !
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Wow 5 hours. Did you try to flag cars down to stop? That's pretty dangerous to be out there that long. Glad someone finally stopped. I have the REDA tank listed above but rarely use it. It does make your saddlebag smell like fumes and I live in a very populated area... but in your case it might be worth it.
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Left Las Vegas for Boise (in a pretty bad headwind) to see my 2 of my grand-babies, made it 124 miles and ran out of gas. And no cell service. After the first 3 hours of waiting, it wasn't funny any more. After close to 5 hours, a super nice guy on a big Honda pulling a trailer stopped, and he had a 2 gallon gas can. He would not take the $100 I tried to give him, just asked that I pay it forward. I thanked him, and me and my sunburn headed down the road.
Anyone here use this gas can? Seems like a good idea for certain trips where gas stations are few and far between.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WHBVDI
Anyone here use this gas can? Seems like a good idea for certain trips where gas stations are few and far between.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WHBVDI
The reda fits the saddlebag well and is vapor proof, meaning it does not smell up your clothes. A clever idea, but still a pain in the *** to carry.