Reda Gas Can Review
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,321
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From: Shorewood IL
I have one and have used it a couple of times without a spout issue. I took it with me to Laconia, didn't have to use it but it was nice to know it was there. I keep it in the bag with my tools, quart of oil and related repair items so I don't have to worry about a gas smell on my clothing items, they're in the other bag and trunk. I will be looking at the new spout link above though, just in case.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 550
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From: Houston
OK, so what does it say when it reaches 00 miles to go?
gasbuddy app for your phone and POI in your gps if you have one and looking for the next fillup no later than one hour after the last fillup in any case should eliminate any problems.
gasbuddy app for your phone and POI in your gps if you have one and looking for the next fillup no later than one hour after the last fillup in any case should eliminate any problems.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,955
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From: The Great Northwest
Great review Dave. I bought two of these just over a year ago, mostly for the design in that they take up such little space in the hard bags. The idea was to use one for fuel and one for water on camping trips.
Had an o-ring issue with one of them right away.... may have been user error... but completely lost all confidence and couldn't trust it so the gas can never went into my bags.
Still use one for water and the other one has become just an expensive gas can for 2-stroke mix. For back-up fuel, I went the MSR Fuel Bottle route. I figure it's good for about 10 miles worth of peace of mind. Never used it yet for myself but have helped others a few times.
Had an o-ring issue with one of them right away.... may have been user error... but completely lost all confidence and couldn't trust it so the gas can never went into my bags.
Still use one for water and the other one has become just an expensive gas can for 2-stroke mix. For back-up fuel, I went the MSR Fuel Bottle route. I figure it's good for about 10 miles worth of peace of mind. Never used it yet for myself but have helped others a few times.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Sussex, South of England
They sell the Reda ones here for the equivalent of just under $77.00 + shipping. I was thinking about buying on for a long distance trip soon but I'll think I'm gonna pass.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 145
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From: Dallas Oregon
Reda Can
Bought one a year ago, left it in about 3 weeks before opening and it made a smelly mess in my saddle bag. I kept it and just put it in on trips and even after an hour smelled things up. After doing some checking found out it was the inner seal in the spout. Emailed Reda a couple times the last month and NO response. Will not put this in my bike again, don't like having all those gas fumes right over the exhaust. If it leaks fumes it will leak gas.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 49
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From: San Diego
I too agree, the can itself is great fits right in my bag no smell, but because of that POS spout it sits in the garage broken instead... maybe ill look into that ezspout...
Last edited by VA2Cali; Aug 18, 2012 at 03:22 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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Post #53 has a picture of what it says. Lo. I tried using iPhones gps to find gas but I had no signal on the iPhone. Didn't help me at all. As many problems as people seem to have with these cans I'm still going to get one. I run out of gas often enough, or at least used to, that I became pretty good at replacing fuel pumps In my cars after I ran them dry. I have a diesel now so I don't dare, but like I said, know thyself. That's just me.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 627
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From: Illinois
I am not saying that the reda can is a bad idea, I just think that a little self discipline is needed when riding long distances. I have never been at a point where I was afraid I would run out of gas, besides I do have a reserve so I am a little more protected than someone with a low fuel warning system. I usually fill up every 150 miles when I first start out on a trip and as I tire, I stop every 75 miles. I keep an eye on my gas gauge to see if I am using more fuel than expected if so I stop at the first station and top off my tank.
I guess what I am trying to say is that with the bigger tanks on the bikes as compared to my 5 gal tank range. If I had one all that I would do is have the same range of the bigger gas tank. And judging by the replies here a 6 gallon tank isn't enough, So I don't see that the reda is needed for a 6 gal tank as it would for a five gal.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,687
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From: SoCal & West TN
Bought one a year ago, left it in about 3 weeks before opening and it made a smelly mess in my saddle bag. I kept it and just put it in on trips and even after an hour smelled things up. After doing some checking found out it was the inner seal in the spout. Emailed Reda a couple times the last month and NO response. Will not put this in my bike again, don't like having all those gas fumes right over the exhaust. If it leaks fumes it will leak gas.
Why increase your range if you need to stop every 150 to 200 miles to stretch and give your but a rest. Unless you are doing an ironbutt or some other endurance run. If I am on a trip I like to enjoy the ride.
I am not saying that the reda can is a bad idea, I just think that a little self discipline is needed when riding long distances. I have never been at a point where I was afraid I would run out of gas, besides I do have a reserve so I am a little more protected than someone with a low fuel warning system. I usually fill up every 150 miles when I first start out on a trip and as I tire, I stop every 75 miles. I keep an eye on my gas gauge to see if I am using more fuel than expected if so I stop at the first station and top off my tank.
I guess what I am trying to say is that with the bigger tanks on the bikes as compared to my 5 gal tank range. If I had one all that I would do is have the same range of the bigger gas tank. And judging by the replies here a 6 gallon tank isn't enough, So I don't see that the reda is needed for a 6 gal tank as it would for a five gal.
I am not saying that the reda can is a bad idea, I just think that a little self discipline is needed when riding long distances. I have never been at a point where I was afraid I would run out of gas, besides I do have a reserve so I am a little more protected than someone with a low fuel warning system. I usually fill up every 150 miles when I first start out on a trip and as I tire, I stop every 75 miles. I keep an eye on my gas gauge to see if I am using more fuel than expected if so I stop at the first station and top off my tank.
I guess what I am trying to say is that with the bigger tanks on the bikes as compared to my 5 gal tank range. If I had one all that I would do is have the same range of the bigger gas tank. And judging by the replies here a 6 gallon tank isn't enough, So I don't see that the reda is needed for a 6 gal tank as it would for a five gal.
And just one time running out of gas in the middle of nowhere and needing to call to be rescued will pay the $25 I spent on the Reda-Can. This year I was on a ride to a Rally with a friend on his '04 Ultra. We pushed it and he did run out just 3 miles from the next fuel stop (in Illinois). I put the fuel in from my Reda-Can and we were on the way.
And, yes, I have AAA. I would have the gas free. But the time required is worth the money I spent on the can.
You may not want the can, but that does not mean I don't want one. So Don't buy one. And enjoy your stops while I ride by and wave.
Last edited by Ultra89Rider; Aug 19, 2012 at 03:27 PM.