Carrying fuel?
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Carrying fuel?
Do any of you carry an extra gallon of gas with you when you go on long hauls? I've seen some post on siphon tools. I was thinking of putting a gallon in a back pack on and strapping it well to the passenger seat. Of course a good quality container is a must. I didn't want to put it in the side bags figuring the odor can't be contianed.
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Joe
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RE: Carrying fuel?
I've thought about carrying some extra gas along but have never done it out safety concerns. I'm a map freak so I more or less plan a route with gas stops planned ahead. If I deviate from the planned route, I'll start looking to fill up at the half full mark.
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RE: Carrying fuel?
I understand your concern about the possibility of running out of gas and wanting to carry some just in case. On my Harley, it has a 5 gallon tank and I know what the average mpg is so I just watch my trip meter and try to keep it topped off whenever I can. I've never thought about carrying extra gas, but I've seen too many containers that leak a little and I wouldn't want to take that chance, I would rather just plan ahead and make more stops for gas.
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RE: Carrying fuel?
I carry a 33 oz. fuel bottle when I'm in the boondocks. It's actually made for carrying fuel for a camp stove. It's small and it'll get me another 10 miles. It's made by MSR, I don't remember where I got it. Google "fuel bottle". It was $12.00 with shipping.
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RE: Carrying fuel?
http://www.msrgear.com/stoves/bottles.asp
Air-tight seal allows fuel to be stored longer by preventing air from entering and degrading fuel
Made from single-piece, impact-extruded aluminum to prevent leaks and cracks.
Bolstered shoulder and base to resist bulging when pressurized.
Controlled Pouring
Holes in shaft of bottle cap allow measured flow, prevent spills.
Air-Tight Seal
Allows longer-term fuel storage by preventing air from entering and degrading fuel.
Pump Storage
MSR Fuel Pump can be stored inside a depressurized bottle for easy transporting.
[IMG]local://upfiles/3128/9D3F84F8CD5C4C2588487E932894C760.jpg[/IMG]
Air-tight seal allows fuel to be stored longer by preventing air from entering and degrading fuel
Made from single-piece, impact-extruded aluminum to prevent leaks and cracks.
Bolstered shoulder and base to resist bulging when pressurized.
Controlled Pouring
Holes in shaft of bottle cap allow measured flow, prevent spills.
Air-Tight Seal
Allows longer-term fuel storage by preventing air from entering and degrading fuel.
Pump Storage
MSR Fuel Pump can be stored inside a depressurized bottle for easy transporting.
[IMG]local://upfiles/3128/9D3F84F8CD5C4C2588487E932894C760.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: Carrying fuel?
ORIGINAL: mikeisglidn
just my 02 but i dont think id want a bomb strapped to may ***!
just my 02 but i dont think id want a bomb strapped to may ***!
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RE: Carrying fuel?
ORIGINAL: Crimson
But you are OK with one 5 times the size between your legs? LOL..
ORIGINAL: mikeisglidn
just my 02 but i dont think id want a bomb strapped to may ***!
just my 02 but i dont think id want a bomb strapped to may ***!
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RE: Carrying fuel?
Those MSR bottles are desiged to be carried in hikers backpacks. Having 2 myself I can vouch that they will not spill any in your bags. MSR makes good stuff. I use distilled mineral spirits in mine, but alot of hikers use regular gas.
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RE: Carrying fuel?
Wow, a good thread here, I just went today at N.A.P.A. and got a 1.24 gallon plastic gas can to carry in my saddle bag.
The first one leaked so they gave me a nother one.
I filled it with gas and turned it upside down and it does NOT leak
So, now I have a "6" gallon bomb[sm=happybounce.gif]
The first one leaked so they gave me a nother one.
I filled it with gas and turned it upside down and it does NOT leak
So, now I have a "6" gallon bomb[sm=happybounce.gif]