Redi Gas Can
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From: Norcal
There's plenty of roads in the west and in Canada where you have to very carefully plan your trips AND trust that the only gas station in 200 miles or so will be open and operational when you show up. I've done it. It works but it's nice to have some peace of mind and be able to travel some of those scenic back roads.
Fortunately on that occasion I was riding a Suzuki V-Strom "adventure tourer" with a huge gas tank -- I would not want to take a trip like that on the Harley unless I had some extra gas along.
Road Master
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From: Orange County, NY
There's a reason this one started to split, and it's not because it simply got weak sitting there empty. Internal pressure caused it to expand and the seam began to fail. That's not good. Your profile name implies maybe you work in a power plant. If so maybe you can understand the principle of liquids expanding when heated up and the bad things that can happen if the vessel can't handle the added internal pressure.
The rest have been lucky IMO. Drop by your local fire house and ask them if they think it's a good idea.
If you want to put that liquid dynamite in your saddlebag, be my guest. Just be aware of the possible outcomes.
That could be the furthest thing from the truth.In summation:
OP: Ditch the can that shows any signs of wear. Any type of plastic gasoline container DOES have to be replaced every 3-5 years. Follow the directions on the can, make sure the cap is tight, and enjoy your ride.
Anyone reading this who is looking to get a reserve can: Please DISREGARD every post from "pastime" in this thread, it will only lead you in the wrong direction.
Use your best judgement.... I could see carrying one of these with a smaller bike, or maybe going through some parts of the west with hundreds of miles between stations... I dunno.
Cruiser
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From: Beamsville Ont
Got one of the Reda cans a few years back after a scare when I missed the sign saying 95 miles to next fuel. My fault, but coasted in to the station on fumes.
Only used it once, going through Central Oregon, south from Bend. Reading the maps ahead and making sure I had planned, turned out the little town with 2 gas stations where I had planned to fill up no longer had any gas station....
Was glad I had the can with me, and I think it is reflective of the state of the economy and businesses closing. On my trip to Sturgis this year I will be taking it again!
Only used it once, going through Central Oregon, south from Bend. Reading the maps ahead and making sure I had planned, turned out the little town with 2 gas stations where I had planned to fill up no longer had any gas station....
Was glad I had the can with me, and I think it is reflective of the state of the economy and businesses closing. On my trip to Sturgis this year I will be taking it again!
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
This gas can is pretty rugged we used it few times from Tonopah NV to Ely NV is about 170 miles no gas station nice day a tank full is enough for most of us except the small sporty gas tanks but on head wind days almost every one of us need fuel except 6 gallons. Yes having gasoline next to you is dangerous but we set on top of it, if bike crashes I will be more worry about the gas tank in front of me instead the can in the saddle bag.Riding motorcycle is dangerous just have to be careful to prevent any incident if possible.
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From: Northwestern Nevada
I've ridden most of the west on a sporty that had a max range of about 110 miles if I employed the reserve, and I've only gotten "real close" to pushing that scooter 2 times.
Most of you are probably thinking I never left the city, but I rode that scooter from California to Texas once, Arizona to Texas once, and Nevada to Texas twice before I sold it. Yes I'm a Texan who lives away from "home." All that and most of those rides were two lanes, not interstates.
I'm not going to try to dissuade anyone from carrying something they need, or even something they only think they need. It's your trip, you plan the way you want. But for the record, in my experience, you'd have to be pretty particular about where you got your fuel to not find it in 100-200 miles in the lower 48.
Now that's been a decade or more ago, and I'll admit I don't worry so much about fuel on my current scoot, but even with the economy the way it's going, I doubt enough gas stations have closed to change those circumstances by very much.
My
Most of you are probably thinking I never left the city, but I rode that scooter from California to Texas once, Arizona to Texas once, and Nevada to Texas twice before I sold it. Yes I'm a Texan who lives away from "home." All that and most of those rides were two lanes, not interstates.
I'm not going to try to dissuade anyone from carrying something they need, or even something they only think they need. It's your trip, you plan the way you want. But for the record, in my experience, you'd have to be pretty particular about where you got your fuel to not find it in 100-200 miles in the lower 48.
Now that's been a decade or more ago, and I'll admit I don't worry so much about fuel on my current scoot, but even with the economy the way it's going, I doubt enough gas stations have closed to change those circumstances by very much.
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Last edited by Glockmeister; May 28, 2013 at 07:11 PM.
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From: SoCal & West TN
#1 - Incorrect assumption. The Reda can that is being discussed here IS vented at the cap. Do you really think the gas container on your ride on lawn mower is any different? It has a vented cap, yet it is enclosed AND heated by the sun for hours upon hours...
#2 - Incorrect. The Reda can is a VENTED, rated gasoline vessel. Therefore the principle of liquids expanded when heated up (otherwise known as evaporation...), is compensated by the vented cap. If the cap isn't venting, maybe it's a manufacturers defect, or maybe he overfilled it, but a properly used gas container isn't going to cause the hazard you make it seem to be.
I was a firefighter for 10 years, and having three propane transfer stations in our jurisdiction, I'm pretty sure I know more about evaporating flammable liquids and the BLEVE concept than you do. That being said, carrying a small container of fuel in your saddlebag does NOT create any specific hazard as long as the container is rated, vented, and properly stored.
In summation:... I dunno.
#2 - Incorrect. The Reda can is a VENTED, rated gasoline vessel. Therefore the principle of liquids expanded when heated up (otherwise known as evaporation...), is compensated by the vented cap. If the cap isn't venting, maybe it's a manufacturers defect, or maybe he overfilled it, but a properly used gas container isn't going to cause the hazard you make it seem to be.
I was a firefighter for 10 years, and having three propane transfer stations in our jurisdiction, I'm pretty sure I know more about evaporating flammable liquids and the BLEVE concept than you do. That being said, carrying a small container of fuel in your saddlebag does NOT create any specific hazard as long as the container is rated, vented, and properly stored.
In summation:... I dunno.
The REDA Gas Can is EPA & CARB certified in ALL states.
100% VAPOR PROOF - zero emissions - NO fumes
If the cap is closed, it is not vented. The cap is vented only when open.
Last edited by Ultra89Rider; May 28, 2013 at 07:14 PM.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Calgary eh
I bought a pair of the Reda cans last winter, in preparation for an iron butt ride up the Alaska highway. They don't sell gas at night along that highway, and even during the day some gas stations run out. So some of the folks that are in the know recommend carrying extra fuel.
The down side is that it's a plastic container that can rupture in an accident. Most long distance riders actually permanently mount steel fuel tanks on their bikes that are connected to the fuel system, so they literally won't run out. With the redda, you have to stop and fill it, which loses precious minutes in a long distance ride.
So I'm willing to take the risk. For a plastic can they appear to be very thick an durable. Plus being in the saddle bag they have a little more protection than bungied on the back for example.
Oh, they are sealed, no vent. Leave a small air space when refilling.
The down side is that it's a plastic container that can rupture in an accident. Most long distance riders actually permanently mount steel fuel tanks on their bikes that are connected to the fuel system, so they literally won't run out. With the redda, you have to stop and fill it, which loses precious minutes in a long distance ride.
So I'm willing to take the risk. For a plastic can they appear to be very thick an durable. Plus being in the saddle bag they have a little more protection than bungied on the back for example.
Oh, they are sealed, no vent. Leave a small air space when refilling.
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