Extra Fuel in Top Case?
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Extra Fuel in Top Case?
Is this a stupid idea? Thinking about putting either a one gallon gas canniser or two 30 ounce MSR fuel bottles ( about 1/2 gallon) in my top case for my west coast ride.
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If you are concerned about the container(s) moving around while in transit you could do some top case modding. Add some u-bolt's to the inside of the case and use bungee's to keep them in place. Or even better these will give a much cleaner mount http://www.suncorstainless.com/eye-nut . This of course would entail you drilling into the case to mount the necessary hardware.
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No, it will be stable. Just not wanting to blow myself up.
agrogod wrote:If you are concerned about the container(s) moving around while in transit you could do some top case modding. Add some u-bolt's to the inside of the case and use bungee's to keep them in place. Or even better these will give a much cleaner mount http://www.suncorstainless.com/eye-nut . This of course would entail you drilling into the case to mount the necessary hardware.
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Spare fuel tanks are generally regulated on a state by state basis. The weight isn't really a problem. That usually starts with a roll over.
I use a tour tank (that has been on every (CBR) that has a roll over vent valve. I also have a cover for it that makes it look like a bedroll.
That being said, I would use an approved can. Just remember to place it on the ground when filling and leave some room for the gas to expand when it gets hot inside the top box.
I use a tour tank (that has been on every (CBR) that has a roll over vent valve. I also have a cover for it that makes it look like a bedroll.
That being said, I would use an approved can. Just remember to place it on the ground when filling and leave some room for the gas to expand when it gets hot inside the top box.
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Unless you really need that much fuel for range (i.e. you expect to not be able to find a gas station every 100 miles), I wouldn't bother carrying even half a gallon. I carry a 20-ounce metal bottle of gas in my glove bucket, which is enough to go another 25 miles (30 if you're careful) if you misjudge distance or forget to pay attention, and run out. Remember: the key to successful travel of this sort is to be prepared, but not over-prepared. So don't bring anything along "just in case" that you can buy fairly easily when/if you need it. (Likewise, I carry spare 2T oil when I'm on the road, but only a little 3.2-oz bottle: enough to get me to the next hardware store or well-stocked gas station for a full quart.)
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When I went on my Iron Butt ride I carried a plastic two gallon gas can in my top box. I would fill the scoot and the can at the gas station and record my time, location, mileage etc. When the tank ran low I pulled over an dumped the can into the tank. Since all the info had been recorded at the station it only took a minute. I was able to finish with 5 fewer stops, saving about an hour.
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I got an Optimus Fuel Bottle, 1 liter, which I keep under my seat. It's a lot of peace of mind when I'm running near empty.
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+1 on this bottle, it doesn't leak at all and is very high quality.ed85379 wrote:I got an Optimus Fuel Bottle, 1 liter, which I keep under my seat. It's a lot of peace of mind when I'm running near empty.
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my 'setup' is different...I have a milk crate mounted to my rear rack, so I can secure a gallon gas can inside that with bungee cords to prevent bouncing around; as an alternative...I use 2 of the 32 ounce cans that hold ethanol-free gas that is sold for use in small-engine outdoor power equipment; I do my best to fill them up without overfilling and spilling gas (not an easy feat) & secure them in the corners of the milk crate with bungee cords; I prefer the gallon container, but sometimes need the extra room afforded by using the smaller metal cans
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All of my rigs have a 1 gallon fuel container, easily obtained at WallyWorld
and parts stores either in the top case on the 170i, the trunk of the sidecar rig and the large box of the TGB Delivery. I don't fuel up as gas stations, keep 5 gallon containers full in my shop. Use Stabil also.
and parts stores either in the top case on the 170i, the trunk of the sidecar rig and the large box of the TGB Delivery. I don't fuel up as gas stations, keep 5 gallon containers full in my shop. Use Stabil also.
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I _almost_ needed to use my MSR bottle yesterday. St. Louis to Moonshine, IL and back (about 330 miles altogether). MPG dropped to about 68 over the course of the day, as there was a huge cross/quartering wind and I ended up at WOT a lot of the time. I got well into the red zone between a couple of towns/fillups, and I was glad I had the extra fuel with me.
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