I have a long tour coming up. Part of the ride will be beyond the maximum range of my Spyder, 2013 STS.
I'll be near (Area 51) in the desert north of Las Vegas.
I believe I will need to carry 1+ gals of extra gas. I'm considering using a couple of big Aluminum water bottles mounted on
my left side passenger foot board. I ride solo so the foot board space is available.
Any thoughts or ideas ??
David C
2016 F3T
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Rear IPS Pack Rack
I carried a 1.25 gallon Sealed gas can in the frunk of my RS on my western tour. I never needed it but there was a couple times when I was pulling into the gas station on fumes.
I have ridden the Extraterrestrial Highway on 3 different bikes:
Carried a gallon of Trufuel on the Honda CB1100.
No need with the Moto Guzzi With 5.8 gallon tank.
Had a 5 liter solvent can on the Triumph. Had to vent it a couple times before pouring into fuel tank in Warm Springs.
Coming from Alamo, the last fuel stop before heading west is Ash Springs.
No fuel in Rachel, but decent food stop.
Warm Springs, where the Extraterrestial interacts Highway 6, is a ghost town, so no fuel until Tonopah, 154 miles from Ash Springs. That would be iffy on my Ryker, prohibiting speed bursts and a headwind.
Photo is in Rachel, at cafe, with fuel can on back seat.
TruFuel is expensive, but saved me buying a fuel canister. I carried a couple quart size in the tail bag of my TW200, as it’s tank was small. Putting a sock over each one helped to cushion their ride.
If you make it down to Beatty, 1/2 way from Tonopah to Las Vegas and a gateway to Death Valley, stop at Death Valley Nut & Candy. They make their own ice cream!
From Beatty, highway 374 (Daylight Pass) is an enjoyable ride to Stovepipe Wells (only 87 octane) and/or Furnace Creek.
When I got my first Spyder in 2010, I carried a REDA gas can just in case. It's designed specifically to carry on a motorcycle.
I never used it. Never ran out of gas.
If you're uncomfortable, get the REDA.
The leakage issues of REDA gen 1 appear corrected by gen 3.
However, for only emergency use, 110 ounces of TruFuel is $20, ethanol free, 92 octane and if stored sealed, has a 2 year shelf life.
One year after first opened.
Traveling North to South via Hwy 6, Tonopah thru Rachel and beyond is my outbound concern.
Will cruise thru Beatty on my return to Carson City.
I'm going to check into the TruFuel at Lowes.
Also considering a Small Red Fuel can from Amazon.
My next challenge is fabricating a fuel can mounting plate to bolt to the footboard.
David C
2016 F3T
DIY Garage Door Opener & GPS Mount
Battery tender cable
Rear IPS Pack Rack
My thought is to attach a fender bag to the rear fender and put a couple msr fuel bottles from the camp store in it. they each would carry about 1qt of fuel.
I carry 750ml of gas in a nice small rectangular old Sauza Tequila bottle in the rear trunk ....attached to the right side in a homemade bracket ....I also duct taped the outside of the glass ....of course it's dangerous but so is the gas in your gas tank .... a racing fuel cell would be best ..... I have only needed it once, and that was when I was testing " how far on a full tank can I get "..... But I have given it to others who run dry ..... for my 14 RT the 750ml will get me 12 + miles ...... good luck .... Mike
I have a long tour coming up. Part of the ride will be beyond the maximum range of my Spyder, 2013 STS. I'll be near (Area 51) in the desert north of Las Vegas. I believe I will need to carry 1+ gals of extra gas. I'm considering using a couple of big Aluminum water bottles mounted on my left side passenger foot board. I ride solo so the foot board space is available. Any thoughts or ideas ??
The only place I've run out of gas riding a bike is in Nevada, and that's happened 3 times on two different bikes. Fortunately I do carry a spare gallon. But, that's me. Lots of folks see no point in it.
Another Reda vote for me. I have one that I bought for my 2008 GS. I carried it in the frunk with no fuel leak or odor issues. Super sturdy and well made. I never needed it, but had it on a couple of long trips out in the desert. I also have a fuel bladder for when I was distance dual sporting in the desert as well. The bladders are kind of cool, but they can be a PITA to use.
I have .75 gallon rotopax can on my trailer hitch. So far i have not had to use it, but came very, very close to running out of gas our first year out with the spyder, so added it after that. It's nice piece of mind to carry
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Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
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LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
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A couple years ago, wife and I traveled from Whistler through Kamloops, then Kelowna.
Not a lot of fuel options!
From Whistler to Kamloops, only 4 that I know of. But, it's a great ride........
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
I keep a 1 lt red aluminum bottle with 93 mixed with some Stabil. silicone seal between the cap and the rim then tightly wrapped the top with that self-sealing rescue tape.
Carried extra once but didn't need it. I used the fuel and gave the can away. I always get gas when I can rather than when I need it. Even if it's only been 50-100 miles.
From Whistler to Kamloops, only 4 that I know of. But, it's a great ride........
For the distance involved, that’s lots of fuel. I assume you’re going Whistler up to Lillooet, then either out to Lytton or from Lillooet up to Cache Creek, and then to Kamloops. Either way, plenty of gas. In any event, always fuel up when available, not only when needed.
Went to Alaska and didn’t carry gas, I live in the desert and don’t carry gas. I do make a point of knowing where I need to stop so I don’t run out.
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... I do make a point of knowing where I need to stop so I don’t run out.
Yep, but the 154 miles on the Extraterrestrial Highway between fuel is at best iffy on most bikes.
It is the only route that I carry extra, other than some off-roaring.
In rural NZ, particularly at night, you can go a very long way between open gas stations, hence the large aux tank mounted on the rack which more than doubles the range: Mt Somers ADV.jpg
Even with this I still have a 1 litre primus bottle as a backup, though that's also for use with my camping stove.
Before fitting this my panniers used to look like this: DSC03341.jpg
Do you carry extra fuel for long tours?
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