Fire Extinguishers

[SPYDERPOPS]

Fire Extinquishers

I was discussing the use of a corrosive extinquisher as a problem if you are able to get the fire out before too much damage is done then the result of electrical grimlins thereafter. This is why Halon or Halotron type extinquishers are used in racing.

My take is if the insurance company fixes my bike and it seems to be ok what will happen months down the road as the corrosion kicks in. The cost on the front end may seem high however chasing corrosion problems will be very costly.

I have seen these type of extinguishers for under $125.00 and may go ahead and purchase. My only drawback is where to put the thing where it can be reached in a hurry.

Any ideas?
HC

 

[M2Wild]

... My only drawback is where to put the thing where it can be reached in a hurry.

Any ideas?
HC

... These extinguishers are for putting out OTHER people's fire. If my bike is on fire, I would not risk a burn trying to get the extinguisher out.

Toasted marshmellows anyone?:lecturef_smilie:

 

[Rando]

http://www.woot.com/

 

[Donk45]

:dontknow:

http://www.woot.com/

 

[bone crusher]

I guess my point was Spyders can catch fire. :shocked:

That fire was in a garage...so, who knows what really happened. The bike is all plastic and plastic melts, for sure...however, the need to carry a fire extinguisher is very low down on my list. If my bike is on fire, I think I'll probably have other problems...yikes!

 

[bone crusher]

My thanks to all for your input... I am going to carry the fire extinguisher in my trailer for the trip. I did check on the halon type, and WOW are they expensive.. I think the ABC type from Woot.com is the way I will go..

Thanks again.

You have a trailer to put it in...that makes more sense than on/in the bike itself...

The odds that you'll ever have to use it are slim to none...this is a good thing!

 

[effgjamis]

I was discussing the use of a corrosive extinquisher as a problem if you are able to get the fire out before too much damage is done then the result of electrical grimlins thereafter. This is why Halon or Halotron type extinquishers are used in racing.

My take is if the insurance company fixes my bike and it seems to be ok what will happen months down the road as the corrosion kicks in. The cost on the front end may seem high however chasing corrosion problems will be very costly.

I have seen these type of extinguishers for under $125.00 and may go ahead and purchase. My only drawback is where to put the thing where it can be reached in a hurry.

Any ideas?
HC

The cheapest I found was a 1.25 lb for $95.
If you have a trailer hitch I suppose you could mount it there for quick access.. Trunk,, no way, could be too hot. Another possibility would be under the hand rails the passenger would hold on to.. Sooo.. Unless we could get real fancy and mount several under the plastic with a remote or sensor switch we just have to live with it or not.

 

[daddydarko]

Thought of this post when I saw this link.

 

[bone crusher]

This might be a far better product...

http://www.k2motor.com/fe-01s.html

 

[NancysToy]

http://www.k2motor.com/fe-01s.html

Not ABC, won't work on flammable materials, only electrical and flammable liquids.
-Scotty

 

[M2Wild]

http://www.k2motor.com/fe-01s.html

Too bulky to keep on the Spyder.