Tour Tank

[NancysToy]

I know most of you discussing spare fuel options are looking for peace of mind when travelling through areas where filling stations are few and far between...which usually means minimal traffic, also. But, for those who want to consider a different option, I just wanted to say that I purchased a motorcycle specific siphon that folds into a box about 3" x 6" that we (my husband and I) carry on one of our bikes when we go out for a ride over 100 miles. We did this because one of his bikes (Ducati Hypermotard) only gets 100 miles on a tank of gas and we have actually found ourselves in places where the high test he requires wasn't available. Since most of my bikes get at least 60 to 100 miles more than that on a tank, we just use the siphon so he can "borrow" some from me. Also, we figure if worst came to worst a passing motorist would be a good samaritan donor. We purchased it from Aerostich RiderWearHouse.

Thanks for dusting the cobwebs off a long forgotten trick. We used to carry a piece of siphon hose inside the hollow of our dirt bike handlebars, just for those occasions. Came in handy more than once . There aren't any gas stations off-road, out in the boonies.

 

[twistedtroll]

I use the Rotopax on my ATV. They are really nice and easy to mount. The only problem I have had is swelling on the fuel cans. The vent cap is not one that can be kept open to allow breathing without splashing out quite a bit of fuel and not at all if you mount it on its side. The swelling does go away after you open the vent and let it set out of the sun for a couple hours but that's not real practical when you have your ATVs out in the middle of the desert. That said, I've never had a leak. Even with the thing swollen to almost twice it's normal width it was solid. There is something to be said for having no seams.

Also, not that you would use then on the Spyder anyway, the large tanks are really awkward to use. The fill tube is rather short for the size and shape of the tank.

 

[Dochands]

Got two 2 gallon tanks that join on the ends as needed.

I'll try and post some pics tomorrow.

 

[Lamonster]

Nice fine. I just ordered two of the 1 gal. tanks. I'll let you know how they are.
https://www.rotopax.com/1-Gallon-Gasoline-Set-of-Tw.html

 

[BajaRon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5HHgOOkHXY

Preparing for what?! :dontknow:

 

[2NFrnt]

Could we do this

Hey Lamont, a good friend of ours from Cowtown suggested that we could mount these off of either side of the tongue on the RT622 trailer using some of the mounts available. What do you think of that idea? There is just something about a gas can in a closed water tight compartment that is painted black I don't like.

Sam

 

[Lamonster]

Hey Lamont, a good friend of ours from Cowtown suggested that we could mount these off of either side of the tongue on the RT622 trailer using some of the mounts available. What do you think of that idea? There is just something about a gas can in a closed water tight compartment that is painted black I don't like.

Sam

You could do that I'm sure. I've carry the cheaper can's in my trailer with no issues other than a gas smell. I'm going to fill these up and give them a try. From what I've read they should hold up fine.

 

[Dochands]

The 2 gallon Rotopax does fit in the trunk. Not sure yet about mounting options.

 

[wyliec]

Preparing for what?! :dontknow:

Preparing to help you when you run out of gas. I also heard he's going to have one filled with coolant b/c we know how you are with coolant and coolant caps.

Once again Lamont is there for you and you don't appreciate it.

That was you that when you came back from Canada that you had a problem?