-
There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
Gas can in saddlebag
- Thread starter Mr. White
- Start date
opcorn:
fencepost
New member
I carry the Reda as well. I have found that to keep the expansion to a minimum you need to fill the can 1” below the neck and I also check for leaks by turning the can up side down, this insures that I have the cap tight. I have carried this can on three long trips with no issues.
GloryRyders
MOgang Member
I also agree on the Reda's..................they are the only ones that advertise that they are "vapor proof ".:2thumbs:
ThreeWheels
Active member
To answer your specific question, yes the REDA gas can is IMHO superior to the Walmart gas can.
The shell of the can is much heavier, and thus much stronger. It won't get squished by other stuff and the design of the cap seals tightly, so it won't leak inside your side bag.
I carried one on my last big trip, about 4000 miles in 6 days of riding down to the Dragon.
It's a very nice unit for carrying extra gas with you.
Frankly, I never used it, and all it bought me was a little peace of mind. Living on the East Coast of the US, I was never that far away from a Gas Station that I needed it. I was constantly freaked out by the red gas light coming on at about 120 miles. Now I feel very comfortable going 150 miles between fill ups.
Next trip I take I'll make better use of the saddlebag space, hopefully storing raingear for a shapely passenger.
Specifically then, if you feel the need to carry extra gas with you, the REDA is the best gas can to use, however, for myself, I don't have a genuine need to carry extra gas and can use the space more productively.
Here is a link to one source for the can. There are others that may be less expensive,
http://www.amazon.com/Reda-Portable...BVDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324126506&sr=8-1
As usual, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
The shell of the can is much heavier, and thus much stronger. It won't get squished by other stuff and the design of the cap seals tightly, so it won't leak inside your side bag.
I carried one on my last big trip, about 4000 miles in 6 days of riding down to the Dragon.
It's a very nice unit for carrying extra gas with you.
Frankly, I never used it, and all it bought me was a little peace of mind. Living on the East Coast of the US, I was never that far away from a Gas Station that I needed it. I was constantly freaked out by the red gas light coming on at about 120 miles. Now I feel very comfortable going 150 miles between fill ups.
Next trip I take I'll make better use of the saddlebag space, hopefully storing raingear for a shapely passenger.
Specifically then, if you feel the need to carry extra gas with you, the REDA is the best gas can to use, however, for myself, I don't have a genuine need to carry extra gas and can use the space more productively.
Here is a link to one source for the can. There are others that may be less expensive,
http://www.amazon.com/Reda-Portable...BVDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324126506&sr=8-1
As usual, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
Last edited:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I concur with everything said here. Two REDA cans fit nicely into the left saddlebag, with room for a small bottle of Stabil. The gas may stay in the cans for a long while, so the Stabil seems like a good idea. I also leave about 1" of head space, which puts about 0.9 gallons of gas into the can. I turn mine upside down to test them, too. In addition, I carry a pair or two of nitril gloves. The safety device on all the modern cans is a pain, and getting gas on your hands is a real possibility if you have to use them. If you do have to use your spare gas, be sure to fill the cans again when you fill the Spyder at the next gas station. I bought my cans from ESI. They sure are good for your piece of mind!
Bob Denman
New member
I actually can't add much to this discussion other than an admonition that you often DO get what you pay for... These babies are worth it! :thumbup:
Bootie
New member
:agree:
bluestratos
New member
Modified 1 Gallon
I don't like the Reda cans, they waste way too much space due to there design (they probably work ok in Harleys for which they were designed. Instead a use a 1 gallon can that I made a leak proof top for. I cut out an aluminum circle that fits inside the plastic screw on lid then I glued a gas proof gasket material to the bottom that makes contact with the lip of can. I have had this in use for 2 years now and never lost a drop. In the RT the can fits in perfectly with the wide side facing the back of the side bag provideing maximum usable space.
I installed the non slip surface material on the bottom of the bags with double sided carpet tape. I bought mine in blace so you do not see it but I did a neat job so it looks great.
I also modified my side bags, the one on the left side has velcro straps set up so it keeps the gas can tightly agains the rear end of the side bag( RT). This layout out splits the area up and keeps the can in place. I also velcor straps (configured in an X shape)over each of the indents in the outside lids. I am able to strap all my jacket liners and miscelanious down tight and make use of this wasted space.
On the right side I repeated the velcro straps and no slip bottom but I did not put in a center strap as this bags needs to be more multifunctional.
Regards,
I buy male and female 1" velcro on the roll and using a hole punce I make in a neat hole. I used the existing screws in the lid to hold the straps in place, they have a built in washer to spead the load out. At the inside straps I added a stainless washer under the screws I added for the same reason. The end result if uber clean and professional looking.
I don't like the Reda cans, they waste way too much space due to there design (they probably work ok in Harleys for which they were designed. Instead a use a 1 gallon can that I made a leak proof top for. I cut out an aluminum circle that fits inside the plastic screw on lid then I glued a gas proof gasket material to the bottom that makes contact with the lip of can. I have had this in use for 2 years now and never lost a drop. In the RT the can fits in perfectly with the wide side facing the back of the side bag provideing maximum usable space.
I installed the non slip surface material on the bottom of the bags with double sided carpet tape. I bought mine in blace so you do not see it but I did a neat job so it looks great.
I also modified my side bags, the one on the left side has velcro straps set up so it keeps the gas can tightly agains the rear end of the side bag( RT). This layout out splits the area up and keeps the can in place. I also velcor straps (configured in an X shape)over each of the indents in the outside lids. I am able to strap all my jacket liners and miscelanious down tight and make use of this wasted space.
On the right side I repeated the velcro straps and no slip bottom but I did not put in a center strap as this bags needs to be more multifunctional.
Regards,
I buy male and female 1" velcro on the roll and using a hole punce I make in a neat hole. I used the existing screws in the lid to hold the straps in place, they have a built in washer to spead the load out. At the inside straps I added a stainless washer under the screws I added for the same reason. The end result if uber clean and professional looking.
memphisdan
New member
I also have the Reda can it is well made, I agree with Scotty the fill spout is a problem. I carried thie Reda on a 6,000 mile and 4,000 mile trip west and never need it, now it sits at home. I have always found places to stop, I slurp and munch my way across the country.
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
Reda cans work for me, and if I don't use them then I empty into my car every third month, as it has a higher tolerance for stale gas. I also use star stabilizer, I learned this all from magic man & Nancy's toy. I did run out of gas once because I didn't re fil the reda, & it didn't refil on its own ;(
---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.037473,-118.470788
---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.037473,-118.470788
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Reda seems the way to go for safety and piece of mind.
I am the "odd man out" though in that for most of my driving, I have not encountered anyplace where there is no gas for more than 175 miles. Spyder will do that--but those last 20 miles can be scarry as the gas gage needle is hovering below empty.
If I were driving on the Artic Circle roads--I would definately have the spare gas with me.
I am cautious about hauling spare gas on regular roads--always worried about what happens if I get smacked on the saddle bag where the gas cans are.
I am the "odd man out" though in that for most of my driving, I have not encountered anyplace where there is no gas for more than 175 miles. Spyder will do that--but those last 20 miles can be scarry as the gas gage needle is hovering below empty.
If I were driving on the Artic Circle roads--I would definately have the spare gas with me.
I am cautious about hauling spare gas on regular roads--always worried about what happens if I get smacked on the saddle bag where the gas cans are.
Bob Denman
New member
:agree: Let's not forget about Ford's "4th of July " edition Pintos! :yikes:
TuckMiddle
New member
Plastic gas cans - or cheap metal ones for that matter
I have read these posts several times and I guess to each his own. I have been driving farm stuff all my life and naturally cars, pickups, bikes and scooters. I've only run out of gas once, while using a side delivery hayrake to put the cut hay up for drying and baleing. If you happen to scrape a dividing wall on an interstate, have an idiot in a cage hit you in the back or side or have a flat on that monster tire in the back at 75 or 80 - or many other reasons, you could be in deep trouble when those plastic/metal cans get crushed, leak and explode. I'm not trying to chastise anyone, but we all need to think about combustables in those unprotected bags. Someone mentioned the Pinto up above. There was a one liner years ago that went like this: "if you want to get rid of somebody, lend em your Ford Pinto with Firestone 500s on it." Little or no protection for the Pinto gas tank and of course, the tires were horrible also. I think I'll gas up often. My dad always said "gas up when the needle is at 1/2." Of course, on some Spyders, that's only 60 miles or so. and we all watch out for stations. If I'm out west and no gas available for 200 miles, I'll slow down to 50 and live with it and I hopefully will make the 200 miles. At 35 mpg, I should be able to do it - again, I know there are exceptions to every rule. I just suggest we all think about the size fire a gallon of gas can make.
I had forgotten about "Ticketbait's" getting hit. The summary is in the general subject area, started 12-9. His accident is exactly what I was referring to in the above post. He was hit on the right rear and creamed his right bag and left one was scratched up when the bike's right side raised up from the hit. A plastic gallon container or two in the right bag might very well have set the bike on fire or exploded, had the gas leaked out onto the hot exhaust and drive train. Luckily, he was banged up some, but looks like he's doing ok. Bike sure isn't.
Good luck to us all.
Tuck
I have read these posts several times and I guess to each his own. I have been driving farm stuff all my life and naturally cars, pickups, bikes and scooters. I've only run out of gas once, while using a side delivery hayrake to put the cut hay up for drying and baleing. If you happen to scrape a dividing wall on an interstate, have an idiot in a cage hit you in the back or side or have a flat on that monster tire in the back at 75 or 80 - or many other reasons, you could be in deep trouble when those plastic/metal cans get crushed, leak and explode. I'm not trying to chastise anyone, but we all need to think about combustables in those unprotected bags. Someone mentioned the Pinto up above. There was a one liner years ago that went like this: "if you want to get rid of somebody, lend em your Ford Pinto with Firestone 500s on it." Little or no protection for the Pinto gas tank and of course, the tires were horrible also. I think I'll gas up often. My dad always said "gas up when the needle is at 1/2." Of course, on some Spyders, that's only 60 miles or so. and we all watch out for stations. If I'm out west and no gas available for 200 miles, I'll slow down to 50 and live with it and I hopefully will make the 200 miles. At 35 mpg, I should be able to do it - again, I know there are exceptions to every rule. I just suggest we all think about the size fire a gallon of gas can make.
I had forgotten about "Ticketbait's" getting hit. The summary is in the general subject area, started 12-9. His accident is exactly what I was referring to in the above post. He was hit on the right rear and creamed his right bag and left one was scratched up when the bike's right side raised up from the hit. A plastic gallon container or two in the right bag might very well have set the bike on fire or exploded, had the gas leaked out onto the hot exhaust and drive train. Luckily, he was banged up some, but looks like he's doing ok. Bike sure isn't.
Good luck to us all.
Tuck
Last edited:
Similar threads
