Totally agree with this. There are a LOT of other issues to be worried about if you get hit hard enough to break open a gas container.
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Are there any safe & convenient ways to carry Reserve Fuel?
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Totally agree with this. There are a LOT of other issues to be worried about if you get hit hard enough to break open a gas container.
Snoking1127
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Four people in Washington State burned up in a side by side roll over last year via an extra fuel can on board. And the families are now suing the vehicle manufacturer!
BajaRon
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I've ridden from east Tennessee to the west coast a number of times. I-10, I-80, I-70. There are some long stretches in Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, the Dakotas, and Nevada with sparse fuel options. I've never carried extra fuel. But I have gotten good at filling my tank all the way up. Many people leave a gallon or more of air space in the tank when they could be carrying more fuel in the place designed specifically for exactly that.
I know fuel storage has come a long way over the years. Still, I'm not a fan. Especially if I don't need it.
I know fuel storage has come a long way over the years. Still, I'm not a fan. Especially if I don't need it.
racoon
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Google found several news articles about the crash. None mentioned an extra fuel can.
From the descriptions, it was a group of four people in their 20s that crashed and rolled over while driving on a dirt road.
RayBJ
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Based on my last x-country trip, it's not uncommon to find listed stations either closed, out of fuel, or only offering regular gas. Mileage range is reduced if you run regular vs. premium. You may want to carry octane boosters just in case.
BoatFixx
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I've carried extra fuel on my two BMW GS's for over 30 years. Of course those trips were often a mixture of on, and off tarmac riding.
I suppose I'll forgo carrying fuel on the Troika as these days we ride everywhere there are fuel stations.
There are however, some pretty long stretches out here in the west so then again maybe I will.
I quickly learned this Spyder Eats fuel
I suppose I'll forgo carrying fuel on the Troika as these days we ride everywhere there are fuel stations.
There are however, some pretty long stretches out here in the west so then again maybe I will.
I quickly learned this Spyder Eats fuel
BLUEKNIGHT911
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Every Spyder ever made by BRP runs fine on 87 octane ..... and I doubt your mileage loss is more than 1 % (and I doubt it's that much) ..... Mike :thumbup:
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MonPaul
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Plus I'm not really worried about mileage in an emergency situation!
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RayBJ
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I get at least 10-15 miles more range per fill-up using 91 vs 87. I'm not looking for better MPG. I want more Miles per fill-up. On 87 I get ~180-190 mi/tank On 91 I get ~200-210. I had to use 87 several times on my last western trip and there was a definite reduction in range.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
My 14 RT also has your 1330 engine with the same size gas tank .... I have no problems going 235 mi. on 87 octane with a full tank. .... For your Peace of Mind do what you think is best .... I'm happy with what I'm doing ......Mike
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