Extra fuel idea - what do you think?

[pegasus1300]

We are talking about a 1 gal min which does weigh 6 lbs but stability and security are the factors here. You don't want it flopping around and you don't want it to fall off. Pete he did say he wanted to convert back easily to a passenger.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

JMHO , but there are ....61 ... posts on this thread with a LOT of various opinions .... I'm guessing at this point ..... THERE WILL NEVER BE A SATISFACTORY ANSWER ..... good luck to all ..... Mike :dontknow::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[2dogs]

JMHO , but there are ....61 ... posts on this thread with a LOT of various opinions .... I'm guessing at this point ..... THERE WILL NEVER BE A SATISFACTORY ANSWER ..... good luck to all ..... Mike :dontknow::roflblack::roflblack:

:agree:

 

[ARtraveler]

I am guessing that out of the 61 posts, a few of us have new ideas, or just a re-confirming of what we thought or did not think about.

Variety is the spice of life. All opinions are good. :bowdown:

 

[FrogmanDave]

Ollicat you don't need to be a metal worker. All you really need is an "L" bracket, which you can bend from a flat piece of sheet that you can buy from Home Depot.

Or find something already made. In my mind all it is is an L bracket than uses two of the holes that your current Floorboards are bolted into. I thought of this when I remembered how easy it was to adjust the floorboards up for my granddaughter to be able to reach them.

 

[baxter]

I have ridden through all of the continental US states several times, especially Co, UT, WY, MT, two trips to Alaska, Yellowknife, Dawson City, and across Newfoundland. Took a one gallon gas container strapped to passenger floorboard on first trip to Alaska from KY and did not need it. I have yet to run out of gas. Use good judgement when in areas where fuel is not plentiful and fill up when opportunity presents itself. Do not run tank down like you are at home.

 

[DGoebel]

Just checking, You did all those rides on a Spyder with no fuel anxiety, or were you on an adventure bike or other? Most Adventure bikes far exceed the Spyder's range, some get 300 ~ 400 on a stock tank so would be comfortable compared to our Spyder's 200 ~ 250 mile range.

 

[2dogs]

JMHO , but there are ....61 ... posts on this thread with a LOT of various opinions .... I'm guessing at this point ..... THERE WILL NEVER BE A SATISFACTORY ANSWER ..... good luck to all ..... Mike :dontknow::roflblack::roflblack:

Yea, this is like being at a public meeting that's discussing how to solve a water shortage issue. nojoke

 

[RayBJ]

If the gas can was strapped to the Pass. floorboard, I'm guessing it's a Spyder.

 

[baxter]

Most long rides were on a Harley with about 200 mile range except the last two years of travels on Spyder.

 

[UtahPete]

This thread is about HOW to carry extra fuel.

 

[ARtraveler]

This thread is about HOW to carry extra fuel.

:agree: :bowdown:

 

[cruisinTX]

This thread is about HOW to carry extra fuel.

That's what I thought and the idea of using the passenger floorboards as a mounting point for the small thin fuel cells seems to be a brilliant way to go.

 

[ThreeWheels]

Hey folks, I have an idea and what to run it by the expert minds we have here on the forum. I have been considering ways to carry extra fuel for longer runs and for peace of mind. Some carry fuel on the back seat, some on the rear luggage rack, etc. What about using the rear floor boards? (assuming no passenger) ................. Thoughts?

I'm coming late to the party, so I'm assuming others have made these same comments.
In fact, my suggestions are so dumb, I'd be disappointed if someone hasn't made them already.

Brilliant idea. BRILLIANT.
I have two suggestions to simplify the installation.
1) You could simply use a REDA gas can (they are available again). These are very tough cans made for motorcycle use.
https://www.amazon.com/REDA-Innovat...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
2) Simply strap the can in place with a shock cord. I just tried it out and the can is held in place very solid. This way
you don't have to make any permanent modifications to your Spyder. It's so solid, I'd have no reservation of taking this on the road.
Did I say your idea was Brilliant?

 

[FrogmanDave]

That looks like it would work just fine to me.

 

[RayBJ]

If you paint it black it would be a harder target. :2thumbs:

 

[Donbmw]

I have ridden through all of the continental US states several times, especially Co, UT, WY, MT, two trips to Alaska, Yellowknife, Dawson City, and across Newfoundland. Took a one gallon gas container strapped to passenger floorboard on first trip to Alaska from KY and did not need it. I have yet to run out of gas. Use good judgement when in areas where fuel is not plentiful and fill up when opportunity presents itself. Do not run tank down like you are at home.

My first trip to California in 1979 on a Honda CX 500. The tank was 2.9 gallons good for 113 miles. I strapped a 2 gallon tank to me rack. Only time I need the extra fuel was on Highway 50 I think in Utah. Sigh saying no gas for 140 plus miles. Even being full I could not have made it with out the extra gas. Even now I still wil carry extra gas cause I have seen to place that I was able to fill up that fuel is not available anymore.

 

[ollicat]

I'm coming late to the party, so I'm assuming others have made these same comments.
In fact, my suggestions are so dumb, I'd be disappointed if someone hasn't made them already.

Brilliant idea. BRILLIANT.
I have two suggestions to simplify the installation.
1) You could simply use a REDA gas can (they are available again). These are very tough cans made for motorcycle use.
https://www.amazon.com/REDA-Innovat...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
2) Simply strap the can in place with a shock cord. I just tried it out and the can is held in place very solid. This way
you don't have to make any permanent modifications to your Spyder. It's so solid, I'd have no reservation of taking this on the road.
Did I say your idea was Brilliant?

This is AWESOME! So simple and inexpensive too. But now does it not move from side to side away from the bike? I see how the cords keep it from hopping off, but when you hit a bump or sharp turn, what keeps it from edging slowing away from the bike and falling off the edge?

 

[PistonBlown]

Just checking, You did all those rides on a Spyder with no fuel anxiety, or were you on an adventure bike or other? Most Adventure bikes far exceed the Spyder's range, some get 300 ~ 400 on a stock tank so would be comfortable compared to our Spyder's 200 ~ 250 mile range.

That's my problem in a nutshell - I ride with adventure bikes and end up going where they go i.e. no gas for a very long way