Extra fuel

flexible · 03-03-2012, 09:44 AM

Well its a cold windy day in Southern Ontario, just thinking about next month , getting the bike out. Does anyone have any ideas on products for safely carrying extra fuel onboard for long trips. I thought i saw a product advertised some time back. Any info would be appreciated. Flexible

**Top Cat** · 03-03-2012, 10:06 AM

As I said in your other post, here is one made to fit your saddlebag

http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/reda-...iner-1-gallon/

flexible · 03-03-2012, 10:08 AM

Thank you

**glwilson** · 03-03-2012, 10:12 AM

I have seen people use "unapproved" containers for extra fuel... but when considering the dangers of carrying fuel... you would be well-advised to use something designed specifically for fuel.

The container needs to be able to "breath" so it doesn't expand too much and leak... besides being made of a durable material that is thick enough to avoid puncture, yet flexible enough to survive a collision without cracking.

The one TC provided looks like a great option.

usranger74 · 03-03-2012, 10:13 AM

http://www.redagascan.com/portfolio/...-1700-vaquero/

This one will work. Where are you going that you will need the extra range?

The link TC used shows one (same brand) for a HD.

**Top Cat** · 03-03-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

http://www.redagascan.com/portfolio/...-1700-vaquero/

This one will work. Where are you going that you will need the extra range?

The link TC used shows one (same brand) for a HD.

Did not notice it was for HD but they both look the same to me.
I think they are generic.

usranger74 · 03-03-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Did not notice it was for HD but they both look the same to me.
I think they are generic.

TC - if you go to their web site you can see the different shapes. They make them to fit the contour of the saddle bag. The HD has a more square contour to the back of the bag. That is why they are slower than the Nomad

flexible · 03-03-2012, 10:56 AM

Thanks for all the great ideas.

**Top Cat** · 03-03-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

TC - if you go to their web site you can see the different shapes. They make them to fit the contour of the saddle bag. The HD has a more square contour to the back of the bag. That is why they are slower than the Nomad

Must be my old eyes Bill. I looked at them sitting in the saddlebags of different bikes and even the spyder. They all look the same to me.

I would order the one for the Kawasaki just to be on the safe side though.

dvandiver · 03-15-2012, 02:00 PM

Its a little more coin but more of a permenant solution...

http://www.gmanindustries.com/shop/p...&idcategory=43

aeropilot · 03-15-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Must be my old eyes Bill. I looked at them sitting in the saddlebags of different bikes and even the spyder. They all look the same to me.

I would order the one for the Kawasaki just to be on the safe side though.

They are all the same. Do a search, this has been a hot topic lately and Ron Reda has responded to my email asking the question about this and he said the website is just showing the installation and fitment in various bikes, not different shaped containers.

**Top Cat** · 03-15-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aeropilot

They are all the same. Do a search, this has been a hot topic lately and Ron Reda has responded to my email asking the question about this and he said the website is just showing the installation and fitment in various bikes, not different shaped containers.

That's what I thought but it wasn't worth arguing over.
Sometimes I actually let things slide.

**cnc** · 03-15-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

That's what I thought but it wasn't worth arguing over.
Sometimes I actually let things slide.

Really? who are you and why are you impersonating Tim?

03-03-2012, 09:44 AM	#1
flexible Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Branchton Ontario, Canada Posts: 92	Extra fuel Well its a cold windy day in Southern Ontario, just thinking about next month , getting the bike out. Does anyone have any ideas on products for safely carrying extra fuel onboard for long trips. I thought i saw a product advertised some time back. Any info would be appreciated. Flexible Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-03-2012, 10:06 AM	#2
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I have seen people use "unapproved" containers for extra fuel... but when considering the dangers of carrying fuel... you would be well-advised to use something designed specifically for fuel. The container needs to be able to "breath" so it doesn't expand too much and leak... besides being made of a durable material that is thick enough to avoid puncture, yet flexible enough to survive a collision without cracking. The one TC provided looks like a great option. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	http://www.redagascan.com/portfolio/...-1700-vaquero/ This one will work. Where are you going that you will need the extra range? The link TC used shows one (same brand) for a HD. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by usranger74; 03-03-2012 at 10:24 AM.
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03-03-2012, 10:08 AM	#3
flexible Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Branchton Ontario, Canada Posts: 92	Thank you
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flexible Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Branchton Ontario, Canada Posts: 92	Thanks for all the great ideas.
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dvandiver Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Madison Nc Posts: 6	Its a little more coin but more of a permenant solution... http://www.gmanindustries.com/shop/p...&idcategory=43
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