Extra Gas - How??

usranger74 · 07-27-2011, 03:54 PM

I am looking for a way to carry some extra gas.

Has anyone tired this?

http://www.redagascan.com/

If not, do you have any suggestions?

cactusjack · 07-27-2011, 04:10 PM

My buddy has one of those. It's designed to fit in the rear area of an HD saddlebag. He claims it doesn't leak and there's no gasoline fumes from it.

usranger74 · 07-27-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

My buddy has one of those. It's designed to fit in the rear area of an HD saddlebag. He claims it doesn't leak and there's no gasoline fumes from it.

If you drill down on their web page, they show it fitting in a Nomad as well.

cactusjack · 07-27-2011, 04:41 PM

Well, it's a plastic gas container, it will fit in a lot of places. However, it was designed to fill the space in the rear portion of a HD bag. It's kind of a black hole in there.

cajun2wheels · 07-27-2011, 04:45 PM

I use two 33 oz camp fuel bottles.Made out of aluminum and very strong and has never leaked.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-27-2011, 04:53 PM

Bill, I would say it would do the trick. The way it is designed it should fit the Nomad saddlebag pretty good.

pooker · 07-27-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

I am looking for a way to carry some extra gas.

Has anyone tired this?

http://www.redagascan.com/

If not, do you have any suggestions?

When we travel,........................ I have 4 regular red plastic gas containers, 5 liters each, I put two in each bag. This gives us an extra 10 liters each
They fit in the Nomad perfect!
Never smelled or leaked so far, been all across Canada with them!
Good luck

**Jared** · 07-27-2011, 05:42 PM

I carried just a normal 1 gallon red gas can when I did my IBA ride where there was a 215 miles stretch between gas stations down the middle of Nevada. Other than that, I have never used one or even carried one.

There are not too many 200 mile stretches of road without a gas station in this country. I don't really see the point?

zoom45 · 07-27-2011, 06:15 PM

I can take two gas jugs in my hitch box. It will fit on the back of my trailer or in the Nomad hitch.
Zoom45

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-27-2011, 06:23 PM

Or we could eat lots and lots of beans. Then if you happen to run out of gas, well you know what to do then.

**Top Cat** · 07-27-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Or we could eat lots and lots of beans. Then if you happen to run out of gas, well you know what to do then.

The irony of it all. ;)
Gene posting about being full of gas.

usranger74 · 07-27-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I carried just a normal 1 gallon red gas can when I did my IBA ride where there was a 215 miles stretch between gas stations down the middle of Nevada. Other than that, I have never used one or even carried one.

There are not too many 200 mile stretches of road without a gas station in this country. I don't really see the point?

If you go in a straight line and stay on major highways, your correct. However, I am looking at a trip that will take me into E. OR and then down into NV and back over into S. UT. I am planning several "loop" ride on backcournty paved roads that will exceed the Nomads gas tank. Also, just here in W. KS and W. NE it is very possible to go 200 miles and not see a station open. I like to stay off major highways and I like to ride in the wide open spaces of the great plains. And, believe me, getting gas can be a problem.

I currently carry two 33 oz fule bottles (and I have had to use them). This can will double my "spare fuel"

This is what this can looks like in the Nomad

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

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-27-2011, 09:21 PM

TC here in the south we eat lots of beans and cornbread. Just trying to keep things light.

wiz · 07-27-2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

Has anyone tired this?
http://www.redagascan.com/
If not, do you have any suggestions?

That looks like a very nice solution. I feel like I'm pushing my luck at 160 miles. A pair of these in my saddlebags (having that weight low is a plus too) would be a must buy if I was riding out in the lonely areas and looking at 200+ miles between gas stations.

usranger74 · 07-27-2011, 11:06 PM

Here is a ride I want to do in NV

Get gas at Alamo

Ride to Warm Springs on Hy 375 - will ride by Area 51

Then on to Ely, NV on US 6

Total Miles 230 miles and no gas stations. Even with an extra gal of gas, I will have to av 36 MPG to make it. It will be close!!

Will keep the speed around 55 and use Mexican overdrive when I can ::)

In NV, E. OR, E. parts of CA, parts of MT, ID, UT and ND, it is not hard to find an interesting route that the Nomad can not make w/o extra gas.

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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Extra Gas - How?? Well, it's a plastic gas container, it will fit in a lot of places. However, it was designed to fill the space in the rear portion of a HD bag. It's kind of a black hole in there. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-27-2011, 04:45 PM	#5
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Extra Gas - How?? I use two 33 oz camp fuel bottles.Made out of aluminum and very strong and has never leaked. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Extra Gas - How?? Bill, I would say it would do the trick. The way it is designed it should fit the Nomad saddlebag pretty good. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-27-2011, 05:42 PM	#8
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,773	Extra Gas - How?? I carried just a normal 1 gallon red gas can when I did my IBA ride where there was a 215 miles stretch between gas stations down the middle of Nevada. Other than that, I have never used one or even carried one. There are not too many 200 mile stretches of road without a gas station in this country. I don't really see the point? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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07-27-2011, 06:15 PM	#9
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Extra Gas - How?? I can take two gas jugs in my hitch box. It will fit on the back of my trailer or in the Nomad hitch. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Extra Gas - How?? Or we could eat lots and lots of beans. Then if you happen to run out of gas, well you know what to do then. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-27-2011, 09:21 PM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Extra Gas - How?? TC here in the south we eat lots of beans and cornbread. Just trying to keep things light. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-27-2011, 11:06 PM	#15
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Extra Gas - How?? Here is a ride I want to do in NV Get gas at Alamo Ride to Warm Springs on Hy 375 - will ride by Area 51 Then on to Ely, NV on US 6 Total Miles 230 miles and no gas stations. Even with an extra gal of gas, I will have to av 36 MPG to make it. It will be close!! Will keep the speed around 55 and use Mexican overdrive when I can ::) In NV, E. OR, E. parts of CA, parts of MT, ID, UT and ND, it is not hard to find an interesting route that the Nomad can not make w/o extra gas. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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