Trying to post again. Alaska trip prep. Extra gas on BMW Panniers.

TFB43 · 07-01-2012, 11:21 AM

I tried to post this before but it didn't work. So here goes again. I have a 800gs with an Altrider luggage rack that i added the rotopax mount. I was trying to figure a way to carry more gas without have cans having off the bike. So i made a bag to cover a 1 gallon rotopax that would allow me to mount additional rotopax on each pannier lid. Is there a law agains have a cover on a gas can? I have used some scrap outdoor fabric from an upholstery shop. If it won't get me in trouble with the 5.0 i will purchase some Cordura and make a few for my trip. Here is a link to the picture of what I made. https://plus.google.com/photos/11228...50895155784625

Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.

WoodWorks · 07-01-2012, 12:08 PM

Well, I can't help with the gas-carrying laws in Alaska, but I endorse your plan to cover the can with cordura instead of that, um, festive material.

But I have to ask, where in Alaska are you riding where you feel the need to carry 3 extra gallons of gas? It's only 244 miles from Coldfoot to Deadhorse, and I don't know of any longer on-road distances between gas stations in that state. Seems like the one Rotopax should do the trick.

MTrider16 · 07-01-2012, 03:31 PM

I only used one extra gallon 5 different times.

Here is my alaska trip report. On the last page is my data sheet with all my stops and fuel used.

Here is a pic of my bike.

Wish you the best on your trip. Let me know if you have any questions.

David

TFB43 · 07-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodWorks

Well, I can't help with the gas-carrying laws in Alaska, but I endorse your plan to cover the can with cordura instead of that, um, festive material.

But I have to ask, where in Alaska are you riding where you feel the need to carry 3 extra gallons of gas? It's only 244 miles from Coldfoot to Deadhorse, and I don't know of any longer on-road distances between gas stations in that state. Seems like the one Rotopax should do the trick.

Guess I was just worried about not having enough. If one will do it I will use the bag for extra water. Thank you for the input. Want to.be prepared for the worst.

TFB43 · 07-01-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTrider16

I only used one extra gallon 5 different times.

Here is my alaska trip report. On the last page is my data sheet with all my stops and fuel used.

Here is a pic of my bike.

Wish you the best on your trip. Let me know if you have any questions.

David

How did you mount that rotopax to the frame? We're you worried about heat? Out if the way though.

MTrider16 · 07-01-2012, 07:15 PM

Here is how they are mounted.

One SW-Motech engine guard kit.

Some brackets welded to the engine guard from the local welding shop. Bolt Kolpin brackets to engine guard.

And magic!

To answer your question, no, I don't worry about heat. The tank is sealed and expands more just sitting in the sun than it does when I'm running down the road. It is one of many options. Some people comment on it being exposed in a wreck, but it doesn't seem worse than a TT tank IMHO.

David

BELSTAFF · 07-02-2012, 12:28 AM

Is it safe to assume that your seat is a Sargent? if so please tell me more, just got a 2012 F650GS and am thinking I'm
going to need a seat that will make some miles. Could this be the one?

OrcasKen · 07-02-2012, 01:51 AM

Ditto on only needing one extra gallon in Alaska with my F8. That said, I did wind up buying a 2-gallon can when I was up there and strapped it to the top of my pannier for the trip up to Dead Horse. If I go again, the 1-gallon Rotopax is all I'll take.

MTrider16 · 07-02-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BELSTAFF

Is it safe to assume that your seat is a Sargent? if so please tell me more, just got a 2012 F650GS and am thinking I'm
going to need a seat that will make some miles. Could this be the one?

It works for me, but there are some negative comments from people also. My friend who has more miles on a bike than I do says, "everybody's butt is unique".

It does let me slide forward some on normal riding, but not bad. I like the narrow front and wide spot towards the back of the sitting area. I think the sliding problem is the nature of the beast with that type of seat.

David

BELSTAFF · 07-02-2012, 05:24 PM

Guess I will keep the options open for a while.

Hijack over!!!

TFB43 · 11-06-2012, 06:39 AM

From rotopax bag concept

It will have a handle and straps on the top to secure to panniers if you don't have a bracket.

TFB43 · 11-06-2012, 06:41 AM

From rotopax bag concept

Different view.

Happycamper · 11-06-2012, 09:14 AM

Have you considered the Adventure Tank? http://www.advtank.com/products/bmw-...auxillary-tank

I've got one and it is nice when you are trying to cover serious miles.

Forrest39 · 11-06-2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFB43

From rotopax bag concept

Different view.

Just curriois, what side cases and racks are these?

Thanks, -Kevin

Loutre · 11-07-2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forrest39

Just curriois, what side cases and racks are these?

Thanks, -Kevin

Are you talking about the BMW aluminium panniers?

07-01-2012, 11:21 AM	#1
TFB43 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 66	Trying to post again. Alaska trip prep. Extra gas on BMW Panniers. I tried to post this before but it didn't work. So here goes again. I have a 800gs with an Altrider luggage rack that i added the rotopax mount. I was trying to figure a way to carry more gas without have cans having off the bike. So i made a bag to cover a 1 gallon rotopax that would allow me to mount additional rotopax on each pannier lid. Is there a law agains have a cover on a gas can? I have used some scrap outdoor fabric from an upholstery shop. If it won't get me in trouble with the 5.0 i will purchase some Cordura and make a few for my trip. Here is a link to the picture of what I made. https://plus.google.com/photos/11228...50895155784625 Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

07-01-2012, 12:08 PM	#2
WoodWorks House Ape Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Ashland, OR, USA Oddometer: 2,169	Well, I can't help with the gas-carrying laws in Alaska, but I endorse your plan to cover the can with cordura instead of that, um, festive material. But I have to ask, where in Alaska are you riding where you feel the need to carry 3 extra gallons of gas? It's only 244 miles from Coldfoot to Deadhorse, and I don't know of any longer on-road distances between gas stations in that state. Seems like the one Rotopax should do the trick. __________________ David I'm tryin' ta think, but nuttin' happens! --Curly

07-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#3
MTrider16 Ridin' in MT Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Eastern Montana Oddometer: 987	I only used one extra gallon 5 different times. Here is my alaska trip report. On the last page is my data sheet with all my stops and fuel used. Here is a pic of my bike. Wish you the best on your trip. Let me know if you have any questions. David __________________ '07 VFR800, '09 F800GS, 07 CRF250X Riding roads in Montana - Big Sky Country www.mtrider16.smugmug.com Alaska Trip Report

07-01-2012, 07:15 PM	#6
MTrider16 Ridin' in MT Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Eastern Montana Oddometer: 987	Here is how they are mounted. One SW-Motech engine guard kit. Some brackets welded to the engine guard from the local welding shop. Bolt Kolpin brackets to engine guard. And magic! To answer your question, no, I don't worry about heat. The tank is sealed and expands more just sitting in the sun than it does when I'm running down the road. It is one of many options. Some people comment on it being exposed in a wreck, but it doesn't seem worse than a TT tank IMHO. David __________________ '07 VFR800, '09 F800GS, 07 CRF250X Riding roads in Montana - Big Sky Country www.mtrider16.smugmug.com Alaska Trip Report

07-02-2012, 12:28 AM	#7
BELSTAFF ADV NOMAD Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona--Land of the free and heavly armed Oddometer: 903	MTrider16 Is it safe to assume that your seat is a Sargent? if so please tell me more, just got a 2012 F650GS and am thinking I'm going to need a seat that will make some miles. Could this be the one? __________________ The truth is out there & has NO agenda Wolves don't care what sheep think

07-02-2012, 01:51 AM	#8
OrcasKen Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Orcas Island, Washington Oddometer: 107	Ditto on only needing one extra gallon in Alaska with my F8. That said, I did wind up buying a 2-gallon can when I was up there and strapped it to the top of my pannier for the trip up to Dead Horse. If I go again, the 1-gallon Rotopax is all I'll take. __________________ 2010 F800GS 2006 KLX250S 2008 CRF230L

07-02-2012, 05:24 PM	#10
BELSTAFF ADV NOMAD Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona--Land of the free and heavly armed Oddometer: 903	Thanks Guess I will keep the options open for a while. Hijack over!!! __________________ The truth is out there & has NO agenda Wolves don't care what sheep think

11-06-2012, 09:14 AM	#13
Happycamper Have bikes, will travel Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Peoples Republic of Cambridge MA Oddometer: 532	I have this Have you considered the Adventure Tank? http://www.advtank.com/products/bmw-...auxillary-tank I've got one and it is nice when you are trying to cover serious miles. __________________ Happycamper 2007 G650 Xchallenge 2009 F800GS

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