lets see ur bike carrying extra fuel - Page 10

CordR · 01-29-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by beechhunter

I would assume the Rotopax is an approved container and I plan on using their mounting system. Anyone with Rotopax, specific border crossing experience, feel free to chime in.

This may be a bit of an assumption, so take it for what it's worth, but Rotopax is sold in Canada (I have one) and I can't imagine there being any issues with it coming across the border. Unless of course you are transporting something other than fuel

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nuttynu · 01-29-2013, 09:50 PM

What size is that MSR?

They carry so little.

Hmm I'm planning to strap a 2gal and a 1 gal jug on my bike.

nuttynu · 01-29-2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CordR

This may be a bit of an assumption, so take it for what it's worth, but Rotopax is sold in Canada (I have one) and I can't imagine there being any issues with it coming across the border. Unless of course you are transporting something other than fuel

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Really... Thought they were US made ..?

max384 · 01-29-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CordR

This may be a bit of an assumption, so take it for what it's worth, but Rotopax is sold in Canada (I have one) and I can't imagine there being any issues with it coming across the border. Unless of course you are transporting something other than fuel

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Originally Posted by nuttynu

Really... Thought they were US made ..?

They are... That doesn't mean they can't sell them in Canada.

nuttynu · 01-29-2013, 10:05 PM

Okay, so I have seen other fuel containers shape like the MSR ones , but are a bit different and bigger. Any idea what brand they are ?

max384 · 01-29-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nuttynu

Okay, so I have seen other fuel containers shape like the MSR ones , but are a bit different and bigger. Any idea what brand they are ?

Primus makes 1.5L bottles.

PPCLI-Jim · 01-29-2013, 11:35 PM

The RotoPax are allowable to enter here in Canada full of fuel. they are approved color,self locking cap and marked with FUEL on them. I had one went to and fro many times now run a Koplin as my RotoPax was stolen. Never had one crush out on me like some else asked about or commented on way earlier in the thread, However I did have an issue with a slight leak that I emailed them and they mailed me out a new nozzle and cap right away. It goes on the tail of the bike on the rack and cargo strapped down as I also strap a tool roll to it at the same time, never moves rattles unless i want it to . I think it's a Great deal

lakota · 01-30-2013, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beechhunter

I would assume the Rotopax is an approved container and I plan on using their mounting system. Anyone with Rotopax, specific border crossing experience, feel free to chime in.

I've had no problems crossing into Canada with Rotopax

Speedo66 · 01-31-2013, 11:24 AM

I've got a couple of old flat plastic 1/2 gal oil containers, one from Citco, one was Yamalube. They have flexible spouts, with screw on caps.

Wonder how they would work as fuel containers?

achtung3 · 01-31-2013, 11:34 AM

3Putt · 01-31-2013, 11:54 AM

Looks like you're carrying extra everything

One Less Harley · 01-31-2013, 08:29 PM

I don't usually worry about distance between available fuel stops...

WIBO · 02-01-2013, 04:44 AM

Just a 2 litre supplement...standard fuel tank on the XT660Z Ténéré is 23L so 25L (6.6 US Gallons) gives good enough range with my average of about 51 US mpg......(my best easy cruising was 62 US mpg)

Benefit also of having a single cylinder.

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k-moe · 02-14-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ben2go

Basic 2 liter soda bottle.It was one of those smooth sided bottles with the crimped looking bottom.The bottle melted.Not like heated and melted.It got really soft and started weeping gas.When I picked it up the sides split.I think it had something to do with ethanol/alcohol in the fuel.It's been a few years back.

2 liter soda bottles are made out of PET. PET is soluble in petroleum products, especially gasoline. Even worse...PET allows fuel vapors to migrate through the container. Who remembers what fuel vapor does when there's an ignition source nearby?

DONT TRANSPORT FUEL IN SODA BOTTLES

have a good day

Coachgeo · 02-14-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by One Less Harley

I don't usually worry about distance between available fuel stops...

Im with you.......... lets see........ 6+ Gal Stock tank 1997 Tiger Steamer. Transplanted diesel engine.........hmmm....... 90 to 100mpg......... yeah........ approx 600miles on a tank........ think I'll be fine.

01-29-2013, 09:50 PM	#137
nuttynu Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: ANCHORAGE,ALASKA Oddometer: 641	What size is that MSR? They carry so little. Hmm I'm planning to strap a 2gal and a 1 gal jug on my bike. __________________ -Youtube Nuttynu -Facebook Nuttynu

01-29-2013, 10:05 PM	#140
nuttynu Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: ANCHORAGE,ALASKA Oddometer: 641	Okay, so I have seen other fuel containers shape like the MSR ones , but are a bit different and bigger. Any idea what brand they are ? __________________ -Youtube Nuttynu -Facebook Nuttynu

01-29-2013, 11:35 PM	#142
PPCLI-Jim Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Victoria BC where I ride year round. Oddometer: 143	RotoPax The RotoPax are allowable to enter here in Canada full of fuel. they are approved color,self locking cap and marked with FUEL on them. I had one went to and fro many times now run a Koplin as my RotoPax was stolen. Never had one crush out on me like some else asked about or commented on way earlier in the thread, However I did have an issue with a slight leak that I emailed them and they mailed me out a new nozzle and cap right away. It goes on the tail of the bike on the rack and cargo strapped down as I also strap a tool roll to it at the same time, never moves rattles unless i want it to . I think it's a Great deal __________________ I'm not saying to kill all the stupid people . .. Just remove the warning labels and let nature run it's course http://www.youtube.com/user/spudhead/videos?view=0 my youtube channel

01-31-2013, 11:24 AM	#144
Speedo66 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Now Fairfield Co, CT Oddometer: 4,586	I've got a couple of old flat plastic 1/2 gal oil containers, one from Citco, one was Yamalube. They have flexible spouts, with screw on caps. Wonder how they would work as fuel containers? __________________ '01 Kawasaki W650 '05 Yamaha XT225

01-31-2013, 11:54 AM	#146
3Putt Is that a gimmie? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Oddometer: 454	Looks like you're carrying extra everything __________________ Tom 2012 Tiger 800

01-31-2013, 11:34 AM	#145
achtung3 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Central Coast California Oddometer: 671

01-31-2013, 08:29 PM	#147
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	I don't usually worry about distance between available fuel stops... __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

02-01-2013, 04:44 AM	#148
WIBO Will it buff out? Joined: Oct 2002 Location: 64800French Pyrenee's Oddometer: 3,166	Just a 2 litre supplement...standard fuel tank on the XT660Z Ténéré is 23L so 25L (6.6 US Gallons) gives good enough range with my average of about 51 US mpg......(my best easy cruising was 62 US mpg) Benefit also of having a single cylinder. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ The Suit:What would you condsider to be your greatest weakness? Me: Honesty. The Suit: Honesty? I don't think honesty could be construed as a weakness. Me: I don't give a fuck what you think.

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