How do you haul X-tra fuel on your bike?

james1300 · 07-29-2012, 08:00 PM

This is a question for the 'Adventure Riders'. How do you haul your X-tra fuel?
I have an O-size Acerbis tank. But, what if You need more?
What do you use? How do you carry it?

Grantizzle · 07-29-2012, 08:03 PM

i use a gas can and some bungee cords.

koorbloh · 07-29-2012, 08:03 PM

they put gas stations about every 10-100 miles where i come from.

RedKat600 · 07-29-2012, 08:08 PM

Couple medium (20 oz) or large (33 oz) versions of these wherever you can strap them or in a backpack if that's how you roll.

http://www.backcountry.com/optimus-fuel-bottle

Mrmat25 · 07-29-2012, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by RedKat600

Couple medium (20 oz) or large (33 oz) versions of these wherever you can strap them or in a backpack if that's how you roll.

http://www.backcountry.com/optimus-fuel-bottle

I was curious about those. Has anyone tried them out?

Jeffytune · 07-29-2012, 08:23 PM

RedKat600 · 07-29-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mrmat25

I was curious about those. Has anyone tried them out?

I had something similar when I had my KTM and used to take them in the woods with me in a pack. Worked great!

curveaddict · 07-29-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Mrmat25

I was curious about those. Has anyone tried them out?

I have two; both hold one liter. They are MSR brand. I carry them on my 'tard when I'm not sure of the distance I'll be traveling. They have never leaked, but I am careful to leave an air space to allow for expansion. Good for 30+ extra miles on my little 250.

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r6jon · 07-29-2012, 08:37 PM

Depends on the situation. I've done the 1/2 gallon of gas in a plastic milk jug in a back pack to the 1.5 gallon gas can on a dedicated mount to the tail of the bike. And then there's everything inbetween.

nsrg500 · 07-29-2012, 10:05 PM

I saw a bike at the Backfire and the whole rear fender and side covers (all 1 piece) was a fuel tank. Looked like it could hold at least 5 gal.

tims007 · 07-29-2012, 10:44 PM

buy a really over sized aftermarket gas tank

DeeG · 07-30-2012, 04:46 AM

I also use the MSR bottles. 2) 1.5 liter, in the panniers, NEVER leaks.

Cause sometimes, you're on roads where there aren't fuel stations every 10-100 miles.

james1300 · 07-30-2012, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by tims007

buy a really over sized aftermarket gas tank

I bought the biggest one I could find!

PDX Z1K · 07-30-2012, 08:39 AM

A small rear fender rack with a Rotopax is what I'm looking to do on my XR650R with the big Clarke tank. Just in case.

RedKat600 · 07-30-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by PDX Z1K

A small rear fender rack with a Rotopax is what I'm looking to do on my XR650R with the big Clarke tank. Just in case.

55 bucks!!! HOLY CRAP!

PDX Z1K · 07-30-2012, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by RedKat600

55 bucks!!! HOLY CRAP!

Since I have a deathly fear of burning to death, carrying fuel in a backpack or held down with a bungee cord doesn't give me warm fuzzies.

taznhell · 07-30-2012, 09:06 AM

I put a 2 gallon can of gas on my luggage rack and the tank holds 4.5 gallons. Only use it riding from Portland to Vegas as I like to take HWY 50 and there are very few chances for gas inbetween. Also HWY 50 is so deserted you can go fast and my milage suffers as a result.

Normally however the 4.5 gallons lasts for 200-225 miles depending on responsible throttle control.

Buckwheat · 07-30-2012, 09:19 AM

I've heard that Willy carries a spare gas can on the tail section of his bike (near the flamable material next to the exhaust...).

james1300 · 07-30-2012, 09:39 AM

Maybe baggies? You know, 'Zip-Loks'?

PeteN95 · 07-30-2012, 03:30 PM

My tank is good for 150mi+, which is more than my ass is good for!?!


07-29-2012, 08:00 PM	#1
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	How do you haul X-tra fuel on your bike? This is a question for the 'Adventure Riders'. How do you haul your X-tra fuel? I have an O-size Acerbis tank. But, what if You need more? What do you use? How do you carry it? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 07-29-2012 at 08:16 PM..


07-29-2012, 08:03 PM	#2
Grantizzle Joined: Feb 2008 From: Mill Creek, Wa I Ride: slower than you with a bigger grin!	i use a gas can and some bungee cords. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-29-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 07 YZ450F, 74 XL350, 78 CB400	they put gas stations about every 10-100 miles where i come from. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-29-2012, 08:08 PM	#4
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	Couple medium (20 oz) or large (33 oz) versions of these wherever you can strap them or in a backpack if that's how you roll. http://www.backcountry.com/optimus-fuel-bottle __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-29-2012, 08:23 PM	#6
Jeffytune Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Beaverton I Ride: Harley FLHT	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-29-2012, 08:37 PM	#9
r6jon Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2007 From: West Linn, Oregon I Ride: Dirty	Depends on the situation. I've done the 1/2 gallon of gas in a plastic milk jug in a back pack to the 1.5 gallon gas can on a dedicated mount to the tail of the bike. And then there's everything inbetween. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-29-2012, 10:05 PM	#10
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	I saw a bike at the Backfire and the whole rear fender and side covers (all 1 piece) was a fuel tank. Looked like it could hold at least 5 gal. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-29-2012, 10:44 PM	#11
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	buy a really over sized aftermarket gas tank __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-30-2012, 04:46 AM	#12
DeeG Endorsed Joined: Apr 2010 From: PNW, WA	I also use the MSR bottles. 2) 1.5 liter, in the panniers, NEVER leaks. Cause sometimes, you're on roads where there aren't fuel stations every 10-100 miles. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-30-2012, 08:39 AM	#14
PDX Z1K Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Sandy, OR I Ride: 2012 Victory High Ball, 2000 Honda XR650R	Rotopax? A small rear fender rack with a Rotopax is what I'm looking to do on my XR650R with the big Clarke tank. Just in case. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-30-2012, 09:06 AM	#17
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	I put a 2 gallon can of gas on my luggage rack and the tank holds 4.5 gallons. Only use it riding from Portland to Vegas as I like to take HWY 50 and there are very few chances for gas inbetween. Also HWY 50 is so deserted you can go fast and my milage suffers as a result. Normally however the 4.5 gallons lasts for 200-225 miles depending on responsible throttle control. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-30-2012, 09:19 AM	#18
Buckwheat Shredder Joined: Nov 2005 From: Kennewick, WA I Ride: '96 Triumph Speed Triple, '07.5 Aprilia Tuono & '05 Kawdamaski DL650 (UJM)	I've heard that Willy carries a spare gas can on the tail section of his bike (near the flamable material next to the exhaust...). __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-30-2012, 09:39 AM	#19
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Maybe baggies? You know, 'Zip-Loks'? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-30-2012, 03:30 PM	#20
PeteN95 Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: fast, except on the road.	My tank is good for 150mi+, which is more than my ass is good for!?! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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