sea foam cans

[Rosie]

On trips I wonder how a half dozen empty sea foam cans filled with gas would work? jst in case you should run out short of the next station.

[T.P.]

I think something along these lines would be safer.

http://www.rei.com/product/784303/msr-fuel-bottle-with-crp-cap-20-fl-oz

[..]

I think something along these lines would be safer.

http://www.rei.com/product/784303/msr-fuel-bottle-with-crp-cap-20-fl-oz

I used to carry two of those on the Valkyrie. Still had to go begging for gas in Montana.

I reckon you'd be better off carrying a 1 gallon metal gas can.

[art]

I carry a one gallon plastic gas can that fits in the trunk.Works great

[PAVALKER]

I carry a 6ft section of ice maker water line and an empty aluminum water bottle.  Never had to carry gas, or receive gas, but having an Interstate I have had to donate some..... And the hose/bottle worked great and take up little space.

[donaldcc]

 
 I have this.  A little more expensive, but good quality.  I have only had to use it once, but that made up for price.

http://www.redagascan.com/

[Rosie]

The reda can looks good, I have a Tourer does it fit good in bag?

[fudgie]

Seen plenty of bikes with a 2 gal red tank hanging off the sides of bikes going west. Leaves space in your bags. I carry a metal water bottle, the 1L size, when we hit Iowa/ S Dakota. Never needed it but have ran out before out west.

[donaldcc]

The reda can looks good, I have a Tourer does it fit good in bag?

  Good fit in the rear of my OEM Tourer bags. I keep it in right bag with tools, patch kit and air pump.  One works fine for me, but I guess you could use 1 in each bag for two gallons if needed.

[Fritz The Cat]

I think something along these lines would be safer.

http://www.rei.com/product/784303/msr-fuel-bottle-with-crp-cap-20-fl-oz

I have one of these and gotta warn ya. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE PLUG !!!!

I did once and got gas all over the inside of the saddlebag. The O ring deforms to the point that it doesn't seal. If it's laying on it's side or (as in my case) it happens to fall over, the gas will come out.

[billyjakester]

You already have 5.3 gals of gasoline between your knees.

Gasoline has approximately 10 times the energy density of an equivalent weight of TNT.  Do the math - stay safe.

gasoline   = 47.2 MJ per kilogram        (34 MJ per litre)

TNT = 4.6 MJ per kilogram

[t-man403]

I think something along these lines would be safer.

http://www.rei.com/product/784303/msr-fuel-bottle-with-crp-cap-20-fl-oz

I have one of these and gotta warn ya. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE PLUG !!!!

I did once and got gas all over the inside of the saddlebag. The O ring deforms to the point that it doesn't seal. If it's laying on it's side or (as in my case) it happens to fall over, the gas will come out.

Hence the "Sea Foam" can. 

[ChromeDome]

I don't think I would use the Sea Foam cans ... would be a real pain to fill and then to keep the cap secure. A friend use the fuel bottles and I think he carries 2 or 3.

[cajundood]

i keep two plastic water bottles with gas in them in my bags. now this may sound unsafe, but i have never had one leak yet. i don't fill them 100% plus i squeeze on the bottle before tightening the cap to allow for expansion. i havent used them for my bike, but they have been utilized 3 or 4 times in my group. a road captain must be prepared for anything...
Now...granted....two bottled water vessels wont get you very far but it just may be enough to get you to the next station.

[The Anvil]

i keep two plastic water bottles with gas in them in my bags. now this may sound unsafe, but i have never had one leak yet. i don't fill them 100% plus i squeeze on the bottle before tightening the cap to allow for expansion. i havent used them for my bike, but they have been utilized 3 or 4 times in my group. a road captain must be prepared for anything...
Now...granted....two bottled water vessels wont get you very far but it just may be enough to get you to the next station.

I would say to be careful. It's been something of a recent development but these days non-carbonated drink bottles are being made of VERY thin material. Much thinner than they were just a few years ago. Carbonated beverage bottles OTOH are still made of thicker material because they must withstand the pressure of the carbonation.

[popsix]

I think the Rotopax containers are about the best I've ever seen for stowing extra fuel on a bike. Too bad I can't afford the best - one gallon size container is about $50, empty!