Taking extra gas

[deadwood]

2001 I/S.  70,000 miles and counting.
I left Albuquerque New Mexico two weeks ago for a trip up to North and then Northeastern Canada.
First order of business was to do the James Bay Road. It's 385 miles between towns with only one gas station at the 235 mile point.

Obviously I needed to carry some extra gas. Here was my final low tech solution:


That's the Dragon Lady Sitting at James Bay, Quebec.

The gas can has stayed there almost 6000 miles now. I just got off the ferry in Newfoundland and am headed up to Labrador where I might need it again.

It's been a great trip so far.

[Ferris Leets]

That would make me VERY nervous.  A minor rear end bump could turn into a very bad situation.

[bikerboy1951]

Redagascan.com makes a very nice gas can that will fit it most saddlebags.  They are made of very thick material and guaranteed not to leak gas or fumes.  I have a couple that I purchased at Sturgis and find them very useful.

Brad

[Hoser]

I've got one that wll fit in the saddlebag, as long as it is sealed tight there is no problem.  Hoser

[deadwood]

I am so loaded up there is no other room on the bike.
Both bags and trunk are FULL. I also have a tank bag,
a bag on top of the trunk and all my camping gear in
a large bag on the bitch seat.
As to a minor rear end bump, that doesn't really worry me much.
It's unlikely i'd die a flaming death due to just the gas can
that's empty 99% of the trip. On all 385 miles of the James
Bay road i saw maybe a dozen other cars. (and i was passing them) Moose, wet roads, gravel roads and drunks are a much more
real concern.

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Redagascan.com makes a very nice gas can that will fit it most saddlebags.  They are made of very thick material and guaranteed not to leak gas or fumes.  I have a couple that I purchased at Sturgis and find them very useful.

Brad
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[Ricky-D]

No criticism here but that gas can seems to be a whole lot larger than what you may actually need.

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[deadwood]

I may also try the Trans Labrador Highway. I hear it's 260 miles
between stops. I' ve been getting 28-29 mpg alot. It's good
Insurance.  Especially if tha gas station your counting on is
closed.

No criticism here but that gas can seems to be a whole lot larger than what you may actually need.

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[doubletee]

2001 I/S.  70,000 miles and counting.
I left Albuquerque New Mexico two weeks ago for a trip up to North and then Northeastern Canada.
First order of business was to do the James Bay Road. It's 385 miles between towns with only one gas station at the 235 mile point.

Obviously I needed to carry some extra gas. Here was my final low tech solution:


That's the Dragon Lady Sitting at James Bay, Quebec.

The gas can has stayed there almost 6000 miles now. I just got off the ferry in Newfoundland and am headed up to Labrador where I might need it again.

It's been a great trip so far.

235 miles to the next gas stop would be a deal killer for my Std. I can go about 140 miles before hitting reserve, plus another 30 or so on reserve. That leaves a gap of 65 miles = approx 2+ gallons of extra fuel before I'd feel comfortable making that jaunt.

[rhinor61]

I agree taking more than you need, cause I came across a station that was closed for tank repairs a couple of years ago. I use to carry 2 coleman fuel bottles in the saddle bags which was about 10oz each. Not much fuel but it got me to the next station.

Maybe cover the bright red gas can with a cardboard box painted black or something to disguise the fact its a empty fuel can, those drunk drivers may hone in on the red can.

This past winter I installed the 3 gallon belly tank from the guy up in Washington and I am very pleased to hitting reserve at 200+ miles. I hated stressing about where I was getting my next tank of gas when you are going on reserver at 130+ miles.. No more.

I think its great that you take those long trips, I bet you have some great rode stories too...

John

[Toledo Mark]

I recently rode 2900 miles on a trip and packed two of the Reda gas cans.  One inside each of my Champion Sidecar saddlebags.  No matter how tight I got the caps I DID have fumes.  Also I noticed the cans swelled from the heat inside the bags caused by the sun.  I did not need the gas and I the future will not plan on taking them with me, at least not inside a saddlebag,  Each night I took therm out, loosened tha caps, and burbed them. 

They did make me nervous.

Thanks, Mark