Aux fuel tank

Did you see the new 1 gallon Rotopax tank coming out? I would like to know the
dimensions of it. I'm trying to figure out if I want to mount it on the
top rack,side rack or just get a new tank.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...56#post9066656

I really like the look of that tank and I'm sure it will be a less expensive option than getting an whole new tank.
I think I'll wait a few weeks to see this new tank before i make a decision.
Rotopax seems like an inexpensive solution to our limited range.

YamWOW! wrote:

Did you see the new 1 gallon Rotopax tank coming out? I would like to know the
dimensions of it. I'm trying to figure out if I want to mount it on the
top rack,side rack or just get a new tank.

This is also an intriguing looking possibility:
http://tinyurl.com/cvczsn

Two different alternatives to do the same thing.

What about an "old school" 5Ltr steel jerry can like this one:
https://www.frosystems.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=29

http://www.cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm

I like this solution: you just empty two pet bottles with coke at the gasstation and fill them up and slide them in.

As a bonus it will also be more comfortable for your butt for the long hauls!

I've ordered one to try it out. Will report back.

Noppy wrote:

http://www.cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks.htm

I like this solution: you just empty two pet bottles with coke at the gasstation and fill them up and slide them in.

As a bonus it will also be more comfortable for your butt for the long hauls!

I've ordered one to try it out. Will report back.

But you'll violate the warranty! It is only to be used when parked and the bottles filled with the Coke they came in!

Quote :

Sweet Cheeks is not warranted for use on a moving vehicle.
...
Container must be approved for contents and properly secured

Mentos not included.

Now I can get where I want to go and back home again as long as the straps don't break 25 miles ago and no fuel ignites on the muffler. I hope I don't end up being the poster boy that convinces more companies to offer much bigger tanks on their dual-sport bikes. I haven't taken a run with 3 cans yet, but I did a hard run with 2 cans. With 2 cans the first thing I found out was that you do not want to strap the cans on with anything that uses a hook (bungie, tie-down straps, etc.) because it's just way too easy for a hook to get a little slack on the right series of bumps and come off. I left both cans on the trail 5 miles behind me and had to ride back after them. The cans survived. The other thing I found out is that you really want to sand down any molding edges on the cans, since it won't take to many thousands of bumps to cut through nylon strap or bungie cord. Once I got them really well secured, I was able to run really bumpy embedded rock double-track for hours without any problems.

The Borrego Rack does not use the helmet lock or spare muffler mounting hole, so that may be a plus in selecting some side bags which I need badly.

Wow! I can't imagine having that much weight back there. Boing! Boing! Boing!

For the sake of all those who are setting up their WRR for "Adveture" touring, I hope someone actually comes out with a larger tank.

I have the one torpedo bottle on the side and then carry 3 more in a back pack.

SheWolf wrote:

I have the one torpedo bottle on the side and then carry 3 more in a back pack.

What is a torpedo bottle and how much gas do they hold?
I want to carry only about 1.5 liters for when I screw up between gas stops...

They hold about a liter each.

Thanks. Time for another visit to MEC!

I would like to know if someone tried bladders in tank panniers. I figured that the weight is at the same place as a bigger tank plus the fact that when I don't need the extra I can just remove it.

I would also like to know if there is some vapors coming through the bladder that could contaminate other bagages or the panniers themselves.

Is it a wrong way of thinking ?

Here it says do not store against painted surfaces due to vapours:

http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=365&products_id=1154&zenid=o8ct13ojlpmu2bl0o1ofioi6c1

deerHater wrote:

Here it says do not store against painted surfaces due to vapours:

http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=365&products_id=1154&zenid=o8ct13ojlpmu2bl0o1ofioi6c1

I saw that and that's why I asked. It says under heat and pressure. It's a warning but I don't know under what exact conditions it could happen.

Dancamp wrote:

I would like to know if someone tried bladders in tank panniers.

I have the 2.1 gal. fuel blivet from JustGasTanks. Hideous yellow color... they used to be red. I just strap it down on the tail, roll it up all nice and tight when it's empty and/or when I don't need it. Works for me; I already have a Wolfman Lite tank bag and don't want any more stuff flopping around up in the cockpit.