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[ccr]

Oh, Jamey just told me the bottle was on the SEEG for the Nelson trip,  We just never needed them.  On that trip, so very many miles eaten up so quickly that the bladder needed emptying right before or right at the need for fueling.  So we have carried that little bottle quite a bit.  I had to buy it when I had my little 800 Suzuki.  It had a small gas tank and all the riding buddies had five gallon tanks. 

[Jim]

I have carried a couple of the 33 ounce units for a couple of years now on long trips with no problems. I fill them to the top and put them in a large zip lock bag and put one in the bottom of each side bag. With a 6 gallon tank on my new bike there is probably is no need to think about using them again. I would suggest to keep a couple of extra "o" rings with you for the caps.

Jim

[porthole]

I would think in the bottom of the saddlebags would not be such a great spot, due to the heat coming up off the pipes.

[Jim]

Something to think about, I have really never noticed a heat issue inside my side bags? just thought about keeping wieght as low as possible.

[cuthbertss]

I would think in the bottom of the saddlebags would not be such a great spot, due to the heat coming up off the pipes.

that would suck!!! 

im glad we have firefighters on here...

good thought

[Twolanerider]

that would suck!!! 

Don't suppose the little saddlebag pins and wire retainers would hold up too long if a bottle went off like a JATO ?

[porthole]

Don't suppose the little saddlebag pins and wire retainers would hold up too long if a bottle went off like a JATO ?

 

[porthole]

Don't suppose the little saddlebag pins and wire retainers would hold up too long if a bottle went off like a JATO ?

And for those that don't know a JATO form a NATO

Jet Assisted Take Off

[MUFFMAN]

I've thought about bringing extra fuel on trips but just don't like theidea of a flamable item like that in my saddlebags ,tour pak etc in the unlikely event of a crash. (sparks etc)

[Copper/Black Cvo]

The thought of having extra fuel is Great.....

But then again, The thought of having a Accident/Blast might be worst....

Are there anyother options out there in carry fuel Bottles attached to the tour pak, on the outside, similar to gas can on the rear of a jeep

And are those bottle crash proof

P.S. You guy do think of everything....Thanks for all the Great Info

[Chief]

The thought of having extra fuel is Great.....

But then again, The thought of having a Accident/Blast might be worst....

Are there anyother options out there in carry fuel Bottles attached to the tour pak, on the outside, similar to gas can on the rear of a jeep

And are those bottle crash proof

P.S. You guy do think of everything....Thanks for all the Great Info

Let's see. Your new bike comes with a six gallon tank and mine is only five. And YOU want the extra fuel? That's just not right. You need to drink more coffee when you stop then stopping for fuel is no longer an issue. You can always fill up when you stop to pee.

[chaos901]

The MSR bottles are constructed from aluminum and I carry them in my saddlebags.  If you think about it they are better protected there than the five gallons between your legs.

[Copper/Black Cvo]

Chief, Don't drink coffee but I get your point.....

and

Great Point The MSR bottles are constructed from aluminum and I carry them in my saddlebags.  If you think about it they are better protected there than the five gallons between your legs.

[Chief]

Chief, Don't drink coffee but I get your point.....

and

Great Point The MSR bottles are constructed from aluminum and I carry them in my saddlebags.  If you think about it they are better protected there than the five gallons between your legs.

I'd love to have an extra gallon or two and have thought about the little 1 gal plastic jugs too. The MSR bottles are neat, but at only 22 oz. I question the benefit unless you carry a six pack.

[Special_Ed]

I'd love to have an extra gallon or two and have thought about the little 1 gal plastic jugs too. The MSR bottles are neat, but at only 22 oz. I question the benefit unless you carry a six pack.

The 22oz would work better on my bike. With only a 3.7 gallon tank to start with it would get me another 20 miles or so. I'd rather just stop for more coffee...