extra fuel...

pete · 05-03-2019, 06:57 PM

thinking of one of these 5 liter Chinese roto plax copies..
instead of putting a bigger tank on my bike give me 50% more fuel
when needed..

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5L-L...b-113d6d60f47d

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Megadan · 05-03-2019, 07:22 PM

For 35 bucks shipped I might just get one too. Would be great to mount to my rear rack for longer rides for "just in case" moments.

Essayons · 05-03-2019, 09:30 PM

I took the plunge and bought one. Hope I don't regret it, ha ha.

Thanks for the link Pete.

Wild Dog · 05-03-2019, 11:33 PM

I had one for my Hilux pickup, they work just fine. I sold it with the pickup, the new owner is still using it. So for the price is they are much better option than a metal jerry can. BUT
Be aware that the chinese don't use the same polymer as the original ones.
A few summers ago a Polaris got on fire, because the owner put one of these copies near a somewhat hot area. Plastic melt - Fuel leak -- Fire.
So don't install one of them near a hot area.

NzBrakelathes · 05-04-2019, 10:47 AM

I have 1
No idea how good it is as I never carry it on the bike etc
Just use it to empty tanks while fixing stuff.
My old RX3 had the ability to mount 1 to each side case

Sochin · 05-04-2019, 11:03 AM

Even original Rotopacks can break off if mounted vertical. So due to the plastic quality, I'd stick with mounting them horizontally if at all possible.

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05-03-2019, 07:22 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,991	For 35 bucks shipped I might just get one too. Would be great to mount to my rear rack for longer rides for "just in case" moments. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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05-03-2019, 09:30 PM	#3
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05-04-2019, 11:03 AM	#6
Sochin Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montucky Posts: 209	Even original Rotopacks can break off if mounted vertical. So due to the plastic quality, I'd stick with mounting them horizontally if at all possible. __________________ 1991 Kawasaki KLR250
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05-03-2019, 11:33 PM	#4
Wild Dog Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 756	I had one for my Hilux pickup, they work just fine. I sold it with the pickup, the new owner is still using it. So for the price is they are much better option than a metal jerry can. BUT Be aware that the chinese don't use the same polymer as the original ones. A few summers ago a Polaris got on fire, because the owner put one of these copies near a somewhat hot area. Plastic melt - Fuel leak -- Fire. So don't install one of them near a hot area.
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05-04-2019, 10:47 AM	#5
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	I have 1 No idea how good it is as I never carry it on the bike etc Just use it to empty tanks while fixing stuff. My old RX3 had the ability to mount 1 to each side case
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