How to carry extra gas on your dirtbike!

Tombstone · 09-27-2012, 09:25 PM

hey dudes,

anyone thought of this yet?

I just bought a 1Litre MSR (Mountain Safety Research not MSR dirt biking company) camping fuel container, and a fire extinguisher bracket for a 3" wide fire extinguisher, they fit together great. I just need to mount it on my bike, i'm thinking on the back fender, anyone else thought of this? Where would you mount it?

I'll post a pic later when i have a minute

Weldangrind · 09-27-2012, 10:05 PM

A dual sport rack might be the best for the camping fuel container, and I think I'd mount the fire extinguisher under the fender, opposite the muffler. Excellent idea, BTW.

Tombstone · 09-27-2012, 11:35 PM

well im not sure if you know how i meant it but i want to strap a can of gas on with a fire extinguisher bracket, i dont need a fire extinguisher,, if i was worried about safety i wouldnt be dirtbiking! lol just kidding

Below i've posted a pic that shows what i meant tho, i think its going to work.

FastDoc · 09-28-2012, 12:14 AM

Nice arrangement. 8)

My KLX has a 2.1 gallon tank. Off road I get about 65-70 MPG. I have never run out of gas but I have come close...

If I'm riding with Roger and his 6.1 gallon Kawasaki Valdez (KLR650) I carry a hose. :wink:

If we are both on bikes with small tanks we simply carry a 1 gallon plastic fuel jug on the rack or in a backpack.

Then, as soon as the bike(s) is/are down a gallon we pour in the extra so as to get the weight off the rack or back.

Not elegant but effective. :P

katoranger · 09-28-2012, 10:02 AM

I like the under fender location. Just make sure that under full compression the tire doesn't contact it.

Also that latch may not hold up to a constant pounding. You may want to think about a second strap on a bungee around the bottom also.

450-WheelieBoyz · 09-28-2012, 12:13 PM

I like that idea man! Hope it works out, keep us up to date

Weldangrind · 09-28-2012, 12:16 PM

Sorry Tombstone, I misunderstood. I'd stick with the area that is opposite the muffler, but I'd try a PVC tube instead of the fire extinguisher bracket. You can glue a screw-on cap onto the PVC.

Tombstone · 09-28-2012, 02:36 PM

good idea Weld! because like Katoranger said that clamp is not very heavy duty, it already popped open once when i was messing around with it..

I'll keep yall posted!

Weldangrind · 09-29-2012, 01:26 PM

I remembered seeing this topic elsewhere, and I found it: http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/top...-storage-tube/ This looks to be a perfect solution for the MSR bottle.

Tombstone · 09-29-2012, 02:13 PM

sweet thanks for looking that up for us Weld! Now i just need to find out where i can get those canisters, looks like they are for open top tractors, you attach that thing to the side of the tractor with your manual inside to keep it out of the elements.. I assume i'll have to go out to the valley to a john deer dealership or something, if anyone knows let me know.

I think this is the most solid idea for it yet, well done buddy.

Weldangrind · 09-29-2012, 02:27 PM

It's not my idea, but you're welcome.

I know that you can buy those containers on eBay as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPERATOR...item19d58b8db4

09-27-2012, 09:25 PM	#1
Tombstone Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Burnaby BC Posts: 53	How to carry extra gas on your dirtbike! hey dudes, anyone thought of this yet? I just bought a 1Litre MSR (Mountain Safety Research not MSR dirt biking company) camping fuel container, and a fire extinguisher bracket for a 3" wide fire extinguisher, they fit together great. I just need to mount it on my bike, i'm thinking on the back fender, anyone else thought of this? Where would you mount it? I'll post a pic later when i have a minute __________________ <div>I now own a 2011 X31 250cc!<br /></div>
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09-27-2012, 10:05 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	A dual sport rack might be the best for the camping fuel container, and I think I'd mount the fire extinguisher under the fender, opposite the muffler. Excellent idea, BTW. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-27-2012, 11:35 PM	#3
Tombstone Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Burnaby BC Posts: 53	well im not sure if you know how i meant it but i want to strap a can of gas on with a fire extinguisher bracket, i dont need a fire extinguisher,, if i was worried about safety i wouldnt be dirtbiking! lol just kidding Below i've posted a pic that shows what i meant tho, i think its going to work. __________________ <div>I now own a 2011 X31 250cc!<br /></div>
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09-28-2012, 12:14 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice arrangement. 8) My KLX has a 2.1 gallon tank. Off road I get about 65-70 MPG. I have never run out of gas but I have come close... If I'm riding with Roger and his 6.1 gallon Kawasaki Valdez (KLR650) I carry a hose. :wink: If we are both on bikes with small tanks we simply carry a 1 gallon plastic fuel jug on the rack or in a backpack. Then, as soon as the bike(s) is/are down a gallon we pour in the extra so as to get the weight off the rack or back. Not elegant but effective. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-28-2012, 10:02 AM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I like the under fender location. Just make sure that under full compression the tire doesn't contact it. Also that latch may not hold up to a constant pounding. You may want to think about a second strap on a bungee around the bottom also. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-28-2012, 12:13 PM	#6
450-WheelieBoyz Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: THE HOOD Posts: 162	I like that idea man! Hope it works out, keep us up to date __________________ 450-WheelieBoyz a.k.a. BlockHustler1000 -2011 X31 Gio 250cc- Mikuni Upgrade Air filter Hydro-clutch Reppin -> Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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09-28-2012, 12:16 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Sorry Tombstone, I misunderstood. I'd stick with the area that is opposite the muffler, but I'd try a PVC tube instead of the fire extinguisher bracket. You can glue a screw-on cap onto the PVC. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-28-2012, 02:36 PM	#8
Tombstone Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Burnaby BC Posts: 53	good idea Weld! because like Katoranger said that clamp is not very heavy duty, it already popped open once when i was messing around with it.. I'll keep yall posted! __________________ <div>I now own a 2011 X31 250cc!<br /></div>
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09-29-2012, 01:26 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I remembered seeing this topic elsewhere, and I found it: http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/top...-storage-tube/ This looks to be a perfect solution for the MSR bottle. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-29-2012, 02:13 PM	#10
Tombstone Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Burnaby BC Posts: 53	sweet thanks for looking that up for us Weld! Now i just need to find out where i can get those canisters, looks like they are for open top tractors, you attach that thing to the side of the tractor with your manual inside to keep it out of the elements.. I assume i'll have to go out to the valley to a john deer dealership or something, if anyone knows let me know. I think this is the most solid idea for it yet, well done buddy. __________________ <div>I now own a 2011 X31 250cc!<br /></div>
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09-29-2012, 02:27 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's not my idea, but you're welcome. I know that you can buy those containers on eBay as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPERATOR...item19d58b8db4 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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