C-bus Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 What is a "last fill up of the season"? The night QSL closes their patio of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 What did you find was the easiest way to refill it? Did you pour it in at fillups often to keep it fresh? Just kept a spoon full of Seafoam in each bottle - good stabilizer, good for the injectors, too for that matter. I would use up the bottles every year or so and refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 This at each fill up. This at last fill up of the season. . Total overkill Jack, and that much usage can likely foul your plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Depends on what plugs you use. I prefer NKG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Total overkill Jack, and that much usage can likely foul your plugs. I'm only using the recommended dosage. I actually measure out the Seafoam beforeI pour it in, and then I take a quick run aroundtown to get it in the system. The bike alwaysfires right up and it's ready to go in the eventthe weather entices me out of hibernation. The Star Tron, I use it 80% of the time. I haveno complaints. "Last fill up of the season" is like when I knowmy riding is going to be less likely due to colderweather. When I get a larger bike that canhandle a heated vest, I'll probably ride into the40's. As for now, it doesn't excite me. . . Edited June 14, 2015 by JackFlash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 There is an easy safe and reliable solution to this issue. It's called a siphoning hose. I carry one with me all the time. I've never needed it but it has been used several times by others I'm riding with. Why make things so complicated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Bigger tank. Surfed 'em online, but that's an expensive upgrade just for a supplemental fuel source. Think I'd rather tote a few small bottles on longer rides so I dont have to invest in another tank and seat Edited June 15, 2015 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) I've been tempted to get a camping fuel bottle for on road emergency fuel. They seem relatively expensive for just a little bottle though. I bought a 32 oz bottle and it works perfectly. Seals tight. A little tough to open. Like a child proof medicine bottle in concept. Push down and turn. I used it a couple of time when intentionally running my scooter out of fuel to learn range and fuel gauge needle position. Well worth the $20. Edited June 15, 2015 by turnone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I just have Joel ride on the back carrying a gas can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) I have not used them but I have seen several bikes setup with Rotopax mounts. I had a closer look at these Rotopax. I like them. But, a 1 gal packfor fuel is $60 and one for water is $40. That doesn't include themount. Perhaps if I was doing off road, I would invest in a setup. I suppose a larger tank would work, but I'd still be limited to onlyabout 600 miles. . Edited June 15, 2015 by JackFlash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) There is an easy safe and reliable solution to this issue.It's called a siphoning hose.I carry one with me all the time. I've never needed it but it has been used several times by others I'm riding with. Why make things so complicated? A bottle with fluid in it isn't really that complicated. I'd argue siphoning fuel is more complicated than just pouring some into your tank. Come to think of it, if I'm alone in the desert, what do I siphon? Just going off my experience running out, mind you, but a tube would have been of zero use. Edited June 15, 2015 by swingset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhondas Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Go check out Tour Tanks. http://www.tourtanks.com/ I got one and it adds 2.25gal to my ride. Book says 2 gal but I get the extra .25 in it all the time. http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/myhondas/96magna/TourTank/img_9435_zpscd9apvlt.jpg bunch of additional pics below to help show how it is done. Edited June 16, 2015 by myhondas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Go check out Tour Tanks. http://www.tourtanks.com/ +1 for this >>> Tour Tanks are for those adventurous souls whowon't let gas stations dictate their destinations. Every time I go to map out a ride, I'm looking for a fuel stop every 100 milesfor those that may need them. A quick mount and quick connect, without tools, like an air line, would be anexcellent system for sport bikes and those not wishing to have an extra tankmounted all the time. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have traveled all over the United states on 2 wheels "many times off the beaten path" and have never ran out of gas, just seems like a worry over nothing to me........just sayin. Maybe the bikes I pick have a better range than some, or perhaps I just plan better or have been lucky at times too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I have traveled all over the United states on 2 wheels "many times off the beaten path" and have never ran out of gas, just seems like a worry over nothing to me........just sayin. Maybe the bikes I pick have a better range than some, or perhaps I just plan better or have been lucky at times too? I did notice that most of those concerned about spare fueltend to have adventure touring bikes. I'm still learning thisstuff as I venture deeper into the world of motorcycling. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I have a 4.5 gal aux tank on my FJR that was created by one of our forum members. It gives me 11.1 gallons total and a comfortable 450 mile range, but I've gone as far as 490 between fuelings. I found a cheap bag on eBay and cut the bottom out of it so it slips right over the tank and makes it look like just another piece of luggage. I did this in June in 7 1/2 days, collecting Tour of Honor photos. The extra range allows me to concentrate on things other than fuel.Now that I have this kind of range, I never want to go back to gassing up 4 or 5 times a day during a long ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I have a 4.5 gal aux tank on my FJR that was created by one of our forum members. It gives me 11.1 gallons total and a comfortable 450 mile range, but I've gone as far as 490 between fuelings.I found a cheap bag on eBay and cut the bottom out of it so it slips right over the tank and makes it look like just another piece of luggage.I did this in June in 7 1/2 days, collecting Tour of Honor photos. The extra range allows me to concentrate on things other than fuel.Now that I have this kind of range, I never want to go back to gassing up 4 or 5 times a day during a long ride. That's freaking awsome and you are a touring God Phil. How many miles you got on your FJ now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 94,000. I'll have 100k by the end of the year. I was just reading up on your WV ride coming up in September. I might have to work that weekend, but if it works out that I don't, I'm going to ride down there, at least for a night. I should know in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 94,000. I'll have 100k by the end of the year.I was just reading up on your WV ride coming up in September. I might have to work that weekend, but if it works out that I don't, I'm going to ride down there, at least for a night. I should know in a day or two.That would be awsome man would be good to hang out with you again if only for a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 94,000. I'll have 100k by the end of the year.I was just reading up on your WV ride coming up in September. I might have to work that weekend, but if it works out that I don't, I'm going to ride down there, at least for a night. I should know in a day or two.Are you going to the EOM rally in Lewisburg Sept 25-27? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Yep, I'll be in Savannah for training, then stopping at EOM on my way back north.See you there? Edited August 13, 2015 by PhilD'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Yep, I'll be in Savannah for training, then stopping at EOM on my way back north.See you there?If my schedule pans out, yes. Not 100% sure yet. I met a bunch of the guys from FJRForum at the Minerals Wells Rally earlier this year and it's a bunch of nice people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturg Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 The rotopax is an OK solution. The set up itself was very sturdy & secure but kind of a PIA if you're using it on a regular basis (which I was with my stocker tank). I ended up just buying a larger Acerbis fuel tank and sold the rotopax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V3DT Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) I did once & this is how. Edited August 30, 2015 by V3DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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