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Posted by chief
- January 31, 2015, 17:48:06 PMQuote from: Troll on January 31, 2015, 17:44:09 PMAND with out a vent, they shrink down and collapse when it gets cold out, unless they are full.
We don't put them in a freezer, and it will never get that cold during any riding season down this direction!!!
Posted by Troll
- January 31, 2015, 17:44:09 PMQuote from: greenbarn on January 31, 2015, 15:47:53 PMActually, I think you need one that "doesn't" vent, don't you? All of the gas cans sold around here, for the past several years, are required by CARB and EPA regulations, to be sealed (non venting). Makes 'em swell up like a balloon in the sun.
The JP cycles can you linked is evidently NOT vented (• Made of 6-ply HDPE NANO plastic creating a vapor proof (no fumes) barrier)
If you had a gas can vented on the bike, especially in the saddlebag, I think it would make a mess or at the least everything in the bag would smell of gas.Ratty, if you want one of those, I can order one of those on my next JPC order, and you can pick it up on your way through to Drift IN....
AND with out a vent, they shrink down and collapse when it gets cold out, unless they are full.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 31, 2015, 17:06:50 PM 
ok know it has something to do with the venting. Can not remember which way it was, but I'll say you are right.
Posted by 49Reo
- January 31, 2015, 16:49:28 PMBuy a couple of aluminum water bottles and brackets like cyclists us on their bikes. A couple of hose clamps to hold them to the crash bars and away you go....
Posted by greenbarn
- January 31, 2015, 15:47:53 PMActually, I think you need one that "doesn't" vent, don't you? All of the gas cans sold around here, for the past several years, are required by CARB and EPA regulations, to be sealed (non venting). Makes 'em swell up like a balloon in the sun.
The JP cycles can you linked is evidently NOT vented (• Made of 6-ply HDPE NANO plastic creating a vapor proof (no fumes) barrier)
If you had a gas can vented on the bike, especially in the saddlebag, I think it would make a mess or at the least everything in the bag would smell of gas.
Ratty, if you want one of those, I can order one of those on my next JPC order, and you can pick it up on your way through to Drift IN....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 31, 2015, 15:33:59 PM Oh here we go. I have been looking at this because up here we have some long stretches between fuel points. when I first bought the bike and went on a ride to my sister's, and not sure of how far I could get. I did the poor man thing and filled a 2 liter soda bottle with gas. Not the safest thing to do.
Those aluminum bottles for white gas they do not vent, or most do not. If you are going to carry gas it needs to be in a container that vents.
I am looking at one of these,
but have not been able to find one, in the local area. There is a company that does add on tanks for bikes but they are dear. So brain storming ideas now.....
Posted by greenbarn
- January 31, 2015, 11:01:27 AMAnybody use a "spare" fuel bottle. I know I've seen some posts on this subject here. I'm considering adding a quart or so or maybe even a whole litre (for you metric folks). SO looking for the best suggestions for a setup - Safe and Cheap.
I know they make aluminum bottles for camping to store camp stove fuel (basically gasoline) that would work (30 oz, or I've seen a 1.5L version) - and I could use a fire extinguisher bracket made to mount to a buggy roll bar - to mount said bottle to the frame somewhere..... But looks like I'd have $40 or somewhere in the neighborhood.
Looking to pick some brains for other better-cheaper ideas... Of course safety is the #1 criteria in the end.Ideas?