[ARBOLMANO]

I’d second the desire for larger tank. Good luck with that. There are however all sorts fuel carrying alternatives. Seriously doubt any aftermarket inbound but I’m wrong more than correct so let’s hope. Who knows perhaps BMW will come out with a 310GSA.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

I know I know no hassleman but it’s a dull world without dreams. Reality is just so dank right now. Time to go ride.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

It wouldn’t be hard to add an extra tank, check out what “iron butt” riders do. But how much range do you need? Really nice gas carriers about. I find it’s a good bike to get off and stretch every couple hours irrespective

 

[ARBOLMANO]

Not that long ago, many would say “you’ll never replace the horse”.……. the driving factor for the motor car was intense horse excrement pollution problem. Technology will solve the issues as they arise and are profitable.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

I had an 1150GSA with the 9? Gallon tank. Found that while neat for traveling, it was hard to live with day to day riding. Combined with fuel that doesn’t set well the only thing I liked about the humongous thing was it were sexy. One just has to be smart and plan ahead, a hard thing for yours truly. I could get talked into carrying an expensive fuel can from store (non ethanol) meant for power equipment only because it’s sealed quite well. Leaking fuel containers have bit me before. Like J man I’ve mostly used extra fuel for others , the GSA did excell at that.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

That would depend on your nav gear. My wife’s Honda car re routes her automatic dependent on real time conditions. I’m sure newer navigation gear takes care of that stuff if your smart enough to operate it. That’s where I stumble some.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

I’m finding the range indicator pretty good. In my traveling days, I’d admit now (years later) I would use RV gas tanks as emergency fuel retainers and carry a length of siphon hose. Worth the campground fee actually. Quite often owners would happily let me take a couple gallons.
Not so sure on that practice with the high cost and proliferation of locking caps.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

The Armadillo bag folks are having a sale on the soft gas bags. Google em. Like half off.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

In the Stone Age we called a siphon hose a “credit card”…….with the newer Viton hoses a hose can double as spare fuel line. With the newer fuel bags, pretty easy to stash a hose in pocket. An electric pump would allow for direct transfer of fuel to motorbike without a vessel.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

It wouldn’t be that hard to plumb into the fuel injection system and use that pump to transfer fuel. Not entirely sure it would be worth it but it’s possible. Perhaps if you carry a spare fuel pump then something could be rigged?

 

[ARBOLMANO]

There’s another issue with siphoning. Many modern cars have anti siphoning devices installed. Pretty much since the 80s when fuel got pricey. I’d say the smarter course of action is planning, this is the age of amazing information. Second part being carrying fuel to augment range. One thing to recall is running completely out is not a good idea. The fuel pump depends fuel for it’s cooling and lubrication. Running real low can shorten fuel pump life. The makers of Armadillo bags is having a half off sale on nifty fuel bags, which would seem a wise way to go.
The shaker siphon is a great tool, will assist in not swallowing petrol when siphoning in dark.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

Yes! The buddy system works. With my GSA’s 10 gallon tank, I even had a port so I could pump fuel out for friends. That was a neat and bogus feature of that bike. The only advantage of the bag system over bottles might be in hot weather bouncing about. I’ve had the experience of expanding fuel becoming pressurized and either leaking or spewing as you struggle to open. I could see the bags as having a little more expansive qualities. Again though, a gallon of extra fuel seems over kill unless heading into the never never.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

It’s crazy the power of moving molecules. Add energy and they move faster. I’ve had fun times with that. Fuel bottles that were difficult to open due to contracting fuel forming strong vacuum and of course the gas sprtiz in hot weather. Ethanol fuel has a lifetime of 30 to 60 days, be sure and rotate bottle fuel regular. Not a bad idea to put some treatment in the bottle if storing long. That was one pull of a bag, I’m less likely to leave it set with fuel than a bottle.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

That would mean having my chit together. Just like recollecting only .8L per bottle in calculating fuel needs. That kinda mind left me long ago. My practice is carry the bottle in outer pocket as in case I screw up and if I don’t need it, I’ll forget to add in mix. Its not easy being me.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

Yes! The no hassle man has a proper left fielder..them ice bikers are a smart bunch.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

We are all moto junkies looking for the next fix. As we approach maturity there’s a strong pull to share the experience. Note approaching maturity, not maturing at least not me.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

There’s plenty of room under the seat for plug kit, co2 inflator and hand pump. The fuel bags are not as exciting as I thought when I used one. Your experience may be different. A pouch external makes sense for a bottle. With at least 120 miles between fill ups, a little planning would allow not to bother carrying. I fill my fuel bottles from a gas can at home. Less chance of toxic spills. If your having to fill bottles much there could a flaw in your logistics.

 

[ARBOLMANO]

I found my R1200RT got amazing economy at 65 to 80 mph over 50mpg. The big boxers being quite efficient on tarmac. With the interconnectivity we have these days, I suspect things like closed fuel points should be easily ascertained. Up ahead trail conditions likewise. My wife’s nav app in her car reroutes in case of traffic issues, warns of speed traps etc. This tech is here, hard to imagine it’s not being utilized for moto travel. It does depend on others going the same way. But seeing as adventure travel is one of the fastest growing segments of recreation right now that shouldn’t be an issue. One should carry a little extra fuel, just in case but gallons seems overkill in most situations.