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Fuel Bottles....whats available?
I have used a Sigg fuel bottle for carrying meths for cooking but are similar bottles recommended for carrying extra fuel?
I was after something which carries somewhere between the 1L sigg bottle and a 5L plastic gerry can.
Just for emergencies really. the tank on my bike is only good for between 120-140 miles depending on the terrain, and no one has 'invented' bigger tanks for it yet!
by the way this is only for light european touring, not a round the world adventure! i only have soft luggage to so nothing that need bolting to the filing cabinet style panniers!!!
Cheers
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Primus sell 1.5L aluminium fuel bottles, similar to the sigg bottle. I found some for sale on ebay, £12 if I remember right. Another option would be a 2L plastic jerry can. Touratech sell one, for about £15 I think. Fortunately Hein Gericke also stock the same can and only charge about £8.
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Originally Posted by rossi
Fortunately Hein Gericke also stock the same can and only charge about £8.
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I've had a look at Gericke's website and can't see them. What are they listed as ?. I've tried searching petrol can, fuel bottle, etc. but nothing comes up.
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Primus fuel bottlers ...
.... you might want to check out Sierra Trading Post in the States, here is the direct link, even though they presently got only the small "version":
Search: primus at Sierra Trading Post
They got a 20% deiscount sale going on right now, might be worth it. And while you're there check out the other stuff they got. Great outdoor gear, I got a Hein Gericke MC jacket for my g.f. as a Christmas present - the price was excellent!
And - NO - I am (still) not connected to this company, just trying to help other bikers to get good quality stuff at a good price!
Take care and safe riding!!
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Fuel Can
Big Yellow Tractor, you're being too "reserved" in your search, think harder. Article number 37161000000. Linzi
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What happens if you use a simple plastic water bottle ?
I know folk that have used them for a days trail riding but don't know about long term.
I'm sure they're not recommended but unsure as to why.
Does the petrol rot the plastic ?
Is the seal problematic ?
Just wondered really, thank you.
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