GS-Riders International

Thanks fir posting, spacemec!

It seems North Americas is the onlky area in the world were extra fuel cells are used? Isn't it dangerous?

Although the aux. tank seems nicely done with great workmanship, I just don't get it! Unless you're riding the Iron Butt or some other endurance rally, what's the use? When I did the Labrador Highway on a DL650 a few years ago, I purchased a 10-liter plastic Jerrycan at an auto-parts store in Baie-Comeau before heading out into the "wilderness", then gave it away at a service station in Happy-Valley. All I had to do was bungee-it onto the back of my topcase. It did come in handy once, about 65km before then next gas station!

Having a permanently mounted aux. fuel tank on the luggage rack means alot of extra sprung weight, carried high and back on the bike... it must really screw-up the center of gravity. I've seen a few guys around town which look like they've raided the TouraTech catalog and added every long-distance accessory they could find. However, when you check their mileage it's usually less than 10,000km per year Oh well... at least they look adventurous!

Cheers,
Lucky

We have a lot of distance between stops around here...here is my answer to extending the range on my ATK...

I did not want to spend the money for a RotoPax setup...so here is the Briggs and Stratton el cheapo but works method...gives me an extra 30 miles or so in hard riding conditions

Quoted from "luckyll"

Although the aux. tank seems nicely done with great workmanship, I just don't get it! Unless you're riding the Iron Butt or some other endurance rally, what's the use? When I did the Labrador Highway on a DL650 a few years ago, I purchased a 10-liter plastic Jerrycan at an auto-parts store in Baie-Comeau before heading out into the "wilderness", then gave it away at a service station in Happy-Valley. All I had to do was bungee-it onto the back of my topcase. It did come in handy once, about 65km before then next gas station!

Having a permanently mounted aux. fuel tank on the luggage rack means alot of extra sprung weight, carried high and back on the bike... it must really screw-up the center of gravity. I've seen a few guys around town which look like they've raided the TouraTech catalog and added every long-distance accessory they could find. However, when you check their mileage it's usually less than 10,000km per year Oh well... at least they look adventurous!

Cheers,
Lucky

Lucky, I do 1000 mile days but I am not an Iron Butt member. I have several friends that are and most that compete in the rallies carry extra fuel. I think they are limited to 10 gallons max, so they build custom tanks to give the max range under IBA regulations. These guys eat and drink on the go, some even go on the go It is not uncommon for me to go 400 miles and not put a foot down if I am on a long trip trying to make time. The tanks are usually used first so they pull the weight down as quick as possible. These guys are not bothered by that little weight...