Cheap extra fuel storage.

[Clancy oto]

I usually carry a 5L jerry on the centre rack for multi day camping but I threw this extra 1L fuel container on the crash bars for a bit extra fuel, or water. Cheap. A few bucks for the brackets which are auxiliary headlight mounts from Temu or alike. Thought worth sharing.

Cheers.

Clancy.

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[Cpd419]

Nice. I have the side container but never came close to needing it. Now the Navi? That’s a different story altogether….

 

[Fishwishin]

Ironically I was just looking at extra fuel options yesterday and I considered going in a similar direction as you.

If I may ask, what crash guard and rear suspension are you running?

 

[Cpd419]

all oem.

 

[Cpd419]

I do have a headlight and taillight guard.

 

[Fishwishin]

Ironically I was just looking at extra fuel options yesterday and I considered going in a similar direction as you.

If I may ask, what crash guard and rear suspension are you running?

all oem.

Sorry. Directed at Clancy Oto.

 

[Clancy oto]

Ironically I was just looking at extra fuel options yesterday and I considered going in a similar direction as you.

If I may ask, what crash guard and rear suspension are you running?

I think the crash guards are Motoskill branded. No complaints.

The rear shocks are Gears and they are impeccable for what I expect out of this steed and what I use her fully loaded in rough terrain camping.

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[Tex68w]

A 1 gallon fuel bladder holds four times what that 1L bottle does and it'll roll up much smaller and store more easily than that silly contraption hanging off the side of your crash bars. More power to you if that works for you but that's not only awkward and in the way but a massive eye sore and detractor to the looks of the bike in my opinion.

 

[oldskool]

A 1 gallon fuel bladder holds four times what that 1L bottle does and it'll roll up much smaller and store more easily than that silly contraption hanging off the side of your crash bars. More power to you if that works for you but that's not only awkward and in the way but a massive eye sore and detractor to the looks of the bike in my opinion.

Pretty clever IMO. That 1 gallon fuel bladder stored neatly will do nothing to help if one finds themselves a bit short when they are SURPRISED by an unexpected closed station ect. The larger bladder clearly has greater use for times you know you will run short. I bet that little 1ltr looks pretty sweet getting you out of a bind.

 

[dmonkey]

I mounted a bottle cage on each side of the aftermarket Zeta crash bars on my CT125. Didn't quite trust the 30oz MSR fuel bottle to not hop out or break the rubber band on the bottle cage over a long ride and rough roads, so I added some reusable zip-ties to help secure it in place. I've also been lucky to not find myself *needing* to use the fuel bottle. Carry it and you won't end up needing it



Your bottle looks like a snug fit in the tube, but does it move up and down? Judging by rub marks on just about everything that gets stored on my CT, it shakes stuff around a lot. That's something I'd be cautious of. Could add some foam padding inside the tube's cap so the bottle can't bounce up and down inside the tube if that's an issue.

 

[Fishwishin]

I just rigged this up over the weekend. I have since turned the bottle more inward, towards the engine, to avoid too much debris exposure. The Leopauto fire extinguisher mount is attached to the factory engine guard via hose clamps and I wrapped a split piece of hose on the guard so the clamps get a better bite.

 

[Tex68w]

Pretty clever IMO. That 1 gallon fuel bladder stored neatly will do nothing to help if one finds themselves a bit short when they are SURPRISED by an unexpected closed station ect. The larger bladder clearly has greater use for times you know you will run short. I bet that little 1ltr looks pretty sweet getting you out of a bind.

Very, very, very few people here are riding in areas and distances on these bikes where getting into fuel range issues/anxiety is a real possibility. If you aren't aware of your range and necessary fuel stops needed in order to keep yourself out of trouble in todays world then I don't know what to tell you. I do BDR's and true back country travel on other bikes/vehicles and I have rarely found myself in a pinch for fuel. I get it, everyone wants an excuse to mod their bikes or add things that they think look cool or adventurous but in all honesty that's all it'll ever be for most. That's fine, everyone should make their bike their own, it's part of the fun but lets be honest here and call a spade a spade, for the large majority it's nothing more than an adornment.

 

[oldskool]

Very, very, very few people here are riding in areas and distances on these bikes where getting into fuel range issues/anxiety is a real possibility. If you aren't aware of your range and necessary fuel stops needed in order to keep yourself out of trouble in todays world then I don't know what to tell you. I do BDR's and true back country travel on other bikes/vehicles and I have rarely found myself in a pinch for fuel. I get it, everyone wants an excuse to mod their bikes or add things that they think look cool or adventurous but in all honesty that's all it'll ever be for most. That's fine, everyone should make their bike their own, it's part of the fun but lets be honest here and call a spade a spade, for the large majority it's nothing more than an adornment.

Interesting that you know what is and is not of real use for all CT riders. Using your great insight and being able to see through the mists of time and space perhaps you could tell us who really killed JFK

 

[Little_Thumper_Boy]

Very, very, very few people here are riding in areas and distances on these bikes where getting into fuel range issues/anxiety is a real possibility. If you aren't aware of your range and necessary fuel stops needed in order to keep yourself out of trouble in todays world then I don't know what to tell you <snip>

Maybe, maybe not. Been in a few+ situations including O/R and highway for gas in-need, but not me who's needed it, always someone in our group or m/cyclist stranger. Not much different than tire pumps and patch kits or other tools FTM if you want to think of it that way. Fixed more flats for others than on my own bikes by far. You won't find me arguing against someone hauling a bit of extra fuel.
Beauty's in the eye of the beholder IMO, there's not much you can do the CT to make it uglier anyway ...( just don't ask for a pic of my Trail with me on it, lest I contradict myself!)

 

[Tex68w]

Interesting that you know what is and is not of real use for all CT riders. Using your great insight and being able to see through the mists of time and space perhaps you could tell us who really killed JFK

Well prove me wrong!

Based on how most here show theirs in use it's safe to say they are used to 1) commute, 2) toot around the immediate area during free time (my use although not how I initially imagined it would be used), 3) regional weekend exploration or 4) AG/rural property scoots. There are the select few who actually travel on them, most of which are well documented on forums or on Youtube but they are the exception, not the rule and planning your fuel stops still applies.

 

[dmonkey]

@Clancy oto is located in Australia, so if you're talking about "true back country travel" that would be hundreds of miles between fuel stops Much different than in the USA where folks have managed to even ride electric motorcycles cross country thanks to services being more available to plan for if you put in that effort.

I agree that for many it's more likely to be a preference to carry fuel rather than a necessity. My Honda Trail doesn't dump out fuel when tipped over like my pre-evap canister carbureted bikes do, so less concern for that issue on trails. I had a 2L fuel bottle on my CT for a while and used it to not have to spend time detouring into small mountain towns for fuel in the Rockies. I would hope anyone doing a BDR may have done more planning than I do when I aimlessly ride off into the mountains for a 3 day weekend of camping lol. Sometimes the adventure is the lack of planning, just don't call yourself Alexander Supertramp. The 2L bottle was worth it to me for that at the time, and I think it looked kind of cool though not as cool as the old metal CT aux fuel bottles. On my USA coast-to-coast trip I packed the MSR 30oz bottle empty and only filled it in Utah where refuelling opportunities were more sparse. Didn't end up needing it on that trip but it provided peace of mind. Never know when a gas stop might be out of service, it's certainly more convenient to have a bottle than have to figure out your alternatives. I've shared spare fuel with other people in the past when they've run out, often a matter of them knowing their Sportster or Shadow can do at least 100 miles to the tank... only to find out that isn't true loaded up and against a headwind in Wyoming! I'm fairly happy with my current setup, the fuel bottle is there when I want to have it and easily removed when I don't.

 

[Clancy oto]

Your bottle looks like a snug fit in the tube, but does it move up and down? Judging by rub marks on just about everything that gets stored on my CT, it shakes stuff around a lot. That's something I'd be cautious of. Could add some foam padding inside the tube's cap so the bottle can't bounce up and down inside the tube if that's an issue.

I keep a rag for oil checks etc in the lid. Perfectly snug.


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[Clancy oto]

Well prove me wrong!

Based on how most here show theirs in use it's safe to say they are used to 1) commute, 2) toot around the immediate area during free time (my use although not how I initially imagined it would be used), 3) regional weekend exploration or 4) AG/rural property scoots. There are the select few who actually travel on them, most of which are well documented on forums or on Youtube but they are the exception, not the rule and planning your fuel stops still applies.

Hey Tex.

I don’t really care if it’s an eye sore. I have a bladder for emergency fuel. If you”d read the topic header this is for ‘extra’ fuel. There is a difference.

Happy to prove you wrong, as requested.
My last camping trip had a stretch of over 600km without fuel (or people for that matter). Just over 400 miles. As I said, I carry 5L of extra fuel on the centre rack and a few 1L bottles. One of which now sits out of the way on my crash bar. It’s the first to be used.

I don’t really care what my CT looks like to a point. Don’t really care if she pleases your eyes either. I care I have enough fuel to get lost and dirty and home again.

In Australia, where there are only a handful of CT125s and freight is wildly expensive, one must be a little creative with storage and fuelling when you want to spend a while in the bush on your own and not pay crazy amounts for specific mounting brackets.

This ‘silly contraption’ doesn’t ‘hang’ off the side. It’s within the crash bar. Its is not disturbed when laying on the side

The post was intended for those who may find it useful. If that’s not you, that’s ok mate. Put ya fuel where want it. Shoot me a pic of your set up on the CT for when you are 400 miles of trail between fuel stops. Or other humans. I’d be genuinely interested.

But thanks for your advice about planning my fuel stops. I do. And carry fuel accordingly. Hence the post.

Clancy OTO


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