Rotopax question

[sha66y]

The CT125 fuel capacity is 1.4gal and I've found 2 Rotopax cans, 1gal and 1.75gal with only a $6 price difference and 1/2" in depth...

1 Gallon Gasoline Container | RotopaX

Roto-molded gas can, with thicker walls and stronger construction to make it durable.

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1.75 Gallon Gasoline

CapacityEach single pack holds 1.75 gallons (Nearly 2 gallons completley filled) Dimensions14 1/2" x 13 1/4" x 3 1/2" Red Gas container only, mounting kit sold separately, Spout included, Made in the USA Roto-molded gas can that is durable with thicker walls and stronger construction make it...

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Has anyone installed either of these or have any opinions?

I installed a side-mount bracket from Beez Deals (https://beezdeals.com/product/gcraft-multi-side-rack-fit-for-honda-ct125/) and I believe I'll need the pack mount (https://rotopax.com/pack-mount.html). I probably should've just ordered the off-brand one Beez sells when I placed my order, but with shipping costs it's a wash (https://beezdeals.com/product/3l-5l-fuel-tank-petrol-canister-kit/).

 

[Kcboom10]

Post in thread 'Afternoon delight'
https://hondatrail125.com/index.php?threads/afternoon-delight.241/post-2398

check out what I did. Love it. The tank is always on my bike and I treat the tank just like if it were the rank. It’s thick and sturdy and everything stacks right on it.

 

[sha66y]

@Kcboom10 I already have a small rear seat and luggage rack extension on the back and a side mounting bracket ready to receive the Rotopax, just need to confirm what parts I actually need. I like the way you did that though!

 

[Bar None]

I have these which I use on my scooters attached to a milk crate. Think it will not work laying flat like the Rotopax, might leak?

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[AZ7000']

Honest question about the rotopax, we just had the overland expo here in flagstaff and saw dozens and dozens of these mounted in the sun on various rigs. I guess I wonder where you are riding more then 150 miles without seeing a gas station and like the sand boards, it’s fuel in plastic under uv rays really good to put in your bike after a few months??
If it’s for looks I get it, I bought racks for mine for no purpose and I have sand boards in the motor home on the inside…
My 75 has the metal extra can but the range is way lower and I keep it empty.
Our Baja bikes have a 130 mile range and we use Gatorade bottles if we need to go further.

 

[Bar None]

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[Kcboom10]

Never has leaked laying down. I have been on multiple day camping trips and was very glad to have fuel with me.

 

[r80rt]

Mine is empty most of the time, but when I go out for a few day of camping I fill it. I've needed to use it twice and I'm always glad it's there.

 

[m in sc]

i'll never ever need one, but i do have 2 primus 1 liter fuel bottles just in case (for the grom since its 2t actually). i figure at 100+ mpg on the trail, I can probably get anywhere i need to as about as remote im ever going to get is the back end of tellico plains w 1 of those 1 liter bottles. i did carry one when we went to the gap area this summer just in case.