I’d like to start carrying extra gas while saddle bagging in Canada. Never have before. My bag used all the space on the tunnel. So I need a flat tank to go under bag or small container or two to inside bag. Any thoughts on these locations or any other places like running boards.
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What sled? I have a setup with the stackable that worked extremely well last year for an i
My brother bought a 4 litre triangular gas can for the trip but we never used it. It was heavy duty. I can find out what brand.
The idea was to put it in the saddlebags on the running boards, but it seemed really heavy in that area for that small an amount.
My brother bought a 4 litre triangular gas can for the trip but we never used it. It was heavy duty. I can find out what brand.
The idea was to put it in the saddlebags on the running boards, but it seemed really heavy in that area for that small an amount.
+1 Stackable Linq fuel tank.. easier to move what's in your bag.
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It really depends on how much fuel you think you need. Are you just trying to eek out a few clicks until the gas station or are you planning to bridge some serious km's. I have used the 4 L rotopax, 11 L linq and the 14 L linq. All work well depending on what you are trying to achieve.
The ling system, especially the stackable is pretty brilliant. Their 14 L stackable can hold 18 L when you ram it full. That extends your range pretty significantly.
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The ling system, especially the stackable is pretty brilliant. Their 14 L stackable can hold 18 L when you ram it full. That extends your range pretty significantly.
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I never normally carried gas until a trip we took this year and good thing I did. We had a few guys run out like 5 miles from the station a few times. It’s cheap security.
I run the stackable linq caddy. I don’t normally run a bag on top of it, but like that it has that option. I went with the linq 31l combo bag, and man do I really like that thing. It’s easy to get on and off and is secure when on the sled. Ran It on a 6 day backpack trip and it had plenty of room. I would think you can get at least 10 days with a renegade and Linq combo bag on the seat, gas tank behind the seat and then the SR-21 bag behind the gas tank. I would not be surprised if I could not go 14 days on that setup. If you need more space, stack something on the gas tank.
I run the stackable linq caddy. I don’t normally run a bag on top of it, but like that it has that option. I went with the linq 31l combo bag, and man do I really like that thing. It’s easy to get on and off and is secure when on the sled. Ran It on a 6 day backpack trip and it had plenty of room. I would think you can get at least 10 days with a renegade and Linq combo bag on the seat, gas tank behind the seat and then the SR-21 bag behind the gas tank. I would not be surprised if I could not go 14 days on that setup. If you need more space, stack something on the gas tank.
Stackable LINQ caddy for the win. It's a great solution.
Personally I hate carrying around that extra 30lbs for hundreds and hundreds of miles. Now that I have 2 LINQ connection locations I'm going to repurpose my old black 4L LINQ oil caddy for gas. Only 7 lbs full. It'll work perfectly for those situations when you come up just short. 4L should get you and possibly the group to the next station.
Personally I hate carrying around that extra 30lbs for hundreds and hundreds of miles. Now that I have 2 LINQ connection locations I'm going to repurpose my old black 4L LINQ oil caddy for gas. Only 7 lbs full. It'll work perfectly for those situations when you come up just short. 4L should get you and possibly the group to the next station.
Canadian riders I understand but there is absolutely zero reason we need to carry gas riding wisconsin and minnesota
There are maybe 2 spots in northern Ontario that gas is a challenge. From 2000 to 2017 I rode/toured in northern Ontario on 600 2S sleds & never ran out of gas, nor carried extra.
I dont know why all of a sudden there is this thought that you NEED to carry extra gas when riding on this side of the border. Like I said in the Canadian travel thread, while gas stations aren't on every corner up north, a touring rider would have to have a sled that got very poor mileage to worry in most areas.
Now if you're playing off trail between Point A & Point B, all bets are off.
I dont know why all of a sudden there is this thought that you NEED to carry extra gas when riding on this side of the border. Like I said in the Canadian travel thread, while gas stations aren't on every corner up north, a touring rider would have to have a sled that got very poor mileage to worry in most areas.
Now if you're playing off trail between Point A & Point B, all bets are off.
My sled ( 1200 ) gets between 6 and 7 kms per litre or about 16L/100. It's good to know what your sled gets for "mileage" when considering what size fuel caddy to use. Carrying an extra 4 or 7 litres isn't going to get you very far, but might be enough in some situations and certainly won't be enough to share with other riders. For the purpose of safety I say go as big as possible with spare fuel tanks. The stackable fuel caddy is 15 litres and 30 lbs. full. The weight is a non issue when doing a tour, as you don't ride like Johnny Rocket on these types of trips. Good trip planning helps also. Know what your distance is going to be for the day and expected fuel stops for the day. Even with trip planning, there is no guarantee that the expected fuel stop will have gas or even be open for business these days.
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I have never had the need to carry gas. I have been riding sleds for 40 years. Even when sleds could make it 80-100 miles back in the 90's, I still never carried gas or had a place to carry gas. So why start now? Why carry the extra weight. If you know you cant make your next destination, then don't go that way. I always fill up at next gas station regardless of how much I have in the tank. When doing trips, you just map it out and call to make sure the gas stations are opened. Unless you are not on a Groomed trail system, would be the only time I would do it.
Even if you’re in a location with gas stations, I think it’s foolish to not carry at least a gallon of gas. Given the number of gas stations along my routes, I’d theoretically never need to carry any. But there have been numerous occasions where the station is closed, or out of gas, or the trial leading to that station is suddenly closed. It’s kind of like having a fire extinguisher in my kitchen. I’m hoping to never use it! But if there’s an emergency, I’ll be glad that I have it.
If you have an extra spot this is what I'm going with on long hauls.
Mine is black b cause it's the oil version.
I Have both the small and larger stackable can. From doo. And I hate the extra weight. Any chance I can I will dump the can into the tank to make sled ride better . Really I only bought them during the start of covid due to warnings they were giving out heavily recommending carrying gas for staying away during covid. Then they said places were really hurting financially so we stopped using them. Most places in Ontario you are OK.
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fuel bladder. they come with a built in spout and roll em up and stow then when done. 1,2,3, or 5 gallon.
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Giant Loop Fuel-Safe Bags
Compatible with most petroleum fuels, these rollable bags are meant for short-term storage/transport.
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I personally never have carried gas in WI or the UP. However I get gas pretty much whenever available. If we stop for lunch and we have under 3/4 tank we will still top off or if riding in an unfamiliar area anytime I see a station/pump I fill up anytime below 3/4 tank just for piece of mind. To be fair especially in NWI there are gas stations everywhere so never really need to worry about a single station being out. In the UP distances can be a little longer and they do close when attendant is gone so I worry more up there on longer day runs.
However I will definitely get some type of LinQ set up for the Canada trip we are planning because I have never rode in those areas. Even though I will be planning routes based on gas and stops having a few extra gallons would be great as a emergency back up. Also will be filling everything to the max before crossing the boarder. Gas is $$$ up there.
However I will definitely get some type of LinQ set up for the Canada trip we are planning because I have never rode in those areas. Even though I will be planning routes based on gas and stops having a few extra gallons would be great as a emergency back up. Also will be filling everything to the max before crossing the boarder. Gas is $$$ up there.
Just remember, gas is heavy and putting it on the tail end of your machine can cause issues with riding.
One time, I was carrying 5 + 2.5 gallon jugs on my machine and didn't realize that I was getting stuck all the time because of the extra weight. Finally needed to refuel my son and his friends sled and emptied the two jugs into our machines. So much funner without that weight!!
Lesson learned. I know, should have been obvious, but I never really thought about it.
One time, I was carrying 5 + 2.5 gallon jugs on my machine and didn't realize that I was getting stuck all the time because of the extra weight. Finally needed to refuel my son and his friends sled and emptied the two jugs into our machines. So much funner without that weight!!
Lesson learned. I know, should have been obvious, but I never really thought about it.
I carry 3 gallons whenever on trips, I still never pass a gas station without topping up, I rarely have to use it myself, I have given it to others in our group numerous times which has made my day go better. The main reason I have it is for the times we end up riding during and immediately after storms and are burning a lot of fuel.
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