Carrying Petrol - Fuel - Gas on a Motorcycle

[@rob16268]

Look on the bottom of any plastic container. You will see a small triangle. Inside the triangle you will see a number. Best compatible with gas and oil is #2. Water bottles are often a 5 or 7 or something like that. If the plastic is not compatible. They will deteriat. Some faster than others. Hope this helps? Great video!

[@cliffspicer6555]

36-liter tank!!! My God man, I could ride to Australia from Canada on that. Great video as usual

[@bigjoe4020]

Just done 17000Km on a 3 month US trip, never planned ahead where the next petrol station is or deliberately avoided area's due to isolation and less petrol stations etc, just thought I wing it (that's the way I roll :) and admittedly once or twice we were sweating it a bit but not once did we run out fuel.... So I am not sure how important this is for normal road riding, maybe more important for off-road which I don't do. I like how you tested scientifically whether the fuel was still good...love it. Cheers Joe

[@wobblysauce]

+Big Joe That said, there are a few more fuel stations then in Aus.

[@magnusconsul]

Thanks for all your help, your practical low cost suggestions have been very good. I have started dong long distance tours on my bike, so your tips are bloody hand. Cheers...mate....:)

[@BikerBits]

+David Magnus My pleasure David and thanks! :-)

[@brianmccann666]

Fun Tip ... SEAFOAM in your Fuel will keep it fresh for 5+ years. Plus it removes ethanol from the fuel that ruins engines. Plus it removes carbon build up inside your engine. Its great.

[@hotpeng]

Thank you for doing this VDO , just the kind of information i have been looking for, for months. Very comprehensive, informative and fun to watch ! A true Ausie's spirit, well done mate!

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

I've used the 2-liter soda (carbonated drink) bottles. They are made from PET type plastic. They have a better screw top than the thin water bottles that you showed on your video. I've also used them to mix 2-cycle oil with gasoline to store for my chain saw and weed-eater (aka "string trimmer"). I drink a lot of soda, so I always have a supply of the 2-liter bottles and I can just throw them away after I use them. I'm currently building an auxiliary gas tank for my Harley for use on long trips. I'm going to be mounting it on the luggage rack and it will be plumbed into the fuel system of the bike, so I will just need to turn a valve to cause it to start feeding. I am making it out of a 5 gallon portable steel air tank, but with a filler hole like you see on the auxiliary fuel tanks that go in the beds of pickups. Ideally, I will run the main tank until it gets about half empty and then turn on the valve on the auxiliary tank. This will allow it to backfill the main tank while also supplying fuel to the engine. Well, at least that is the *idea*... :)

[@BikerBits]

+Grumpy OldMan - Great stuff mate! :-)

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

+Biker Bits Yeah, I'm hoping it will work out good. The additional tank should double my fuel capacity since the stock tank is only 5 gallons. I usually figure that after around 150-175 miles, I should start looking for a gas station, especially if I'm out west in the more remote areas. When it hits 200, I'm probably going to be pushing it. An additional 5 gallons (assuming I can use all of it) would be great. I usually plan for 35 mpg and if I get 40 mpg, that's just a bit extra cushion for safety. :)

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Those gas burners work great on Woks for stir fry or on a cast iron pan to sear a steak. I use mine all the time in the kitchen.

[@bradpeebles9158]

Mate, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They're a laugh but also very professional and enjoyable. I'm doing up a new DR 650 myself and what you've posted has been a big help. Thanks again & keep up the good work!!!

[@Brwmbfoz67]

Mark, loving your videos you mad Aussie Galah......keep em coming mate.

[@namepassword2106]

The stale fuel works fine mixed with fresh fuel. However use something like a Mr. Funnel fuel funnel when pouring the gas, which will remove the water accumulated at the bottom of the fuel container. You don't want that water transferred to your gas tank. I have also used those funnels to pump out and strain stale fuel in automobile gas tanks and have removed over a quart of water from one vehicle. Also can add a dash of octane booster to replace any ethanol loss/octane loss if your fuel has ethanol in it at the pump.

[@brentblackier2884]

Mark I've seen videos of guys refilling those butane cans. I haven't tried it though.

[@FabioPascuaThePilot]

Good point it’s ILLEGAL to carry fuel in bottles/containers NOT designed for it, you should remark that a bit more. I like the bladder option for backpacks.

[@chriskirkpatrick6097]

Hey Mike! I also have 2 Redicans! Mine must be the last ones as I got them from a supplier in Melbourne back in March 2016. Used them extensively on my 2009 Roadking, and going to figure out a way to carry them on my drug runner. Great fun as always watching your videos! Keep’em bloody coming! Cheers

[@kadiocalc]

Awesome that mate. Stumbled across your channel at just the right time. Family and myself left the uk 3 months ago and moved to Queensland. I recently bought a motorbike and was looking at extra fuel options. lookin forward to checking out your other vids. Cheers

[@BikerBits]

+kadiocalc Good Onya mate and thanks! :-)

[@redwine65]

I couldn't find roll up gas blatters like you have, I don't think they allow them in the US. I used a 1 gallon roto-pax set up on the back rack

[@flyingdutchman4you]

Quite bloody!

[@strellix]

Im getting a pocket bike pretty soon. Im gonna be cruising around my neighborhood pretty often and this is gonna come in handy in my backpack!

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Have a rectangular black leather outer sleeve to cover up the fuel can on the cruiser's back rack. Stitch it together from some vegetable tanned leather and dye it black. The leather shop should have studs and conchos to make it look the part. I have the Honda vtx1800 and it it running on fumes at135 miles due to a huge smoothed over (bondo) dent. Its not too difficult and should cost much less than$100 for everything.

[@grubeci]

LIke this idea: I'm going to find black rubber straps, cut them to size, and then bolt them with wing nut take-offf and a spin stop washer?

[@JohnSer33]

How many litres is the rolled up bladder that you showed at 14:40. TIA

[@BikerBits]

12 litres

[@JohnSer33]

@@BikerBits thank you for the reply mate 🤙

[@Colincamper]

I do a lot of extreme off roading on me dirt bike so leaking issues is my main concern

[@Real_MisterSir]

I want to be an Australian in my next life :D

[@MARKINAU8]

Daniel Kemnitz best decision, mate

[@thebunts8144]

Dont need to die first mate. Come on over now..

[@johnussss]

Bloody good here!

[@planetluzzo1971]

I don't think i would want gas in a back pack going 80 on the highway. I hate to run out of fuel but i really don't like burning up in a ball of fire. Just a thought. Love your vids!!! Love my dr650!

[@revhappy999]

At 13:30 you said something about the LQ 12 liters blowing up. I didnt quite understand. Are they safe to use or are they good. I have a new 12 liters never used but i will be using it this year for sure. I hate to carry fuel but i have no choice. Nice video thanks : )

[@BikerBits]

+revhappy999 - thanks mate and the fuel bladders are safe and very good! :-) when I said blow up I meant expand not go bang! :-)

[@bloodyrobchan]

the trangia fuel bottle works well it is designed to take fuels holds about a litre

[@JustTex]

Some interesting stuff with the drinking bottles. I like your experimenting . The fuel bladders seem like a good idea so they fold away when not in use. I remember you using them in the desert, seem very strong. Cheers

[@ernestomercado9602]

Good review of all possible fuel containers but after stupidly running out of fuel twice I put fuel into an ordinary plastic engine oil bottle (quart size US) and carry it on the bike. I do not recommend putting fuel into anything designed not to hold a petroleum agent. Do you heat up your kettle next to bottles of fuel?...bloody hell.

[@planetluzzo1971]

I've been thinking about this for a long time. Thanks for the post. Real life stuff. Good vid. Spokane Washington usa here. Ever close let's ride. 😄

[@musoaus]

Hey , where do you get your air filters for the Intruder 250?

[@stefanattardo]

mate at 7.40 where can i get the same pannier bags, i have the rack im just searching for some pannier bag like this cheers !

[@BikerBits]

+stefanattardo www.cruisercustomizing.com/

[@51newwest]

Reda No Spill cans from eBay or Amazon. Brilliant but pricey, and fit in a hard saddlebag perfectly.

[@vincentgreen4133]

I've watched/listened to about a dozen of your videos. You are may second comment I've ever made. I very much enjoy your unscripted, tell it like it is videos. Also, I've found your subjects informative and enjoyable to watch. Australia is one of a few countries I haven't travelled to...yet, I travel the World and I definitely don't wear a suit. Just wanted to leave a short note to let you know, keepem' going, whatever subject and your approach to convene the topic. Enjoyable for me to watch and listen, and, .....regardless of whatever "bugger" may disapprove to the language....keep that "Bloody" shit REAL.

[@barmybootsveteran1760]

G"Day mate...just so ya know...you cam but adaptors on ebay to allow you to fill one gas bottle to another.. put the kettle away mate

[@TheAndrewjohnston]

anybody see the magpie at 7:04 ?

[@mebeasensei]

Thanks a bloody much.

[@TheNikipa]

In massachusets are they're any regulations on fuel carrying on a motorcycle? I looked it up and i couldn't find anything!? can someone help?

[@p.santos6644]

Bloody good review, thank you for sharing 😂

[@montanawhite5699]

Wouldn’t gas melt the plastic bottle? That’s why fuel lines are made of special rubber right?

[@ctydecks]

Over time. But in most non- Western countries they sell petrol/gas in reused cokor similar bottles of different sizes.

[@joeyparker4306]

Great videos! Think im gonna have to get one of those bladders, rotopax is some pricey stuff. Cheer from small town USA

[@IRONMAN-kb4su]

We have a product here in Canada that is safe for transport called emerg gas i'll try find the maker for ya and send ya a PM .

[@Hapfletcher]

This was a great video man....bloody hell. I have wanted to test fuels in different types of bottles for emergency purposes. But your video pretty much answered all the questions I had in my head...I subscribe

[@Spiritzone1]

Aargh, bloody brilliant mate!

[@jasonfushti7364]

I was interested so went looking for the redi can and you're right, can't find em here in Aus. I did manage to find them on revzilla though. Search for: "Reda 1 Gallon Saddlebag Gas Can" Thanks for making me aware they exist :)

[@BikerBits]

+Jason Fushti - no worries mate!

[@regularguyreviews3048]

We are playing a drinking game, every time he says bloody we take a shot. I’m bloody shit face now!!

[@Jpw-rcjh]

I got 2 minutes in and couldn't watch anymore after the 45th bloody.

[@BikerBits]

+RockChalkPhX LOL... What a Bloody shame mate! :-)

[@rodgerhall7553]

I managed 6 minutes. Do you think I'm a hero?

[@thedutchman8793]

Rodger Hall no but you probably need some bloody therapy now!

[@mikeseidner3085]

I think he bloody he'll. Needs another fuel can mate.

[@retrotellephone]

Reda Innovations 1 Gallon Saddlebag Gas Cans are available at J&P Cycle for $30USD

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

You clip the camera bag over the lashing strap to ensure it wont come off, too. Good Vid, and great ideas, M8 From California

[@streetballplayer100]

Bloody good tips!!!

[@drg111yt]

Nice video mate!

[@lazgyrorider3894]

Great stuff mate......

[@outie555]

thanks buddy, i often wondered this and your video made my day

[@MrCaptainCrazy]

Very bloody good video

[@malva9092]

Borderline gore...but it isn't awkward to see

[@kevinbeck9459]

Jerry cans in the United States are made for water gas cans is what they are called

[@flounder2760]

iv been leaning to rotopax the apple of jerry cans for the locking mechanism... cuz i can clamp that bitch to my sissybar/cargo rack.... and idiot proof the mounting... but i hate paying 60-200 dollars per can depending on which seller on amazon is trying to bugger me.

[@Naked_Distortion]

Its like an episode of play school fkin brilliant Mark you legend

[@Jo-oq8zg]

he said bloody 28 times in one video .. . . . . . . 😅 no body's gonna bloody count 🤗

[@anoopreddyn]

Just out of curiosity, I actually did count... and the magic number is 66! :D

[@79inimma]

I am sorry but I love the part starts from 12:08... :):):)...You gave me some really useful tips though...Thanks a lot!

[@texaslonestarrider]

Well Done My Friend!

[@150eoj2001]

Uluru, Ayers Rock,

[@toddscholefield7736]

Well if I was stuck and needing fuel I’d drink as much water as I could and fill it full of fuel. But really always have a phone, and always make sure you have loads of water and fuel. When ridding bikes don’t ever take a chance.

[@RogerBY]

I watch your videos at 2x speed lol its great ...ride on 0o

[@LegionarHR]

drink everytime he says bloody :D Thank you for the video, it was very helpful :)

[@mikeratkowski3506]

In the United States we pronounce Bloody as Um. Same meaning differs word

[@DerekTJ]

True story: I ran out of petrol once in my car, I walked not far to a petrol station and asked the guy if he had a jerry can - he told me that Jerry was gone to lunch and will be back at 2.

[@timejinx]

This dude has to be high love it lolz

[@connergdaniel]

Here's the link for the saddle bag gas can www.amazon.com/Reda-Portable-Motorcycle-Gas-Can/dp/B003WHBVDI/ref=zg_bs_15707861_10

[@BikerBits]

Thanks mate! :-)

[@connergdaniel]

+Biker Bits no problem

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Check these out, I purchased two for my bike, and mounted them under the rear trunk. I ride a Yamaha V-Star 1100, which has a horribly small fuel tank. I'm lucky to get 250 KLM until I run dry. These added a margin of safety that now I worry less about running out of fuel. Made in Germany, and they are perfect as "emergency reserve" tanks. www.zenoverland.com/portable-fuel-tanks/fuel-friend-15-litre-red.html

[@CallumDean85]

Bloody bloody bloody

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

good video son

[@john21031]

What the bloody blood is blood?

[@rockbiterhd]

Mark more movies bloke

[@_clyro55_29]

Great Video :)

[@BikerBits]

+Dalvador Sali Thanks mate! :-)

[@heathervasey]

What exactly does "bloody" mean for us American viewers??

[@BikerBits]

+Heather R it's a word I use to emphasis things... I use it to much... bad habit :-)

[@heathervasey]

Biker Bits so the American equivalent of using fu©k every other word? No worries mate, having grown up around bikers my whole life and being a grown up now I can take it. Use it. ☺️

[@josegarcia525]

Heather R far less offensive than "fu@$ing"

[@daveharriman2756]

Hope you got a fire extinguisher in there mate, that stuff should be treated with respect ...stay safe buddy!

[@zackedwards7803]

Spits on bloody hell of a bike at 2:10.bloddy hell man bloody freaking hell!!

[@paigelee2629]

Anyone else listening or just laughing at the bloody this and that haha

[@IRISH4486]

Cut my hand. Bloody hell. It’s a bloody mess. How am I getting to the bloody hospital.

[@leighsemmens2564]

Thank you, I'm looking at a big lap, and this gives me some more info to work on. One question, though, why would you ride a postie bike when you have a Boully???? To those who don't like Blood(y), you might as well be dead, because that's what gives you life.:D

[@BikerBits]

Because they are fun Little bikes! :-)

[@julianrivera20]

This guy is funny 😄 good bloody 🩸video 😂

[@xXTheOnlyDompsXx]

dudes name is nay? and nay rides on his bike...like a parnter kinda deal?

[@BikerBits]

Nay is a women! :-)

[@stefanattardo]

bloody :)

[@BikerBits]

+stefanattardo Yeah it's certainly a habit :-)

[@stefanattardo]

+Biker Bits bloody legend

[@jaimeabrildevivero1816]

it would be amazing if you just got straight to the point......jeeeeesus!!!

[@MrPopicock]

bloody hell i missed some vids while i was away awesome stuff as always dont think max needs more but

[@WcWGoldbergWcW]

I'm English and say Bloody just as much 😂

[@user-gs5bd7fj3b]

Good video, interesting content but this 21 minute video would only 10 minutes long if he didn't say "bloody" so bloody much ;-}

[@bellazuniga993]

Bloody

[@badjuju6563]

Use a Goon bag

[@hutte59]

A bloody kettle next to the bloody gas ⛽️

[@ronanrogers4127]

Some people simply um and ah...some people use other bloody words.

[@goranseso502]

F im in the midle of nothing with FOOD and walter AND no gasoline IM GOING TO GIVE A RINNG TO SOMEBODY AND .... YAH.

[@thisisme7587]

Camelback

[@bazzamow7031]

Really like the vids, but, really dislike the swearing

[@HJH413]

Bloody too many bloodys m8

[@online12plus]

bloody

[@chrisheggie952]

I only managed two and a half minutes... perhaps a script instead of ad-libbing so much.

[@jakkak18]

just show how to carry petrol............why on earth this video is 21 mins long

[@BikerBits]

+Jak Kak - oops... Sorry mate! :-)

[@nuroxelegor2641]

B L O O D Y

[@josephrodriguez3938]

Video way too long for me. Shorter is better.

[@MrPopicock]

when we went coen was closed and we thougth it would be open lucky i had my blader with 5 litrers in it