Good deed of the year complete :-)
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dapearson said:
Just bought a 1.5 litre aluminium fuel bottle of Amazon. Bit of research needed as some don't appear to tolerate petrol - plastic caps and seals degrade and cause leaks.
These looks good though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XYUOY0
Going to fit a braket inside the left pannier (the one that's NOT above the exhaust!) to keep it secure and upright.
I feel a warm glow inside already...
That's excellent - just what I need for my summer jaunt to Spain.... These looks good though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XYUOY0
Going to fit a braket inside the left pannier (the one that's NOT above the exhaust!) to keep it secure and upright.
I feel a warm glow inside already...
dapearson said:
Just bought a 1.5 litre aluminium fuel bottle of Amazon. Bit of research needed as some don't appear to tolerate petrol - plastic caps and seals degrade and cause leaks.
These looks good though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XYUOY0
Going to fit a braket inside the left pannier (the one that's NOT above the exhaust!) to keep it secure and upright.
I feel a warm glow inside already...
Petrol expands alot with heat. Be careful you dont go up in a puff of smoke.These looks good though: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XYUOY0
Going to fit a braket inside the left pannier (the one that's NOT above the exhaust!) to keep it secure and upright.
I feel a warm glow inside already...
Benbay001 said:
Petrol expands alot with heat. Be careful you dont go up in a puff of smoke.
The bottle apparently has a fill limit which is about 10% less than the 1.5l capacity.It will be stored in the pannier that's the furthest away from any heat source.
The spec for those bottles does state that it's suitable for all fuels, including petrol. Do your own research though. I don't want to be responsible for someone suffering an accident!!
dapearson said:
The bottle apparently has a fill limit which is about 10% less than the 1.5l capacity.
It will be stored in the pannier that's the furthest away from any heat source.
The spec for those bottles does state that it's suitable for all fuels, including petrol. Do your own research though. I don't want to be responsible for someone suffering an accident!!
I did several thousand miles in 40 degree plus heat a few years back whilst carrying a 5 litre plastic jerry can in a leather panier.It will be stored in the pannier that's the furthest away from any heat source.
The spec for those bottles does state that it's suitable for all fuels, including petrol. Do your own research though. I don't want to be responsible for someone suffering an accident!!
I'm sure this will be safer!
dapearson said:
Been thinking about keeping a litre of petrol in one of those camping fuel bottles in one of the panniers, just in case i come across someone that's run out. Should get them to the nearest garage.
That vid of weem helping the lad with the scooter did make me think too...
I was thinking the same. I think I'll sort something shortly.That vid of weem helping the lad with the scooter did make me think too...
On my way from Harrogate to Castleford to pick up a set of wheels for my brothers bike. Pass a couple of motorcyles on the other side of the road half-torn to bits with 3 guys stood around. Remember how much s
t my old mini used to give me, so doubled back and asked if they needed a hand. Turns out the battery was flat and they needed a jump, I didnt have any cables so they thanked me and off I went again.
Got half a mile down the road, called myself a for not having a set on me, pulled into a garage and bought some. Back up the road to them, stopped and charged their battery for 20 mins as we talked st about bikes etc. Nice group of lads, invited me out for a ride once I pass my test.
Now I need to go push over an old lady to balance out my karma
t my old mini used to give me, so doubled back and asked if they needed a hand. Turns out the battery was flat and they needed a jump, I didnt have any cables so they thanked me and off I went again. Got half a mile down the road, called myself a
for not having a set on me, pulled into a garage and bought some. Back up the road to them, stopped and charged their battery for 20 mins as we talked st about bikes etc. Nice group of lads, invited me out for a ride once I pass my test.Now I need to go push over an old lady to balance out my karma
Edited by Rotary Madness on Sunday 19th May 21:46
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