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rkubik
two thoughts here
My bike has a small tank to (8 L main, 4 L reserve), so I understand your issue.
That said, the only only bike I ever ran out of gas and had to push had a huge gas tank (KLR650, 23 liters total). So big tankage is not the only answer - in my case, a "loose nut on the throttle" also figured in the issue.
For another way around the hassle of fueling a bike with short legs, what I like now are those little keyfob doodads you get from the gas companies - wave it at the pump, gas up and go without ever getting off the bike, removing gloves etc. Really makes it painless.
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TheRedlineMan
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Originally posted by crag antler View PostWell, I didn't say they were pretty-D
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BentRod
that is a mighty pretty jerry can.
although it does have the advantage of being much more puncture resistant.
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Clone
True they are pretty, but, a round tank is a little counterproductive, makes it hard to pack gear around. I really like the square tank idea, I may have to work on that a little.
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If you use a luggage rack, I would recommend going with one of the Sampson models. You could have one fabricated to go into the space the tail section & rear fender occupy. It would probably hold 2-3 gallons, and depending on which model GS you have, may not look that bad.JP
1982 GS1100EZ (awaiting resurrection)
1992 Concours
2001 GS500 (Dad's old bike)
2007 FJR
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