Will this fit in our F6B's saddlebag as intended?

[willtill]

Been tempted to buy one of these... but I am concerned about the actual height of it. From all of my measuring thus far; seems that it may barely fit at all

http://i63.tinypic.com/hx0uwy.jpg

[shooter]

That's the one specifically made for the Harley with the slant in the back of the bags.

[53driver]

Get some spare cardboard and mock it up. 6x7x10.25 and see what it does.

[GaTeach]

I dismantled a vacuum cleaner the other day and fit it in my bags. Just sayin

[willtill]

I dismantled a vacuum cleaner the other day and fit it in my bags. Just sayin

Can't really take a plastic fuel can apart... but thanks for thinking outside of the envelope here... :icon_mrgreen:

It's not for much for me... but sometimes (infrequently in the past) I have come across a fellow motorcyclist out of gas.

Of course it's insurance for me as well.


Get some spare cardboard and mock it up. 6x7x10.25 and see what it does.

I could mock it up but the clearance is already so tight from my measurements (for the height) that I don't think it will really give me a definite answer.


That's the one specifically made for the Harley with the slant in the back of the bags.

Well, our sponsor's website says it's for a Goldwing.... so was hoping that someone has already tried (and succeeded) with this in the rear of their F6B's saddlebags.

I hate sending stuff back :icon_frown:

[53driver]

Give Wingstuff a call and see if they can waddle out to a bike, insert the can, and take a picture of it.

[willtill]

Give Wingstuff a call and see if they can waddle out to a bike, insert the can, and take a picture of it.

I think I will do that. Tomorrow.

Is Wingstuff fat? :icon_mrgreen:

[53driver]

I think I will do that. Tomorrow.

Is Wingstuff fat? :icon_mrgreen:

HR PufnStuff wasn't small.....

[xgringo]

I have one and it fits in the left bag almost the way it is supposed to but not in the right bag. I never took it on a trip as I just had reservations about it. Besides, on a trip I always look for gas at half full. Two reasons for this, firstly it avoids running out of gas and secondly if you get a tank of bad gas it's only half a tank of bad gas.

[willtill]

I have one and it fits in the left bag almost the way it is supposed to but not in the right bag. I never took it on a trip as I just had reservations about it. Besides, on a trip I always look for gas at half full. Two reasons for this, firstly it avoids running out of gas and secondly if you get a tank of bad gas it's only half a tank of bad gas.

Thanks for that. :yes: I never measured my left bag.... only the right bag. :icon_frown:

[53driver]

Thanks for that. :yes: I never measured my left bag.... only the right bag. :icon_frown:

I think my left one is slightly lower than my right one.....:yikes:

[Felloverboard]

Why would I want something explosive at the rear end of the bike...... just sayin. Quite a few accidents are people hitting someone in the back.

[Vondawg]

I think he stated why he wanted it....not if you wanted one. This is the place to get the answer he was seeking.

[Dave Ritsema]

I carry a gas can on my bike, but it is empty. Just can't see having a gallon of gas sloshing around back there in an unvented space. But I do like the idea of having a can in case someone runs out of gas. I use this one. It is a single use, cardboard with a plastic spout. Kind of reminds me a bit of a milk carton. about an inch thick and maybe 14 inches long.
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[willtill]

Why would I want something explosive at the rear end of the bike...... just sayin. Quite a few accidents are people hitting someone in the back.

If I get rear ended that hard; I think that one gallon gas jug back there would be the least of my worries... and doubtful it'll detonate/explode like munitions would.


I carry a gas can on my bike, but it is empty. Just can't see having a gallon of gas sloshing around back there in an unvented space. But I do like the idea of having a can in case someone runs out of gas. I use this one. It is a single use, cardboard with a plastic spout. Kind of reminds me a bit of a milk carton. about an inch thick and maybe 14 inches long.
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I have NEVER seen a disposable gas can/carton/jug such as that before... that is pretty :icon_cool:

[Dave Ritsema]

If I get rear ended that hard; I think that one gallon gas jug back there would be the least of my worries... and doubtful it'll detonate/explode like munitions would.



I have NEVER seen a disposable gas can/carton/jug such as that before... that is pretty :icon_cool:

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[jaygollner]

Why mess with gas cans at all, I keep this in my saddle bag, One siphon and a empty oil quart. If a bike runs out of gas you can always get a little from the next bike. A quart ought to be good for almost ten miles.



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[Dave Ritsema]

Why mess with gas cans at all, I keep this in my saddle bag, One siphon and a empty oil quart. If a bike runs out of gas you can always get a little from the next bike. A quart ought to be good for almost ten miles.



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Great idea!

[Brasco]

Another option I've used for years is to get a simple camping fuel cylinder from an outdoors store. No issues dealing with bulky containers and odd shapes. Then just carry a few disposable fast funnels to avoid spillage and you're good to go.
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[willtill]

Why mess with gas cans at all, I keep this in my saddle bag, One siphon and a empty oil quart. If a bike runs out of gas you can always get a little from the next bike. A quart ought to be good for almost ten miles.




Another option I've used for years is to get a simple camping fuel cylinder from an outdoors store. No issues dealing with bulky containers and odd shapes. Then just carry a few disposable fast funnels to avoid spillage and you're good to go.


Both good, alternative options as well :yes:

Call me weird... but I am just fixated on that unorthodox shape of the Reda Gas can and how it's "supposed" to fit into the unusually proportioned rear area of the F6B's saddlebag. I guess it's sort of the "minimalist" coming out of me... I want to use ALL of that abstract rear area of the saddlebag :shock:

[zeus661]

Yes they do fit. I have two but have not used them with the B

[Audiochris90]

You guys use gasoline in the bike? Mine uses rocket fuel.:stirthepot:

[Wing'n it]

You guys use gasoline in the bike? Mine uses rocket fuel.:stirthepot:

Wow that's even harder to come by than gas,... I guess? Around me there is a gas station on every corner but out west maybe not so much.