Premix gas can

Got questions? We got answers....
Post Reply
jack10525
Member
Posts: 31
Joined: 04:47 am Jun 29 2005
Country:
Location: Homestead FL (South of Miami)
Contact:

Premix gas can

Post by jack10525 »

I was surfing the net one day and saw a gas can that had a section for measuring oil and then you add the gas. Now I can't find it. Anybody seen these? :partyman:
User avatar
Indawoods
Creator and Founder
Creator and Founder
Posts: 9951
Joined: 09:59 am Jun 12 2003
Country:
Location: Midwest

Post by Indawoods »

Never seen one.... :cry:
*** Administrator //***
****'95 KDX 200/****

"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
John Cena
Member
Posts: 74
Joined: 12:39 am Mar 09 2005
Country:

Post by John Cena »

I've seen some. The ones I've seen had a little section for the oil at the back. :partyman:
User avatar
KDXer
Supporting Member
Posts: 2845
Joined: 12:11 pm Nov 12 2004
Country:
Location: Sydney, Downunder

Post by KDXer »

Image

"I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car."
User avatar
skipro3
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 4329
Joined: 11:58 pm Nov 04 2004
Country:
Location: BANNED FOR LIFE!!
Contact:

Post by skipro3 »

Perfect size for guys who don't need a full 5 gallons of mixed gas. I could use a can like that for enduros. I usually need less than 2 gallons by gas stop.
I hope to find it cheaper than that though. Maybe the local ACE hardware store. If I find it anywhere, I'll post back.
Jerry

I'd rather be a smartass like carvr, than a dumbass like.... well, you fill in the blank!
User avatar
KDXer
Supporting Member
Posts: 2845
Joined: 12:11 pm Nov 12 2004
Country:
Location: Sydney, Downunder

Post by KDXer »

If you buy 2 you will get free shipping. :grin:
Image

"I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car."
User avatar
canyncarvr
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 6943
Joined: 01:07 pm Nov 05 2004
Country: US
Location: The Mythical State of Jefferson

Post by canyncarvr »

'Leak proof seal'?

How much will it resemble a beach ball when the sun gets to it?

How much will that throw off the lines on 'd-tank for correct ratios?

No vent to use while pouring. Oh yeah...there's the other cap (to lose!!).

Looks like a function-follows-form-thing to me........ :roll:

Oh...wait...no one asked for any opinion..just where to find it (not my opinion...no proctology jokes please...).

....sorry 'bout that. :wink:

Do you have a RatioRite? Get a lid for it...sold separately.
Last edited by canyncarvr on 01:21 pm Jul 25 2005, edited 2 times in total.

Consider the source
Using a perceived level of knowledge to boost my self worth.
Non impediti ratione cogitationis

bike profile: !clicky!
User avatar
KanuckKDX
Member
Posts: 166
Joined: 08:35 pm May 28 2005
Country:
Location: Alberta Canada eh

Post by KanuckKDX »

I'm with CC. My Opti 2 has a good measurment dispenser and mixing is not a problem.

Buy some bling for the bike with the money you won't spend on the can.

Tedd
KanuckKDX
'01 YZ426F son's
'02 XR400 still for sale
'04 KTM 450exc it's all about the e-start
User avatar
skipro3
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 4329
Joined: 11:58 pm Nov 04 2004
Country:
Location: BANNED FOR LIFE!!
Contact:

Post by skipro3 »

I think the can has it's uses: A single devise to measure and despense premix in the field. I'm off to find one for enduro races but since I don't always get my can back, I would like to find a cheaper source than that.

In the old days, I could just use an old antifreeze gallon jug, but these days, the buzzards watching every movement have determined that transporting fuel in non DOT appoved containers is not legal, subjecting the sponsoring club to a lawsuit for moving my gas container to the gas stop.
Jerry

I'd rather be a smartass like carvr, than a dumbass like.... well, you fill in the blank!
User avatar
KDXGarage
KDXRider.net
KDXRider.net
Posts: 14047
Joined: 06:45 am Nov 01 2004
Country: United States of America
Location: AL, USA
Contact:

Post by KDXGarage »

$21.95?!?!!?!? I don't know if the leak-proof / leak resistant gas can laws really jack up the price elsewhere, but I would think that a $5 two gallon can, $1 large syringe from the Tractor Supply Company (or similar veterinary related store) and some cheap tubing would suffice. I would just draw out whatever you need for two gallons of gas, squirt it in the empty gas jug and then go get two gallons of gas.

Besides that, get a 5 gallon can and a 2 gallon can, pour 3 in the bike and 2 in the little jug.
Thank you for participating on kdxrider.net. :bravo:
To post pictures from a device: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24128
User avatar
fuzzy
KDXRider.net
KDXRider.net
Posts: 3437
Joined: 01:29 pm Jun 18 2003
Country:
Location: Fredneck, MD

Post by fuzzy »

I always carry some old 40:1 weadeater oil bottles(filled w/ my 2T oil of choice). Treats one gallon, but I have a bunch. I've 'disposed' of so much 2T fuel over the past few years, I'm only mixing 1-2 gals at a time anymore...In a STEEL can so the leftovers stay somewhat fresh for a while.
'91 KDX 200 Project $300 KDX
'95 KDX 200 Project $600 KDX
'94 WR 250 Always a project
Post Reply