How do you pack extra fuel?
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How do you pack extra fuel?
My last bike was a KX500 with a massive desert tank. I've looked into the Clarke desert tank for the KDX but it doesn't seem a large enough increase to justify the price. How do you guys pack extra fuel for the long rides? Most trips I don't need extra fuel, but every once in a while I will.
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
Couple of 30oz MSR backpacking fuel cans in a backpack.
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
1990 KDX200 FMF Fatty, Answer VFC silencer, VForce 3 Cage, Wiseco Piston, KX125-J series KYB USD fork conversion, Race tech goldvalves, J series front brake assembly, air-box snorkel removed, Acerbis Headlight, KX450F Front fender, Pro Taper RM bend bars, ASV front Brake lever, MSR Clutch perch and lever, RB Head mod, 36mm PWK carb, Trail Tech Kickstand.
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
Wow. Those are awesome. I didn't know those existed. I've filled up old anti-freeze cans and strapped them to my front number plate before but I can't do that on the KDX because of the headlight. I may be able to find a way to slip those behind the headlight. Cool.
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
You could get an oversized fender bag and put them in there with a couple caribeaners you may be able to clip them to the handlebars then wedge them behind the headlight and the gas wont eat through these like plastic bottles!
1990 KDX200 FMF Fatty, Answer VFC silencer, VForce 3 Cage, Wiseco Piston, KX125-J series KYB USD fork conversion, Race tech goldvalves, J series front brake assembly, air-box snorkel removed, Acerbis Headlight, KX450F Front fender, Pro Taper RM bend bars, ASV front Brake lever, MSR Clutch perch and lever, RB Head mod, 36mm PWK carb, Trail Tech Kickstand.
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
I have a knock off KLX look-a-like headlight. It has a little more room behind the headlight than the stock headlight. I'm wondering if I could modify a couple of cup holders or make a bracket that mount to the triple clamp.
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
I had a 5l fuel can hooked up to a custom rack on the rear fender, but it made technical riding way too hard, so I now just use two 1.5l coke bottles strapped in another rack. Probably wouldn't be legal in the states though, lol. Those MSR bottles are good. Quite sturdy too.
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How do you pack extra fuel?
The next best thing is a Lectron carb. Last race was two 45 min GP style races. I checked to see how much fuel was left after a race. This time after both motos I had a 1 gallon.
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How do you pack extra fuel?
Acerbis make a fuel cell that mounts to the handlebar ( cross bar ) they also make one that mounts to the rear fender too .
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Re: How do you pack extra fuel?
Wolfman enduro saddlebags and two primus 1.5l fuel bottles.
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How do you pack extra fuel?
I have used a can of trufuel before. You can use the gas that's in it or refill with your own.
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