Mounted Gas Cans

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I was browsing in another forum and ran into an interesting thread. What all can be used as a gas can on the bikes. I was kinda surprised at what they came up with. They are using these things: wine bottles, metal water bottles and even a army surplus water canteen! It seems like if something can hold a liquid it was usable.

So here you are motoring along and a young cocky cop pulls you over. So you pull out your copy of the state law pertaining to bikes. He doesn't like being shown he is wrong so he starts nit picking. "Is that an alcoholic beverage in the bottle?" And you reply no officer it's gasoline. He has you now. Transporting gasoline in an unapproved container.

This may all be pretty far out there, I know that. But why would we give them a reason to nail us if they want to?

Terry
 
I agree. There seems to be quite a few renegades on this forum that knowing break the laws about motorized bikes. Not me. Weather I agree with, or don't like the laws, I do abide by them so I have no problems. As far a gasoline containers go, just buy a 1 gallon container from Wally World or where ever, strap it on your bike somehow and don't worry about it.
 
I was browsing in another forum and ran into an interesting thread. What all can be used as a gas can on the bikes. I was kinda surprised at what they came up with. They are using these things: wine bottles, metal water bottles and even a army surplus water canteen! It seems like if something can hold a liquid it was usable.

So here you are motoring along and a young cocky cop pulls you over. So you pull out your copy of the state law pertaining to bikes. He doesn't like being shown he is wrong so he starts nit picking. "Is that an alcoholic beverage in the bottle?" And you reply no officer it's gasoline. He has you now. Transporting gasoline in an unapproved container.

This may all be pretty far out there, I know that. But why would we give them a reason to nail us if they want to?

Terry

Before we jump to the conclusion that the container has to be made for the purpose of using as a tank, we might want to research the laws in our own states. Here, if I remember correctly, any container is OK as long as it is upgraded to use as a tank. (gas cap vented or pressure relief, cut off valve....etc) But for transporting fuel only containers that are bought for the transportation of fuel may be used. Gasoline in the red ones, Diesel in the Yellow, and Kerosene in the Blue.
Basically a fuel tank on a vehicle can be anything as long as it can stand up to the standards of the individual states.
 
wow...

I use a one gallon tank. It gives me 120 mile range. I carry a small spare bottle of oil. In an emergency I can fill the tank and mix it by shaking.

before I had the tank I would carry aluminum water bottles on my rack. My wife expressed concern about an explosion if I got rear-ended. I think that would be the least of my worries ;)
 
These guys were talking about a gas can not a gas tank. What is legal to use as a gas can is regulated by federal law.

Terry
 
I was simply giving my solution to the problem. Rather than carry illegal gas cans, I went to a bigger tank. 60 miles was not enough range for some of my rides. 120 is much better. I understand you concern with illegal gas cans. Good luck to you on your rides.
 
Carrying Gas?

Gas cans or a larger gas tank?

It's your choice. I chose a larger 4-liter Happy Time fuel tank, just like Hawaii Ed.:giggle:
 
This is a small part of the Federal law for gas tanks.

Construction of liquid fuel tanks—

Joints. Joints of a fuel tank body must be closed by arc-, gas-, seam-, or spot-welding, by brazing, by silver soldering, or by techniques which provide heat resistance and mechanical securement at least equal to those specifically named. Joints must not be closed solely by crimping or by soldering with a lead-based or other soft solder.

Fittings. The fuel tank body must have flanges or spuds suitable for the installation of all fittings.

Threads. The threads of all fittings must be Dryseal American Standard Taper Pipe Thread or Dryseal SAE Short Taper Pipe Thread, specified in Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J476, as contained in the 1971 edition of the “SAE Handbook”, except that straight (non-tapered) threads may be used on fittings having integral flanges and using gaskets for sealing. At least four full threads must be in engagement in each fitting.
 
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