Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 3:10:37 GMT -5
I been looking for something to hold extra fuel in and came across an aluminum (i think) PRIMUS and MSR fuel bottles, but from what I see, they are not actually intended for gasoline, but seem like a right size and fit, and have also seen reviews on amazon, that some guys use it for their motorcycles.
What are the dangers of carrying extra gas in these while on a bike? When I think about it, I'm naturally apprehensive about riding with gas in any type of container while on a bike. I mean you can ask yourself is it worth it if your stranded somewhere unexpectedly pushing your bike and would say yes, but if your is on fire and your running around screaming, and doing a stop, drop, and roll, you'd wish you didn't or be too dead to debate it, but what are the chances of something like that happening, and what sort of events could cause carrying gas become life threatening? It's understandable you wouldn't want it in your under seat compartment, but maybe in the trunk in the back. Just interested to know what types of potential scenarios could happen that would cause some serious damage. (I don't watch or read a lot of news)
Some recommended plastic gas cans rather than metal or other materials, as I read a debate on how materials like metal against plastic can cause static electricity, and there are laws about carrying gas in a metal cans particularly on truck beds. I'm not so smart when it comes to things like this, but I would also think that while plastic can combust, it would most likely melt sooner and spill out the gas and seems as if it's a safer choice over aluminum or metal. Would be interested to hear thoughts from others.
What are the dangers of carrying extra gas in these while on a bike? When I think about it, I'm naturally apprehensive about riding with gas in any type of container while on a bike. I mean you can ask yourself is it worth it if your stranded somewhere unexpectedly pushing your bike and would say yes, but if your is on fire and your running around screaming, and doing a stop, drop, and roll, you'd wish you didn't or be too dead to debate it, but what are the chances of something like that happening, and what sort of events could cause carrying gas become life threatening? It's understandable you wouldn't want it in your under seat compartment, but maybe in the trunk in the back. Just interested to know what types of potential scenarios could happen that would cause some serious damage. (I don't watch or read a lot of news)
Some recommended plastic gas cans rather than metal or other materials, as I read a debate on how materials like metal against plastic can cause static electricity, and there are laws about carrying gas in a metal cans particularly on truck beds. I'm not so smart when it comes to things like this, but I would also think that while plastic can combust, it would most likely melt sooner and spill out the gas and seems as if it's a safer choice over aluminum or metal. Would be interested to hear thoughts from others.
