[knutty]

I really wanted to add some additional fuel for an insurance policy when exploring mountain/fire roads so this is what I came up with.

1) 1 gallon Rotopax fuel container
2) You need the mount or locking mount (which I went with) or you could easily fashion your own custom one
3) I started with a SW-Motech SLC Right side mount (which went on sale because there is a new version (doesn't matter at all for this project) Found here and down from $99 to $39.
4) I made a cardboard template and cut/shaped simple 1/8 inch (.125") aluminum like this. 14 bucks vs. the only other mount that I know of for this use for this bike.

4 hours and in for about $150. Rotopax isn't the cheapest gas can but they do mate up nicely. Just a simple but very useful project. Thanks for lookin' Some pics:

 

[knutty]

Not sure why pics aren't posting. Image 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

 

[denizerdem]

I'm thinking about a similar setup with the same sw motech mount. Does it interfere with the passenger?

 

[knutty]

I cannot really answer that for certain but I think it will depend on the passenger and how you fine tune your mount. I think you can easily tweak it if it interferes. I snapped a few more shots for you to check out. Wifey only rides 2 up with me on my GSA- I'll never two up on the DS and since I am 6'2" I am not a really good judge of pillion room. I took off my rear pegs, drilled out the holes a little, and tossed in some stainless D-ring shackles for recovery/tow/strap mount after plastidipping them. I stood one of the rings out to simulate a peg so you can make a better call. Hope it works out!

 

[denizerdem]

Doesn't seem like it's gonna be a problem for the passenger. Thanks alot for the photos.

 

[aldntn]

I'd recommend testing the spout. Mine wouldn't work. Rotopax replaced it with a simpler and much better spout.

 

[knutty]

I did order the flexible spout to use with the can but haven't messed with it yet. good call. I will go check it out.

 

[rider]

This is how i got around the long range fuel set up.

http://www.scramblerforum.com/threads/aussie-style-long-range-tanks.6041/

 

[knutty]

Pretty slick...and 4 gallons to boot...

 

[Stormshadow1371]

I cannot really answer that for certain but I think it will depend on the passenger and how you fine tune your mount. I think you can easily tweak it if it interferes. I snapped a few more shots for you to check out. Wifey only rides 2 up with me on my GSA- I'll never two up on the DS and since I am 6'2" I am not a really good judge of pillion room. I took off my rear pegs, drilled out the holes a little, and tossed in some stainless D-ring shackles for recovery/tow/strap mount after plastidipping them. I stood one of the rings out to simulate a peg so you can make a better call. Hope it works out!

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What size/brand shackle did you use? I want to try the same set up on my Icon.

 

[danketchpel]

I've been using a 1 gal rotopax on my tail rack. It works...... but I don't think it's the best solution at all. I had all the parts to make it happen so that's what I did.
I'm still working on a larger fuel tank option though, that's the proper fix.