Modern Vespa

Hello, anybody knows if this will fit on a vespa front rack?

http://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-Fuel-Pack-Junior-Mount/dp/B003UZ05CA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372778761&sr=8-2&keywords=flat+motorcycle+gas+tank

Thank you.

People mount the Rotopax on their front rack so I don't see why not. You may need a back plate but you should be able to find something at the hardware store that will work or use a piece of wood.

Awesome, thanks!

...or you could just bungee it on the rack.

Should work.

Click here: Front Rack on Highway question?

Yep.




Kolpin 1.5 gal gas can review here:

Gas cans

I would paint it, or make a "cozy' for it.

Yes, the red is quite stark.

Laws in most US States use variations of this language in regulations regarding portable gasoline containers:
"To be approved, a container must be predominantly red in color and ...The container also must bear a warning label about the dangers... The container must not be covered or hidden... "

OP is in Peru - may be a little different though duly noted for US users... Got a link for that?

Arky,

For Texas, somewhere around page 8500 of this: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/implementation/air/ms/pfc/72%20FR%208432.pdf
is just one reference...

You can also mount it under the rear rack with a bit of work.

OK, seems like that is more concerned with emissions - couldn't find anything specific on the covering (or shading) of gas cans. Red container - no problem. Danger sticker - no problem because that is molded into decent plastic gas cans. Covering the container? Gotta think that is one lonely cop that would write one up for having an overnight bag strapped on top of your fuel pack.....

There is a variety of confusing regulations concerning gas cans. DOT publishes the regulations concerning what is approved for transporting fuel in amounts of 5 gals or less. OSHA has specs for containers used in the work place, and EPA and CARB address some environmental concerns. Also, there is a difference between "Safety Containers" (primarily a workplace issue) and "Fuel Containers" (primarily for non-workplace storage and transporting fuel). OSHA recently said they would accept DOT containers for most workplace applications.

Various states have regulations pertaining to the type of container a service station can dispense fuel into. However, putting a cover on a DOT approved fuel container as part of transporting it does not appear to void the approval.

That said, I would hesitate to paint a plastic can, as it could diminish the integrity of the container.

You could knit a 'cozy' in a colour of your choice but be warned wool is not very water proof!

Hi, I just found your post from a few years back. I'm wanting to mount a Rotopax under my topcase like you did. Could you tell me how you managed to do it? I'd really appreciate it!

User gogogordy put his Rotopax on to op his rack, with a case on top of it.

Growing up in India we used to read Commando comics when I was in grade school, they would always mention "jerry cans" and I remember seeing them on old Willys jeeps mounted behind the spare wheel.
On googling "jerry cans for vespa" I found this
https://blog.scooter-center.com/en/jerry-can-for-vespa-lambretta-scooters-and-motorbikes/

I barely remember posting to this thread, and agree still today.