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As there are a few times riding in my area may result in fuel stations further than a tank of gas, I wanted to carry additional fuel. I purchased 2 64oz stainless steel water bottles from REI. I asked the fellow what was the difference between these and those labeled as fuel containers and he said they use food grade SS in the water bottles. I strayed them with black Flex Seal which nearly perfectly matches the flat black 300 Super. Flex Steel is a rubberized material which should protect the containers. I then used shrink tubing to cover the worm drive clamps. I then simply mounted them to the bottom of the rack. Some one else on MV showed some clamps with yellow hand tighteners but I could not find any in my area. I purchased a nut driver to tighten and loosen the clamps. Actually, it might be better as some one could not quickly remove the containers.
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Nice solution and colour match.
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i think gas containers aren't the same as water containers. For one thing gas containers need a fuel vapour/venting system. Another, gas will damage some plastics- eventually causing leaks.
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Harvey is correct. To accomplish your colour match simply repaint a MSR, Primus or Optimus Fuel bottle.
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The rubber seal is not meant for gas. It will deteriorate.
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Fuel rated bottles are very different from water bottles. The "Fill To" line is important because it leaves a void or head space for the material to expand. They are a lot stronger to contain the thermal expansion and vapor pressure of fuel. The threads are stronger and the cap is made to be compatible with the solvent nature of gasoline. Storing fuel in a water bottle is potentially very dangerous. The first long day lying on its side in the hot sun will be educational.
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Error on the Side of Safety
I am not a chemical engineer, but I think containers are
rated for holding fuel. You have done a super job matching
the scooter. Perhaps you can find the same sized approved
fuel container and color match the same way.

Question: Could your current fuel container be a bomb?

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I like the idea but went for different implementation. This is already in the mail, should arrive this week:
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Fuel container
I plan on doing a static test on the bottle by filling it 3/4 full and setting out in the sun to see what may happen.
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The Coyote Tank looks great!
The website is lacking a bit.
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Re: Fuel container
manoscoot wrote:
I plan on doing a static test on the bottle by filling it 3/4 full and setting out in the sun to see what may happen.
Run this test with the bottle lying on its side to test the cap/threads.
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Re: Fuel container
manoscoot wrote:
I plan on doing a static test on the bottle by filling it 3/4 full and setting out in the sun to see what may happen.
Dude..don't take a chance on blowing up your scooter. Fuel bottles are for fuel...water bottles are for water.
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And skin burns from fuel are especially nasty!
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SCTLVR wrote:
The Coyote Tank looks great!
The website is lacking a bit.
I'm stealing this design for my next blog layout.
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This site offer a bit more variety https://www.spunaluminumgastanks.com/
but their site is not set very well for shipment to Canada
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