Roto-Pax aux fuel can on X-challenge

[lawnchairboy]

I mounted a one gallon Roto-Pax aux fuel can to my touratech rear mount tonite, the install was manageable, even for me. The Roto Pax has a unique bracket that locks the plastic container down whatever you mount it on. The touratech rear pack sits right on top and as long as I mind the weight of what I carry in there, the rack should hold up just fine. some pics...

 

 

 

[Matts_12GS]

That's nice Chris! I was admiring the setup a local guy did with his rotopax tank on his WR250. He built an aluminum bracket that looks almost like a bikini fairing above the headlight and mounts the tank to that.

[Danny caddyshack Noonan]

Cool setup. Looking at something like that for my KLR.

 

Word of caution though. Mass high and far away from the center of mass on a bike can do nasty things. Especially if it is a liquid as it has the ability to let the tail wag the dog. Gas is much more dense than extra pants, shirt and jacket liner.

[Paul Mihalka]

Yup, but one gallon of gas is only 6 lbs, plus the tank. The tank will be either full or empty, so no sloshing.

[johnlt]

I mounted the 2 gal version on the back rack of my DRZ for the Continental Divide ride. Even with the large Clarke tank, I needed the extra fuel two times. Worked really great.