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Armadillo gas bladder
01/22/24 at 18:59:05

Watching an unrelated video, I stumbled across an Armadillo gas bladder.
It might be hard to find an open gas station in rural areas later at night.

So, I was curious about this.

https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/armadillo-bag-liquid-power-reservoir/

I could see adding a bit of range - but carrying around a bag of gas doesn't sound safe.

Does anyone have experience with these?

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Eegore Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9081	Re: Armadillo gas bladder Reply #1 - 01/22/24 at 19:08:26 ive not used them but I do like the space versatility of using a bag. What I do use are MSR fuel cans. https://www.amazon.com/MSR-Liquid-Fuel-Bottle-20-Ounce/dp/B0015HV75O/ref=asc_...
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DaveFromCanada YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 29	Re: Armadillo gas bladder Reply #2 - 01/22/24 at 19:27:13 I was able to find these MSR bottles in Canada here: https://www.mec.ca/en including local to me
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Reply #3 - 01/23/24 at 03:19:03

I carry one of these when I am riding with folks who have small gas tanks. The bags on my bike are hard, so there isn't a need for an armored fuel can. The price not only includes the fuel....it includes the container! This likely will only get you 15 miles - maybe you need 2!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TruFuel-4-Cycle-Ethanol-Free-Fuel-32-oz-6527238/2...

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Reply #4 - 01/23/24 at 07:01:04

I carry the same when exploring in the hills. Haven’t needed it yet. It’s good fuel too 94 octane , got a bit of a kick too it. Usually fuel is calculated closely but you never know when an interesting side road pops up that needs to be investigated immediately ! Fits in backpack , small tank and a big piston , hate pushing , the it’s a brilliant solution !

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sjaskow - FSO Senior Member Offline Posts: 367 Frozen Tundra of MN Gender:	Re: Armadillo gas bladder Reply #5 - 01/23/24 at 10:12:46 Dave's TruFuel is available from hardware and auto parts stores: https://trufuel50.com/where-to-buy/ and, odds are, if a store sells chain saws, they have the 2-cycle pre-mix as well. I wouldn't advise running the 2-cycle for long but I have used it in a pinch in a car that I ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere.
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Eegore Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9081	Re: Armadillo gas bladder Reply #6 - 01/23/24 at 13:51:23 I forgot to mention i use Rotopax as well: https://rotopax.com/collections/gasoline Solid construction and they do not decay like the cheap ones do. I typically use the 1.75gal Roto
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18313 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Armadillo gas bladder Reply #7 - 01/23/24 at 15:30:09 sjaskow - FSO wrote on 01/23/24 at 10:12:46: Dave's TruFuel is available from hardware and auto parts stores. I got mine at Tractor Supply. I supplied the link as it was the easiest way to get the photo and description into the post! (Is that being efficient....or just lazy?).
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Reply #8 - 01/24/24 at 07:39:04

Just efficient Dave ! Wink

Back when I had the 2.7 gal tank , I put one of these in a soft tail-bag mounted on the luggage rack so it was invisible to see, then "T" into the fuel line with it , (yes ) through a in-line shut-off . Well the tail-bag wasn't invisible ! Roll Eyes

I found a bunch of sizes of them on Ebay .

If I ever have to Ride through Canada I might put it on whatever bike I'm taking ? Wink

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We were waiting on a Fairy Boat ride one time and stopped to eat near the loading ramp.
In the parking lot there was a DR650 with a fuel tank that reached down past the motor and really wide ... it was HUGE !

When we went it ... I couldn't help but as "Who's Gas Tank ?"

The owner was used to it Grin

I forgot if he said 11 gallons or 13 gallons ? Anything over 10 makes my jaw drop and boggles my mind ??? Grin

2 gallon tank in the tail bag. picture

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176017592072?hash=item28fb774f08:g:bq8AAOSw5YVhFgv2&...

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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 6021 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: Armadillo gas bladder Reply #9 - 01/24/24 at 08:13:30 I rode the Sportster with the 4.5 gallon tank that year . (Behind OldFeller-Silver Savage) Dave must have been taking the picture ?
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