Rotopax Sux: 4 Ways to Carry Fuel on Your Motorcycle

There are more ways to boost your range on your motorbike and to stay prepared for the unexpected side quest than Rotopax. Here’s how to think outside the big red box with a few fuel bottles, canisters and gas tanks from the other guys.

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[FortNine]

I'm becoming concerned about this "tab" you speak of. ~RF9

[Balomis]

I honest can’t imagine a better addition to the Fortnine team than 43. His delivery is always on point and the dedication to getting a matching tan Aerostitch suit does not go unnoticed! Keep up the great work 43 🤘🏼

[Rosteripulla]

I really appreciate this change. In recent years Ryan made very few actual gear reviews, despite pumping out awesome content. While 43 isn't Ryan, he's still a good host. These new videos really fill a hole with this new more frequent upload schedule, while the overall quality hasn't dropped. Actually, it has gone up constantly.

[Em_B]

I really like this new guy. And if they help the channel have an easier time making more videos, then I'm all here for it. He's obviously not Ryan, so people shouldn't expect an exact emulation of Ryan's style. Good video!

[TheRavetetsei]

I like this guy, he has similar humor to Ryan while bringing in his own individuality. I’m glad we’ll be getting more F9 content because of this

[tedmagnum]

I've been doing these mods with tanks for years. One lesson learned. Don't use plastic Y- pieces or PVC plastic lines. Use metal fittings and PROPER braided fuel hose for life long reliability 😊

[noahcovell]

Meanwhile in the developing world... I've got a laundry detergent bottle full of gas strapped to the rack with a bungee cord. Safety first!

[twpsyn]

having this guy to do the kind of gear reviews Ryan used to do more often is a really good addition. guy's great on camera

[thomasxl]

What did we do to deserve this spike in content from FortNine... It's glorious

[zakkyummms]

No fluff, concise, still good explanation when necessary, always time for a quick joke or two. Great channel.

[donavonhursh]

I’m so stoked on the growth for F9! So many of us have been coming here for years and years of riding advice and inspiration. You’re doing a great thing. Cheers guys!

[jbharr]

Really good to see DR650 represented on this channel. Great bomb-proof bike. Personally, I'm in the "lose the 90's graphics, put on a larger main tank" camp.

[DixiPoowa]

Loving these new "quick tips / reviews" videos.

F9 has more than earned our trust at this point so these reviews are definitely welcomed

[dalepaddon]

You had me at “rad ass 90s graphics”. Long live the DR!

[razumikhim]

wheres ryan and what did you do to him

[TreeTrunkCrabWhacka]

I use the same fuel bottle/pouch setup for my bike already and I'm very glad to learn about the Giant Loophole. The ~1l can works great when I'm on my sippy efficient dirt bike but does jack when I'm trying to cross abandoned Texas plains on my inefficient-but-fun 30mpg street bike. Definitely going to pick one of the GL pouches up for my next big trip.

[mikes]

My bike has a nearly 5 gallon tank. I still ran out and was on the side of the highway tipping my bike all the way over to get gas from the one side to the petcock side. That got me a few miles. Stopped and did it again. A cyclist stopped and offered me a red can of cooking fuel. Some kind of ethanol or something. Said it worked for a temporary gas substitute. And it did. It got me another few miles to the gas station. Thanks buddy!

[petebjerkelund]

I went with the individual fuel bottles, so this evaluation was good to see. They allow you to distribute your aux fuel weight as well, and they are easy to pack without a specialized solution. Besides the N&R sacks featured, those standard .9L MSR/Primus/etc fuel bottle also fit perfectly into one of those larger Agri-tubes we all like; with room for a rolled ring of shop towel as vibration support in the cap. If you use an unleaded-fuel burning stove, you will also have plenty of fuel to burn. 👉🏼And great job new/additional guy!

[sdpicturecard]

Your reference to the Whole Foods parking lot is astute, to say the least. You and Ryan have wickedly dry humor, and I love it. Keep up the great work!

[Bobby-wnyr]

Haha I’ve had a giant loop for a few years and I remember buying it and being really apprehensive of the warning that it wasn’t for storing fuel 🤣

Done many thousands of km’s with it now, I like it. I can strap it on seats, luggage, anywhere and it’s just enough extra fuel if you’re not sure.