Rotopax.... Anyone Use One?

[Star Man]

Wondering what ADV riders think of this system. Also, how does it attach to a standard m/c (steel tubed) luggage rack?

 

[slowpoke]

Attaches via 2 bolts mounted to your rack or pannier. They also have a pannier frame mount. I carried extra gas and water to Hawthorne.

http://www.rotopax.com/Videos.html

 

[seavoyage]

I prefer the flexible bladder:

Easier to carry/mount , and can be rolled up when not in use.

Here's a review: http://www.motorcyclejazz.com/Liquid_Containment_Fuel_Bladder.htm and a link to manufacturer: http://liquidcontainment.com.au/cartpage/viewproduct/20/12-Litre-Touring-Bladder

 

[slowblood]

^^^ Me gusta! I'll need to get one.

 

[Maltese]

I love my rotopax. They have really good customer service and their all metal mounting hardware is super strong. I have bounced my pack down a trail as well as seen it run over and also had it hit my wheel and get bounced of the drive system and no leaks, just a bit of battle scarring. I highly recommend them, but they are bulky.

 

[seavoyage]

Another option since the Maier Enduro Jug (1 Qt and 2 Qt) is no longer available:

0.5 Gallon Nalgene plastic bottles:

$9.99 each at Campmor or $11.95 at REI

2 carried in tank saddlebag:

 

[Star Man]

UPDATE: I bought and installed a Rotopax 1.75 gal.unit on my KLX250S's luggage rack. That plus the 1 liter fuel bottle I carry in my fanny pack nearly doubles the fuel capacity of the little Kawi. That will allow me to take the monthly ADV/BARF ride without having to refuel at Cache Creek Casino......yeah!

 

[seavoyage]

Sweet Cheeks?

Another option: http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks

 

[slowpoke]

Another option: http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks

You're kidding, right?