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Now I am considering taking a 10 L gas container -

its' a 18L tank including the reserve - it does about 220 km up to reserve which is about 4.5L so may be I'll just take a 10 litre spare tank which will give me another 200 km .. With extra weight , wind etc the bike will burn more gas.

I considered Rotopaks but they are expensive. I am getting second thoughts on the location of the gas container - Pain to get in and off the bike and for balance - most probably will strap it on top my gear and tent - considering using my 3 gallon plastic outboard container - it low and flat...

Thanks I'll it mind.

Getting for the JBR trip

Have been reading all the threads by sburns , privatepilot , the BMW group and so many others of their trips to James Bay. At age 75 I don't have an iron butt as I have to empty my bladder and fill up the tank of 2003 Honda VTX 1300 every 90 minutes or 2 hours. Now I got the JBR bug for...

I will test it by blocking the vacuum hose. I have read that leaving it there permanently causes condensation eventually leading to white smoke through the exhaust and other gurgling sounds.

I have a 2003 Honda VTX 1300. Some occasional deceleration popping and backfire. Planning to get rid of the PAIR valves and blocking them with the blocking kit. Has anyone tried it or any thoughts. EBay has the kit but are there any stores here (GTA) who might carry them. Thanks.

I had similar plans in my younger days , but now baby sitting our grand children. It's good to dream

Thanks . Feel younger already.:):)

Thank you and now adding some more chrome and few more accessories.

Thank you for your advise and bright yellow is my favorite colour.

I would like to thank you all for welcoming to the forum. Really enjoy reading the articles and the experiences of other members. The roads are dry today why not a spin around neighbourhood. I hate winterising it.