Cunningham94 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey guys ive got a chance to go with some friends trail riding next weekend. Its called the Little O trail. My concern is it is a 41 mile loop, you think ill run out of gas? My motor is ported runnin 370 mains. If anybody has been there before and knows of a gas station about halfway I think I could last at least halfway. Whats your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 a friend of mine rides there. he drops a gas can off in the woods by one of the cross roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 That's what my son and nephew did over by Luzerne. Droped gas at trail head on 72, and we took off from one in town. Just chained it to a tree out of sight. 40+ mile loop, don't know if they would have made it. Where's this trail at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunningham94 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 In the lower peninsula, by manistee. I went to the cedar creek trail over by muskegon last year, great time but we didnt stay long due to a friends atv breaking down. Id like to do more trail riding but fuel has always been a concern for me, how far can you guys get out of a tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Either use JDS Roto Pax fuel jug and bumper or a big ol Clark tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 if you ride with someone with a 4 poke and a blaster your all set, they carry gas and oil for ya just need a pop bottle to mix in. I've done that before. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zillaguy Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 We always load the Blaster guys in our group with gas cans.. One guy got a RZR now so he will be the gas bitch from now on! LOL When I ride Bull Gap (Mio and Luzurne loops) I can make it from Mack Lake campground to Bull Gap, and from Bull Gap to the old Pink Store on M-33 on one tank. I'm needing gas to go any further though.... Lots of great trail riding in Mi. but ported stroked Banshee's are gas guzzlers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 rode that trail section many times, take fuel with you! theres not much of anything around that trail system. their is a gas station in baldwin and wolf lake... if you can plan your start and stop points correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunningham94 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 We will have a couple 4 strokes and a blaster with us so I may just bring gas. I would like to build an auxiliary gas tank that stretches the whole underside of the seat, would like to get an extra 2-2.5 gallons. I refuse to get a clark tank, not very good looking to me. Have any of you guys ever measure the distance between the frame and swingarm when its fully compressed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 We will have a couple 4 strokes and a blaster with us so I may just bring gas. I would like to build an auxiliary gas tank that stretches the whole underside of the seat, would like to get an extra 2-2.5 gallons. I refuse to get a clark tank, not very good looking to me. Have any of you guys ever measure the distance between the frame and swingarm when its fully compressed?try compressing it with a beefy ratchet strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 try compressing it with a beefy ratchet strapAlso, be careful when getting to the bottom of the travel so you don't crank the shock beyond it's limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitbread Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I wasn't a huge fan of the look of oversize tanks at first, but after just one weekend with my 5.5 gallon Clarke I'll never go back to stock. I did need to extend my steering stem though to get bars to clear at full lock, but I wanted to raise it anyway so killed 2 birds with one stone. It was so nice to be able to ride the 40 mile loop around my cabin outside of lewiston with over 1/3 tank left. My tune is still rich in the cruising range so mpg will only improve from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004LEBanshee Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I often carry a back pack and put a 2+ gallon gas can in it. Kinda sucks but you do what you gotta do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuba147 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I have a clarke tank and can ride without worry about running out of gas--sucks to ride and know in back of your mind what if i run out of gas and have to baby it all day. ---found mine on craigslistfinder.com 75bucks shipped---i also got a longer stem and got a new front fender as i had to hack a little off sides to get it to fit and kept my original fronts with stock tank if i wanted to switch back Did a 108 mile trail ride 2years ago in Wisconsin and only gassed up once with clarke tank which was awesome--rode hard all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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