Carrying extra fuel?

[kaeta]

Hi everyone,

I am wanting to carry 2 5L fuel cans on my bike when I go away. I am wondering if this is legal? I have a luggage box on the back and I was going to make some brackets on the outside of the box and strap the fuel cans to either side of the box. They will be within the length of the rear indicators and I'm going to use proper fuel cans. It is legal to have a fuel can on the outside of a 4wd so I am guessing the same applies for a motorcycle.

Thanks

[unstuck]

Good question, I have always just assumed I can, and have. Never given the legality of it much thought to tell you the truth.

[buggerit]

Can't be any different to the tank between your knees can it?

[Gremlin]

I think I've seen references to carrying fuel on things like ferries, and it's not supposed to be anywhere but the main fuel tank of the vehicle.

For normal use, I think if it's an approved fuel container, you're OK.

[Waipukbiker]

Ive got a 5.56 mm Army Ammo box bolted across the front of my rear carrier and the 5ltr container from Mitre 10 is an exact fit in it. I just made up a lockable bracket to hold it in the box. When i dont require the extra fuel, the normal lid goes on which is fully weatherproof and lockable. Im not sure about other bikes but ProCycle sell fuel containers that fit between the saddle bag racks and the bags them selves on the DR650.

[fridayflash]

like waipukbiker ive carried fuel a lot, either in a 5L container strapped to my carrier or
a 2L container in either side zip pockets of my tailbag..dont see it as any different to the gas your
carrying in your fuel tank anyhow

[Gremlin]

Just bear in mind you want 2x5L. That's about 10kg of fuel, and I bet your box isn't designed to cope with that additional weight.

[dino3310]

as long as the load is secure.

ive been pulled over a couple of times with extra fuel, so after the usual wof rego thing cop just checked to see if the can was secure and i was on my way.

quite often i have my half dozen coke bottles full of gas hanging of the bike strung at the bottle neck hanging over like saddle bags, havent been pulled over with those yet.

not to worried about it, plus it only seems to be my speeding that gets there attention not the manner of load on my bike

[bart]

unsure of the exact wording, but there’s some transport law that states you’re not to allowed to carry more than 5 litres in (or on) your vehicle (excluding fuel tank of course) unless you’re licenced to carry dangerous goods.

[Mushu]

unsure of the exact wording, but there’s some transport law that states you’re not to allowed to carry more than 5 litres in (or on) your vehicle (excluding fuel tank of course) unless you’re licenced to carry dangerous goods.

What if you hold a DG license would I have to display a class 3 placard?

[dino3310]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ru...s-2005.html#21
look at 2.1

[RedKLR650]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ru...s-2005.html#21
look at 2.1

Actually, 2.4 (2) seem to be more relevant...... ?

[Eddieb]

Dunno how it relates to carrying the fuel on bikes, but Repco, mitre 10 etc only sell petrol containers up to 20 litres because apparently above that you need a dangerous goods license to carry it.

[unstuck]

Sweet, I have DG endorsement so I can strap a 50 ltr to the bike if I want.

[R650R]

What sort of bike are you on? see 250 in profile... 10L is a LOT of extra fuel... btw Bunnings have 3.8L containers that are a handy size and only cost $9.95, I use one on the DR650.
As for ferries, yep separate maritime laws for DGs, need to be placarded on all sides and booked ahead etc... but then just like the truck there's what they can see and what they can't...
As for DG's quantities below 50 kg don't need to be placarded but you then still need supporting documentation from the person who loaded it, an emergency response plan, MSDS specs for the substance but that's for a business, pretty sure Joe Blow public can carry the same when not for hire or reward or else you'd never get home from Bunnings with your house paint...
I let my endorsement lapse back when I was still involved in that stuff and told the boss I wasn't going to cart it anymore as no one else in the chain ever does their part of the job properly and at about $2000 per offence its not worth going near the stuff. A lot of people say she'll be right mate but the cops love writing out tickets to the contrary so if your job involves this stuff make sure your on the ball.
If you post your planned journey people here can advise where fuel stops are, even in the south island its surprising whats available down there in out of the way places.