We tried the ubiquitous red plastic 5L jerrycans and found them wanting. They leak, even when only partly filled which leaves the smell of gasoline hanging in the air at all times. They become brittle after being exposed to daylight for extended periods, and lose their colour. Its is very hard to open them after a while, we needed a plier to do that. The nozzle inside detoriates to the point where it falls appart after a year or so while dipped in fuel inside the can. The cans themselves offer no option for theft protection. They can even crack open in case of impact with the road; and spray you with gasoline. Something to be avoided at all costs. So we ventured to find a better solution for the long distance rider.
It took us some fiddling and quite a few failed attempts, but we finally constructed a perfect steel holding mechanism. It fits a standard 5 liter metal jerry can to the millimeter exact between handlebar, crash bar and turn signal. We used the biggest crash bar on the market for testing. These cans are much more solid than their plastic cousins. Unless your bike gets run over by a truck it will not break. We also think it looks much more professional.
Each holder is individually CNC laser cut from 1.5mm stainless steel. (the first batch was done with regular steel) and then primed and powder coated.
More Pictures of bikes with those cans attached
Instructions for attaching the holder to the bike
- A Holder Set contains: 1 left & 1 right holder, 2 anti-theft crotchets, 4 rubber strips, 6 screws, 2 stickers, some rubber adhesive tape
- The set for intl. customers contains additionally: 1 set front & 1 set rear brake pads for the Himalayan
- Price inside India: 3800 INR including shipping
- Price for intl. customers EURO-Zone: 60EU + 20EU shipping (the brake pads represent a 40EU value – so subtract that discount)
- Price for intl. customers everywhere else: 60US$ + 30 US$ shipping (the brake pads represent a 40US$ value – so subtract that discount)
And yes, express shipping is that expensive, here is a sample receipt to Antelope, USA:
USA ONLY: You can opt for slow shippig (4-6 weeks, no insurance and no tracking) and just pay 15US$ instead. Let us know in the order-form that you chose slow shipping.
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Click here for PACKAGE DEAL Holders PLUS Cans – all-in-one
After payment please fill out this order form, we need this information to attach your payment to your shipping information and to send you the tracking number.
We usually ship within one or two workdays.
Payment
In India you can pay with PayPal, PayTM or Bank transfer.
No COD, no Google Pay.
If you are visiting Rishikesh you can collect the item directly from us, pay us then and there and receive a 200 INR discount (what we save on shipping).
International orders are welcome, for those please use Paypal (see below).
Bank Details:
Name – Deepak Joshi
Bank – State Bank of India
Branch: Tapovan
Account No. – 32883806904
IFSC Code – SBIN0011413
Secondary IFSC Code (if the first does not work): SBIN0061036
Contact – +91-9410533545
PayTM Details:
Name – Deepak Joshi
Paytm No. – +91-9410533545
Price includes shipping to any Indian address
Paypal
For Paypal use this receiver email address: g.kossatz@gmx.de or just click on this PaypalMe link.
After you have paid please fill out the order form so we can connect your order with your payment.
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Where to order Jerry Cans and Nozzels: click here