[Dealing with Gasoline Anxiety (Portable Can Edition)] [Rebel 1100] The anxiety of a 13L tank capacity. My preparations to avoid running out of gas even in the deep mountains of Aomori

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Hello, this is Kentsu!

Since I started going on long-distance tours with my Rebel 1100, I've realized another realistic issue.
That is, 'the gas tank is only 13L, so I get a bit nervous on long trips.'

The actual fuel efficiency of the Rebel 1100 is around 22km per liter. It's quite excellent for a large motorcycle, but since the tank is only 13L, the fuel gauge on the meter starts blinking (warning) once you exceed about 200km.

This is no big deal in the city, but when I'm riding in the deep mountains of Aomori where I live (like the back side of Hakkoda or near Tappi Misaki), it really feels like my life is on the line (laughs). I end up breaking into a cold sweat, thinking, 'How many kilometers until the next gas station!? And is it even open today, since it's Sunday!?'

3 ways to eliminate the fear of running out of gas
It's tiring to ride while constantly worrying about the gas gauge, so I now ride with the following three measures as a set.

Search for the next gas station once you exceed '150km'
It's too late to start looking after it starts blinking at 200km. I've made it a habit to check for gas stations along my route on my smartphone when I take a break after 150km.

Use the DCT USER mode for eco-driving
When I want to make the gas last on mountain roads or long distances, I switch to a mode where I set the engine braking to the weakest level using the switch at hand. Since I can coast smoothly when I let off the throttle, I can reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.

Keep a '1L gasoline portable can' tucked away in your bag
Personally, this has become my ultimate peace-of-mind remedy.

As insurance for emergencies, I always keep a 1L aluminum 'gasoline portable bottle' that complies with the Fire Service Act in the corner of my saddlebag.
With 1L, a Rebel can go about another 20km. Just having this charm that says, 'Even if I run out of gas, I can definitely reach the next town with this,' has given me surprising peace of mind even when the meter starts blinking.

It's peace of mind you can buy for a few thousand yen, so it really helps.

I can't physically make the Rebel's tank bigger, but with a little preparation, you can go anywhere with peace of mind, even into the vast deep mountains of Hokkaido or Tohoku.

If you are also feeling a bit anxious about refueling on long trips, having one of these as insurance will make a world of difference in your touring peace of mind.

This is the smart-shaped portable can that I always keep in my bag.

\ Safe aluminum construction compliant with the Fire Service Act. Fits perfectly in the corner of your bag /
👉 [【I use this personally】Click here for the 1L gasoline portable can that eliminates the anxiety of running out of gas]

Turn your anxiety into solid preparation and enjoy the distant scenery to your heart's content!

See you again under the sky of Aomori. This was Kentsu.