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Posted by: Pantaz---------------------
After seeing yet another brush fire reported on the evening news, my buddy remarked that we should bring a fire extinguisher with us for this weekend's ride. I've seen nicely compact units for mounting in cars. Seems to me it should be no more intrusive than carrying a toolkit. I figure one person will just carry the extinguisher instead of tools.
Has anybody done this before? Considering the current conditions, I think it's time.
Posted by: Hondaxrguy---------------------
Pantaz, just what size are they? Fanny pack size? I would think that anyone heading into the woods, especially campers, should at least carry one in their car. Just in case.
Jeremy
Posted by: 2001yz250---------------------
Not sure you could do much about a forest fire with a fire extinguisher 
They don't last very long. You'd probably do more good with a folding shovel like the ones used by the Army. You should be able to get one at an Army surplus.
Posted by: YZ Joust---------------------
If you do take one I'd strap it to the bike..... Don't put it in your backpack/fanny pack.... I carry my camera in my backpack and it hurts like hell when you crash... I could only imagine the pain of crashing w/ a fire extinguisher
Posted by: Rooster---------------------
I've seen those mini halon (sp?) units and they would be perfect. I think it's a good idea (contrary to drtbykr). Of course, you can't fight a forest fire with one, but you can PREVENT one from starting. 
http://www.h3r.com/products/a344t_hv.htm
This one is kinda bulky, but I've seen them smaller yet.
Posted by: JWW---------------------
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Originally posted by drtbkr
No thats kind of stupid really.
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Why???
The guy is trying to help out. Have you seen the fires on the news? I'm happy just to see people think about i. Instead of being a jerk why dont you offer up a better idea
Posted by: JPIVEY---------------------
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Originally posted by RMjeff
Instead of being a jerk why dont you offer up a better idea
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I'll second that
Posted by: yzeater---------------------
drtbkr was probably thinking that you could just douse the flames with premix...
Posted by: dirtybkr---------------------
I gotta agree with 01yz250 . Those little extinguishers last only a couple of seconds and if not used properly you stand the risk of blowing the hot embers around and spreading the fire .
I also gotta agree with RMJeff
Posted by: thumbs---------------------
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Originally posted by JPIVEY
I'll second that
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And I'll third that!
Good idea but .........The problem with the fire extinguisher thing is that I don't think (not that I'm an expert on fire fighting) you could take one that is effective enough. Usualy by the time one realizes that a fire is getting out of control it's to late. The extinguisher in the link above has a discharge duration of 10 seconds. This is the amount of time you will have to stop an out of control fire. I don't think it's enough.
I think the folding shovel & dirt would be more effective than the extinguisher.
Posted by: Pantaz---------------------
As pointed out by RoosteR13, my idea was to have an extinguisher as a preventative. It's entirely possible that very dry brush could ignite from contact with a hot exhaust pipe, or if a spark arrestor fails.
Posted by: dirtbikedad---------------------
Fire Extinhguishers are like a young man...no lasting power. If you want to fight a range or grass fire, bring a small shovel instead. I don't recommend fighting a fire wothout proper traniing
Posted by: Gary B.---------------------
Gotta agree with 2001yz250. A shovel would be much more useful. 
Posted by: smb_racing---------------------
I think the fire extinguisher idea is a good one, if you spot a careless campfire you could extinguish it, but also from a vehicle safety standpoint. With plastic tanks on a bike you could poke a hole in one and leak gas down on a hot engine, kind of a bad situation. You might be able to keep the fire down enough that you'd have minimal damage to the bike.
Posted by: thumbs---------------------
Sorry this is off topic but I just noticed this in smb's sig line
"Now don't worry I'm not a stabbin' Hobo, I'm a singin' Hobo"
ROTFLMAO
Posted by: a454elk---------------------
The last thing we need is for a fire to start from an errant dirt bike rider. Anything you can bring to help that would be just fine by me, and no, a fire extinguisher isn't a bad idea. Any fire that gets going has to start small, and if it's from a bike, you should have time to do something about it. Also, carrying an extinguisher is probably a good PR thing too right now. :D
Posted by: 2001yz250---------------------
I'm just afraid I'll get the extinguisher confused for my camelbak! 
Posted by: JWW---------------------
Anybody ever heard of a 4-stroke header starting a brush fire? Mine gets pretty hot and has made me nervous a few times. I make sure when I stop that the bike isnt leaning against any brush.
Posted by: a454elk---------------------
Quit crashing! Maybe we can get you a full fairing for that blue thingy!
Posted by: JWW---------------------
Elk- Speaking of body parts and taking this way off topic..... Those new CHP Camaro's are nice. I didnt even know it was a patrol car until I passed him this morning and saw the big emblem on the side. Very nice
Posted by: a454elk---------------------
Posted by: Jh85---------------------
thumbs its from The Simpsons
Good idea with the shovel, I would't want to crash with it in my pack though :scream:
Posted by: JPIVEY---------------------
You know what, maybe an extra camelbak just for that purpose, if you ride with a partner like you should,between the two of you,you would have 5L and if that isn't enough,lock that front brake and gas it, cover that bad boy in a mountain of dirt
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