I carry a small fire extinguisher in one of the saddlebags of my heritage softail classic.
Naturally a car fire, where the seat of the fire is under the hood, is different from a motorcycle fire, where everything is exposed.
In terms of the size and type of extinguisher, it should be as big as you are willing to carry and be ABC rated.
You may not be able to access the extinguisher if your own bike is on fire but you may be able to save a buddy's.
The proper operation of the extinguisher is PASS: Pull pin; Aim, from at least 3' away; Squeeze; and Sweep from side to side.
Leaving it to the professionals, volunteer or otherwise is OK, but by the time we get there the bike is likely to be a new color, charcoal gray.

 

Firecap - I apologize for the Dr. Pepper out the nose. Had an chief officerrelate those instructions one day while discussing public education details.

For all others, lawrider has the right idea. A smaller ABC extinguisher is not a bad idea. For those riding dressers, you'll likely get better weight distribution if you place it in the tourpack.

For those that keep an extinguisher on their bike, it needs to be maintained. Over time the powder contained in an ABC extinguisher will settle and compact itself within the extinguisher. Normal home and business type extinguishers should be tapped on the bottom of the extinguisher with a rubber mallet once or twice a year. This dislodges and compacted powder, and increases the effectiveness of the extinguisher. Given the vibrations present with a Harley, I'd suggest that a couple minutes of attention eveytime you check your tire pressure should help keep the extinguisher ready for service.

* when aiming an extinguisher, aim for the base of the fire (or the source) not the flames.

 

Let the mother burn!!. That's what insurance is for.

 

If my bikes catches fire I'll let it burn and call my insurance company. No sense in getting hurt or killed over trying to put a fire out on your bike. Also, what if you get rear ended with a fire extinguisher in your saddlebag. Doesn't sound very safe.

 

Hot shot fire extingusher works very small . I would hate to have my bike catch fire and no way to put it out .

 

http://www.diamondbacktactical.com/C...P1036C197.aspx

I've been wanting to pick up a couple of cans of this stuff. You can even get it in black.lol