Filling Up While Sitting?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 336
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From: Colorado
I have been riding here in Colorado for 27 years or so and I rarely get off the bike(s). I only get off them when I need to go into the station or need a stretch on a longer ride. I have never had an issue stopping the pump at the top and no pump has ever keep going after I shut it off, though that is something I never really thought of!! Just lucky I guess.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 334
Likes: 5
From: Central IN
Almost always stand beside the bike.
The exception is when we're in the American Legion Legacy Run. Depending on the day there might be 300-450 bikes, usually traveling from Indianapolis on a 4 to 5 day ride to the city where the American Legion National Convention is taking place.
That many bikes takes coordination from our advance team. They set up in truck stops, or other large stations, that have been previously scouted and planned for our stop.
Everybody stays on their bike and in lines. You get to the pump still on the bike, where you are handed the pump hose, fill up, pull forward, pay the team cashier and ride to the muster area.
The exception is when we're in the American Legion Legacy Run. Depending on the day there might be 300-450 bikes, usually traveling from Indianapolis on a 4 to 5 day ride to the city where the American Legion National Convention is taking place.
That many bikes takes coordination from our advance team. They set up in truck stops, or other large stations, that have been previously scouted and planned for our stop.
Everybody stays on their bike and in lines. You get to the pump still on the bike, where you are handed the pump hose, fill up, pull forward, pay the team cashier and ride to the muster area.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
I usually get tired of riding in the sun so do an Indian rain dance around my bike. Naturally I have to dismount in order to do this. I put the fuel cap on the pump so I know where to go back to get it at the next refueling station. This takes some time so I usually do the dance for a minute or so, fill about half way, dance some more, finish filling up all the way with the lever at full tilt making sure I get gas everywhere. When all is said and done I come home and try to be on my best behavior on the forum, offering advice where I can so I hope this is helpful. Y'all be careful out there. Some of us are just plain old goofy and love some of these posts that maybe should be posted in the humor section.
I use oil, don't matter the brand or weight.
Always test tire pressure by kicking them.
Like riding the center of lane, especially when raining.
Spark plug gap doesn't make any difference at all.
Flip flops are what true bikers wear.
Jiffy stands are for weenies. I just lay mine on its side.
Never could understand running anything except the cheapest low grade gas. HD premium suggestion is a joke.
Don't need no stinking glasses, goggles or shield. My eyes are bulletproof.
Anything other than a touring bike is a made for girls.
I use oil, don't matter the brand or weight.
Always test tire pressure by kicking them.
Like riding the center of lane, especially when raining.
Spark plug gap doesn't make any difference at all.
Flip flops are what true bikers wear.
Jiffy stands are for weenies. I just lay mine on its side.
Never could understand running anything except the cheapest low grade gas. HD premium suggestion is a joke.
Don't need no stinking glasses, goggles or shield. My eyes are bulletproof.
Anything other than a touring bike is a made for girls.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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I can't speak for the others but I'm at work and it's been raining.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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It is a saftey hazard to remain on ur bike while refeuling. If there is a spark due to electro magnetic shock you can get yourself burned. This is the same reason u shouldnt talk on the cell phone while fueling also by keeping the nozzle touching some part of the tak acts as a ground to help keep u safe. I am not here to tell anyone what to do but for saftey reasons you should dismount your bike
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Austin TX
Are you kidding?! Posts like this one are why I keep coming back! Okay, I'll chime in. I used to remain sitting when I got my first Honda 350. The gas filler hole was right in the middle and I figured I could get more in if I held her up. Same when I got the IronHead With the peanut tank. Then later on down the road when I hooked up with my future club, and for the first time as a group went to gas up, I noticed EVERYONE got off to fill their tank. Soooo.... I did too, and have been ever since. That was about 1978 or 9.