Filling Up While Sitting?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Surprise, AZ
I do now and then, but very rare. When I do it is because a) my hips hurt a ton and getting off the bike is more painful that staying on it, of b) I am in a hurry.
Typically I want to get up and stretch out though. Plus I don't see it as the safest thing to do, plus should I happen the some how spill gas on the boys... not good.
Typically I want to get up and stretch out though. Plus I don't see it as the safest thing to do, plus should I happen the some how spill gas on the boys... not good.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Billings, Montana Out in the Wild West.
In some states sitting on the bike while filling it up is not legal.I would think common sense would prevail,but common sense is not so common these days.
Just a thought what if the pump doesn't click off when the bike is full? You will have a situation with a lap full of gasoline and the flammable liquid running down on a hot engine.
Just a thought what if the pump doesn't click off when the bike is full? You will have a situation with a lap full of gasoline and the flammable liquid running down on a hot engine.
Last edited by madsonp; Oct 26, 2015 at 10:45 AM.
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From: New York
Can't lock the pump in the British Isles - you have to hold the handle all the time - so no choice about leaving the bike while it fills up. I sit on mine, because if it's on the side-stand you don't get a full tank. Some places in the UK want you to get off, but most are more concerned about you removing your helmet in case you're a thief. Here in the Isle of Man nobody cares much - too used to bikes, and anyway where are you going to go if you ride off without paying! We pay after pumping...
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
I stay seated, put the cap on my drink holder or on the footboard, and manually work the pump with the nozzle held up slightly above so I can see inside the tank as the fuel reaches the top. No splash, no mess. One can get off the bike and stretch after filling up, isn't that big of a deal to wait another couple minutes.
Grand HDF Member
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From: Chesterfield, VA
Pull in on the right side of pump, lean on kickstand, remove cap. Insert card in slot, key in credentials, grab pump handle, insert nozell in tank. Fill up. All while sitting. If I got to pee or get refreshment, I then ride to spot away from pump. It's rude to leave your vehicle in front of pump after you are done.
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From: Tulsa
Actually it's only 6 pages, depending on your settings. But if you think this is impressive, you should research some of the old oil threads.
Road Warrior
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I'll take your word on that. I belong to a boating website and weight, brand, frequency to change and type of oils apparently is a universal topic for endless discussions, regardless of the vehicle. None are bad, just entertaining at times, and sometimes you come across good info. So its always good.