Filling Up While Sitting?
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Pennsylvania
The people of New Jersey voted down pumping your own. They figured the price wouldn't change and you would have to do more work. I live in Pennsylvania but work in New Jersey. Gas is much cheaper in New Jersey. I always try to get my gas there. Now if they could do something about the a**hole drivers there. LOL!
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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
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.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Not only have I never sat on the bike while fueling, I've never seen anyone sitting on the bike while fueling.
Getting off the bike, either paying or putting in the card, then sitting back on the bike to fuel? Or trying to pull up close enough to the pump to pull out your wallet while sitting, putting in the card while sitting, fumbling with the cap and hose while sitting, and fueling up? That makes zero sense. I've never even thought to do any of that.
Getting off the bike, either paying or putting in the card, then sitting back on the bike to fuel? Or trying to pull up close enough to the pump to pull out your wallet while sitting, putting in the card while sitting, fumbling with the cap and hose while sitting, and fueling up? That makes zero sense. I've never even thought to do any of that.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Opposite Side of the Planet
Hasn't been a common everyday occurrence where I have lived. Don't think I've led a sheltered life.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Louisiana
Always sit on the bike while fueling. Could I get sloshed with fuel? Sure. Could a fire break out and burn me? Yup. Could I be hit by an 18-wheeler on the way to the gas station? ...... Uhh. I'm gonna stop riding. LOL.