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Sep 26, 2008 | 10:44 PM

murd

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From: Haney, British Columbia

I got gassed

It's been a rainy week up here in BC and today was nice and dry with a bit of sun, so I headed out for nice ride to take myself out to lunch.

I needed to gas up first, so I pull into the station and begun to pump, but I don't "feel" anything. It's like the pumps not delivering fuel. I think, WTF? So I lean over to see if the meter is actually moving and I can't quite see because of the glare. I guess as I leaned backwards I lifted my hand up and next thing I know... Gush! Gas all over the place. Splashed up my jacket, all over the bike, seat, bags, my jeans. I even got some on the side of my face! I quickly look around to see if anyone is witnessing this moron pump gas all over himself.

Anyway, in an instant I shove the nozzel back in and continue filling, not knowing how much gas I lost. Now I'm wiping what's left of the evaporation and wonder.... will I blow up if I start this thing? Well, thank goodness I didn't and I pulled out of the station smelling like Mr. Octane. I head up the road a bit and come to my senses, realizing I can't walk into a restaurant smelling like this, or could I. So I decided to turn around, go home, throw my jeans in the wash, jump in the shower and come out and rinse the bike off. I washed my jacket and it dried fast in the sun. Then I headed back out for a late lunch and smelling a whole lot better.

Even as I write this, every once and a while, I get this hint of a wiff of gas.

Thanks for letting me share this with you all and if I've learned anything...
Pay attention at the pump!

Sep 26, 2008 | 11:01 PM

Toolguy

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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

LMAO. Hilarious. I hate it when I can't tell what's going on with the pump and the glare.....man, I just know something rotten is about to happen.

Sep 26, 2008 | 11:05 PM

homerandpooh

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I know a guy that used to mess around on his wife. He would stop at gas stations and "accientally" spill gas on himself to cover any smells. Funny but not funny.

Sep 26, 2008 | 11:19 PM

Mordrapheus

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Originally Posted by homerandpooh

I know a guy that used to mess around on his wife. He would stop at gas stations and "accientally" spill gas on himself to cover any smells. Funny but not funny.

will have to remember that one in case LOL

Personally i hate the pumps that either go no gas or full out. I like it when I have fine finger control over the amount of gas coming out of the nozzle. makes life a ton easier as it comes to a full. but around where I live there are way to many full on or nothing and that always splashes

Sep 27, 2008 | 12:40 AM

jbphoto

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Around here most of the stations have nozzles that have 3 delivery settings but, like you, I found one last week (a BP station) that probably had a defective nozzle. It was either full on or full off. Well, rather than try a different pump I not so wisely tried to deal with the one I had. WRONG. Like you, I and the bike took a bath... which is exactly what I did at home shortly thereafter. I guess it could be worse... I could be in one of those states that has the vapor recovery condoms on the nozzle.

Sep 27, 2008 | 04:13 PM

nevil

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From: southeast PA

In New Jersey you are not allowed to pump your own gas, it has to be an attendant. I never got gas for my bike in Jersey but I'd be worried to let some of those guys touch the bike.
What do you guys in NJ do?