I Thought my Bike was Going to Catch Fire
Road Master
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From: Northern NY
Foodog, I started my driving career in 1977 driving gas and asphalt tankers. I don't recall ever dragging chains to ground out the static electricity. I do recall the static straps of the 60's hanging from cars however. The first time I loaded a trailer we used ground cables and the last time I loaded cryogenics or petroleum we used ground cable as well as the mandatory scully plug. That was 2003. For a short time I drove car haulers for Anchor Motor Freight and we were always repairing chain tie downs that had fallen from the trailer and dragged underneath.
Tourer
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From: Alberta Canada
Hey teedubya. Your post reminded me of a question. Years ago I remember gasoline trucks and others used to drag a chain under the trailer to ground it. They also sold straps you could put under your car to eliminate static shocks. I haven't noticed chains under trucks for a long time now and I'm wondering how they have eliminated the threat of static discharge.
But if you look at the truck you will probly find a grounding cable mounted on it somewhere, it is hooked up before any transfer of fluids
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Yeah, I think that would qualify and if they get that magic mixture with ignition---it is a Kodak moment. It's all cool till the flash then it's something to tell all your buddies. The sentence begins your not going to believe the **** I saw happen today.
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From: Gray's Creek NC
i used to get freaked out about gas spills and ignition sources, then i made it t o7th grade science class LOL
i have spilled countless amounts of gas on my pipes while they are hot, i also smoke while fueling or filling jerry cans, it is very difficult of gas to ignite in without a spark/heatsource, and even if it does the burn off rate is quick enough that a minor spill will burn off in seconds unless theres a stead stream fro mthe tank, wel before any damage is down to the bike.
if you really want a puckerign expierience try an overflowign carb that backfires and ignites the fuel in the carb throat while its spilling out all over everything
i have spilled countless amounts of gas on my pipes while they are hot, i also smoke while fueling or filling jerry cans, it is very difficult of gas to ignite in without a spark/heatsource, and even if it does the burn off rate is quick enough that a minor spill will burn off in seconds unless theres a stead stream fro mthe tank, wel before any damage is down to the bike.
if you really want a puckerign expierience try an overflowign carb that backfires and ignites the fuel in the carb throat while its spilling out all over everything
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