This SUCKS!!!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 958
Likes: 1
From: Birch Bay, WA
Why do these "oh boy, I was a dumbass today" posts get so many replies? I assume it is because most of us "bikers" can relate to the feeling of "oh boy, I was a dumbass today".
Better luck next trip to the gas man...:-)
spiz
Better luck next trip to the gas man...:-)
spiz
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: ST. Louis
Stage II
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: St. Paul, MN
I was on a road trip and pulled into to gas up. I am standing there and the pump seems to stop. So, I pull the nozzle out of the filler neck and as it clears the pump kicks back on and the gas hits the filler neck and is redirected all over me. I was covered with gas and got some in my mouth as I shouted I am a dumbass. I promise I will never ever again even if I get a big rod holder.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,570
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From: East Tennessee
This not JUST a dumb blonde thing. Ask me how I know.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 104
Likes: 3
From: kansas city
I have always locked the pump on the first notch. The pump has always shut off and I have not spilled gas. I've ridden 30 thousand miles the last two years without a problem.
I'm not in a hurry or I would hold the pump and hold it wide open. I just started doing this way when I bought my new bike in 2010 and it seemed to work so I've continued to do it.
I'm not in a hurry or I would hold the pump and hold it wide open. I just started doing this way when I bought my new bike in 2010 and it seemed to work so I've continued to do it.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 69
From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
To the OP - ****, we all do it sooner or later. Sux getting gas on the scoot.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 867
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From: Pa
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
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