This SUCKS!!!
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From: St.Louis Mo.
had this happen to me also,now i've learned to point the nozzle at the ground and pull the rubber boot back before putting it in the tank.this epa recovery system sucks when try to fill a bike or boat up or even a gas can.the recovery system will suck up raw fuel if the guy before you keep topping off tank then when you pull the rubber boot up it flows out all over every thing,learned this the hard way.some states don't have this,but missouri does so be forwarned.it is a PITA!
Last edited by hardheaded; Dec 12, 2012 at 10:18 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Watertown, CT
Buddy and I pulled in for gas on our new bikes in '65 . He warned the kid in no uncertain language not to spill any gas on his bike , the kids hands were shakeing so bad he spilled gas everywhere. It was so funny watching we just sat back and laughed but he did have gas to wash off.
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From: cisne,il
i have had gas pumps run very slow before. the first time the attendant came out and told me to lay the nozzle on the ground for a second then try again. the pump started running normally. it has worked for me every time.
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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI
Never have I been so lazy to set the pump on automatic and expect it to shut off on it's own. I know it's designed to but I stand right there watching the gas fill up the tank.
I have had it hit the top when trying to round off the amount owed.
WHAT I DID DO was fill my bike and close the compartment up without putting the cap on.
I kept smelling strong gas as I went down the road. Then I felt the cold gas seeping into the crotch of my jeans.
I went into panic mode with thoughts of flames rolling over my bike, me with my crotch in flames and then the WTF do I do.
I pulled off to the side of the road which was really bumpy. By this time my pant legs were covered with gas and it was dripping all over the bike including the pipes.
I actually put the cap back on, fired her up and headed home. It wasn't until later I thought what a dumb *** move to re-ignite the bike with gas fumes everywhere.
Did I mention my crotch was soaked in gas? Talk about a real burning issue!!
Next time .... ah hell I hope it never happens ... lesson(s) learned!
I have had it hit the top when trying to round off the amount owed.
WHAT I DID DO was fill my bike and close the compartment up without putting the cap on.
I kept smelling strong gas as I went down the road. Then I felt the cold gas seeping into the crotch of my jeans.
I went into panic mode with thoughts of flames rolling over my bike, me with my crotch in flames and then the WTF do I do.
I pulled off to the side of the road which was really bumpy. By this time my pant legs were covered with gas and it was dripping all over the bike including the pipes.
I actually put the cap back on, fired her up and headed home. It wasn't until later I thought what a dumb *** move to re-ignite the bike with gas fumes everywhere.
Did I mention my crotch was soaked in gas? Talk about a real burning issue!!
Next time .... ah hell I hope it never happens ... lesson(s) learned!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Western New York
Around here the locking latch is removed and the only way you can lock it on is by inserting a gas cap. No way would I lock it up on my bike. It did happen once that gas blew out all over so I really pay atteention at the gas level all the time now to avoid that mess. I thought my bike was going to burn when that happened.
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From: Vermont
Ok, I am at the gas station today and the pump is going really slow, slower than normal dispensing the gas. What do I do? Well I put the lock on the pump so I can fill up without having to hold the trigger. What do I do next? Well I stare at the price as it continues to rise thinking to myself "
Gas prices are tipping the $3.00 mark again, Blah, Blah, Blah. Now when I regain my thoughts and look down at the bike 
GAS IS EVERYWHERE!!! I read somewhere that you do not lock the trigger because it will not stop when its full...Somehow I forgot this today! Laughs on me!
Gas prices are tipping the $3.00 mark again, Blah, Blah, Blah. Now when I regain my thoughts and look down at the bike GAS IS EVERYWHERE!!! I read somewhere that you do not lock the trigger because it will not stop when its full...Somehow I forgot this today! Laughs on me!Sorry about the gas all over...But on another note, I wouldn't be complaining about gas pushing $3.00 gallon. We haven't seen that in many years!...Ours is just shy of 4.00 gallon!
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From: Where The Bluegrass Grows
First tank of gas I put in my Ultra, I squeezed the lever all the way and was filling it up rapidily. Too, rapidily! It blew gas out of the tank, drenched me and the motorcycle. Almost scared the crap outta me. First thing I thought of was FIRE! I was watching the gallons meter and not paying attention to the tank and it was showing about 3 gallons when it blew out. Now, I don't put the nozzle in the tank so far down I can't see it and I don't take my eyes off of it till the tank is full.
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