Gassing an Ultra
Opening to one side
Opening to one side would make it worse i think as you would then be relegated to having the pump only on one side of your bike as opposed to being able to pull up on either side.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Central Wisconsin
Am I missing something? Is this only on 'newer' bikes?
I don't see a problem. I pull up on the left side of the pump, dismount, open the fuel door, remove the tank cap and pump in the fuel... then replace the cap and close the door!! No problems!
I do wish there was a 'flat' surface to set the cap while refueling though.
I don't see a problem. I pull up on the left side of the pump, dismount, open the fuel door, remove the tank cap and pump in the fuel... then replace the cap and close the door!! No problems!
I do wish there was a 'flat' surface to set the cap while refueling though.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Wisconsin
Am I missing something? Is this only on 'newer' bikes?
I don't see a problem. I pull up on the left side of the pump, dismount, open the fuel door, remove the tank cap and pump in the fuel... then replace the cap and close the door!! No problems!
I do wish there was a 'flat' surface to set the cap while refueling though.
I don't see a problem. I pull up on the left side of the pump, dismount, open the fuel door, remove the tank cap and pump in the fuel... then replace the cap and close the door!! No problems!
I do wish there was a 'flat' surface to set the cap while refueling though.
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I agree too! Either make the darn thing hinge from the front instead of the back or at least redesign the hinge so it leans back another 10 to 20 degrees. That would make a lot of difference too.
As for spilling fuel, I bought one of these http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...3&default=none. Unlike what Harley's web site says, it doesn't completely eliminate fuel spills but it does go a long way toward reducing them. The only time it's a PITA is when you get a fuel pump that's set to pump fuel at 20 gallons/second but that's a problem whether you've got this accessory or not.
FWIW!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
As for spilling fuel, I bought one of these http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...3&default=none. Unlike what Harley's web site says, it doesn't completely eliminate fuel spills but it does go a long way toward reducing them. The only time it's a PITA is when you get a fuel pump that's set to pump fuel at 20 gallons/second but that's a problem whether you've got this accessory or not.
FWIW!
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
The biggest issue I have when filling up is that full isn't really full until you stand up the bike and watch it close while you slowly fill it up to the top.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Well it's compounded here in Missouri. There are spring loaded "Accordion" style vapor recovery wraps around each nozzle. (Not Diesel) and it HAS to be depressed like 1-1.5" BEFORE the danged thing will dispense fuel. SO sometimes your only option is to hold that with one hand and lift it so you can watch the fuel going in. They also have notices all over saying DO NOT TOP OFF.... yea right, who the hell listens to that? So not only are they a pain in the *** to use for bikes, they are not doing one bit of good for air pollution I doubt.
I really think the Governors Brother in Law designed these things and said "Hey, I've got an idea that'll make us rich! Just sign a law that makes all the METRO areas Gas Stations in Missouri HAVE to install these! We'll charge 1,000.00 a handle and get rich!"
Freeking IDIOTS!
I really think the Governors Brother in Law designed these things and said "Hey, I've got an idea that'll make us rich! Just sign a law that makes all the METRO areas Gas Stations in Missouri HAVE to install these! We'll charge 1,000.00 a handle and get rich!"
Freeking IDIOTS!
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Houston
Yeah it was alot easier filling up my street bob than my EGC...
I bought that orange gas tank helper to and helps alot of spills if you push down real hard that way when it tops of stays in cone area...
Ive been wanting a center stand for my bike being in the garage...so I think I might get one to put on center stand while filling up also...should be able to get closer to 6 gallons then
I bought that orange gas tank helper to and helps alot of spills if you push down real hard that way when it tops of stays in cone area...
Ive been wanting a center stand for my bike being in the garage...so I think I might get one to put on center stand while filling up also...should be able to get closer to 6 gallons then
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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From: Independence, MO
Well it's compounded here in Missouri. There are spring loaded "Accordion" style vapor recovery wraps around each nozzle. (Not Diesel) and it HAS to be depressed like 1-1.5" BEFORE the danged thing will dispense fuel. SO sometimes your only option is to hold that with one hand and lift it so you can watch the fuel going in. They also have notices all over saying DO NOT TOP OFF.... yea right, who the hell listens to that? So not only are they a pain in the *** to use for bikes, they are not doing one bit of good for air pollution I doubt.
I really think the Governors Brother in Law designed these things and said "Hey, I've got an idea that'll make us rich! Just sign a law that makes all the METRO areas Gas Stations in Missouri HAVE to install these! We'll charge 1,000.00 a handle and get rich!"
Freeking IDIOTS!
I really think the Governors Brother in Law designed these things and said "Hey, I've got an idea that'll make us rich! Just sign a law that makes all the METRO areas Gas Stations in Missouri HAVE to install these! We'll charge 1,000.00 a handle and get rich!"
Freeking IDIOTS!
That must be the other side of the state. We don't have those in KC.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I never thought about the direction the door opens. The first push button latch I bought didn't have the correct spring to work with the '08 and newer bikes. I found that pushing down on the back of the lid helped to pop the lid open.