Gassing an Ultra
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From: North Carolina
I don't know why anybody would sit ON a motorcycle while filling it with fuel. The fact that you rode the bike to the pump means that it is hot. Glowing hot pipes and fuel are an awesome combination. If there is a fuel fire I sure want to be able to stand back and watch it. I would sure hate to be straddling the bike as it lights up... 
I would guess that HDMoCo thinks the same way and made the fuel door the way they did to make it less likely that someone would roast themselves while filling their hot skooter.
I would guess that HDMoCo thinks the same way and made the fuel door the way they did to make it less likely that someone would roast themselves while filling their hot skooter.
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From: Jersey Shore
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.
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I don't know why anybody would sit ON a motorcycle while filling it with fuel. The fact that you rode the bike to the pump means that it is hot. Glowing hot pipes and fuel are an awesome combination. If there is a fuel fire I sure want to be able to stand back and watch it. I would sure hate to be straddling the bike as it lights up...
I would guess that HDMoCo thinks the same way and made the fuel door the way they did to make it less likely that someone would roast themselves while filling their hot skooter.
I would guess that HDMoCo thinks the same way and made the fuel door the way they did to make it less likely that someone would roast themselves while filling their hot skooter.
You can also pour gas all over your bike (I've watched many noobs do it during a fill up) and without a flame...no fire.
Second, many fill their bikes while sitting on it because you can usually get an extra 1/4 gallon of fuel in it while standing the bike up but most sit on the bike just because it's easier.
Now you know why.
lp
Last edited by lp; Apr 9, 2010 at 10:19 PM.
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Never had a problem putting gas in my Ultra on the jiffy stand, just leave the front wheel straight, and you have plenty of room to work the pump. I just slow down at 4 gallons, and have never splashed the tank.
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