06-01-2014, 01:10 PM
(05-29-2014, 09:20 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: I'm surprised Red Mist....would never think about using the gas pumps auto shut off on my motorcycle.....I watch it flow in the entire time.More on this; I generally like to watch my flow, too, but the older I get the slower the flow...
But seriously, many bikes have tanks where we just can't see the fuel flowing in, my FZ8 and BMW being examples. The FZ8 has a baffle just inside the fuel cap and the hole is just barely large enough to fit the nozzle. There are surrounding vent holes and you either wait for auto-shutoff or until the fuel starts coming up to the level of the vent holes in the baffle.
The BMW is filled up just like a car, pop in the nozzle and squeeze until it clicks off, so you can't see a thing.
The Suzuki GSX-R is easy to see inside as it has no baffle and large fuel filler opening.
So it varies from bike to bike. That CARB nozzle requires a firm grip (no jokes intended) and a good bit of pressure on the spring-loaded vapor recovery seal to fool it into thinking it's been inserted to the point of a good seal. (No pun intended there, either).
Filling a large tank can be a good workout depending on the type and brand of vapor recovery system.
Why does that sound weird?