Hazard of filling tank while sitting on the bike

[furious_blue_imp]

apologies if this is a re-post.

People have told me that they fill their tanks without getting off the bike and that it saves time.

After seeing this (below), I don't think I'll *ever* try it !


http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-vide...z3TFTwktzI

[Cormanus]

Good one furious_blue. It took nearly a minute to get the fire extinguishers going. It was probably quicker than it seemed, but it did look to me like people hadn't really been trained in their use.

[AllenM_imp]

Wow, I have done this a few times in Oregon as they usually have the fuel nozzle ready for you as you pull up. Never again!

[Guth_imp]

Hmm, this is definitely some food for thought as I've pretty much always remained seated on my bike when filling up. However, I've never fully engaged the nozzle, relying on the auto shut-off feature. I didn't think anyone on a bike did, maybe I'm wrong?

[Elipten_imp]

I was taught 40 years ago never to fuel sitting on the bike. Now I know why. The poor rider was on fire in the background.


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[Blockhead_imp]

I always thought it was common sense to get off the bike when fueling....Gives my butt a break too

[Rocky_imp]

I always thought it was common sense to get off the bike when fueling....Gives my butt a break too

I agree 100%.
As far as I'm concerned, it's much too awkward to do it sitting on the bike anyway.
It's a good chance for a butt rest as you said.

[emptysea]

I'm not in the least bit concerned about the extremely unlikely possabilty of engulfing my tropical region in flames. It's a million to one shot. I started getting off the bike and putting it on the center stand for fueling for three other reasons: First, as Blockhead stated, it gives my butt (legs, back) a chance to stretch. Second, and most important, the unoccupied seat gives me a stable and non-grimy platform on which to rest my tank bag. Now, I don't have to worry about the magnets picking up any sort of metal flakes that might be on the ground or getting dirt, grease, or fuel on the bag. Third, I can see into the tank easier from the side. I also am convinced that I can squeeze a few extra drops of fuel in this way, but that has not been scientifically proven to my knowledge. Happy fueling!

[CB4ME_imp]

Guilty. I usually remain sitting on the tank. We don't have attendants my area.

I slowly and carefully fill the tank, trying hard not to splash as much as a drop of gas on the tank. I stop filling short of full because many pumps don't stop immediately when you disengage the pump handle.

Some pumps seem to have 2 speeds - full off or full on - making it extremely difficult to regulate flow. If that's the case, I get off the bike.

[darcho_imp]

Same for me, first reason is we don't have attendants here, and 2nd is I wouldn't like this beautiful tank being damaged by an uncareful attendant. Of course you have to be careful when you fill the tank, but that's plain common sense. Plus, it saves time.