Modular helmets - OK to leave on in service stations?

[Laava]

Mind you, I used to work at BP. We had to watchout for guys who rode V Stroms, they were the real dangerous ones!

Dropping their bikes and leaking oil everywhere? Fuckers!

[avgas]

I always take of my helmet to chat at the Servo's. That way I look less like a power ranger, and people won't think I am a dick.

I also zip up my fly before leaving the bathroom. So I don't look like a sex offender.

[Berries]

You have to unzip your fly to have a slash which, I would assume, most blokes do regardless of whether that is the particular company policy or not.

Never been asked not to do it by the gimp behind the counter.

[Big Dog]

You have to keep in mind: you know you're harmless, do they?


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[yevjenko]

Never been asked to take off my full face helmet over here. Would never dream of leaving it on in the UK

[avgas]

You have to unzip your fly to have a slash which, I would assume, most blokes do regardless of whether that is the particular company policy or not.

Never been asked not to do it by the gimp behind the counter.

Generally if you need to be reminded to zip up the fly the shame.

Likewise hbavink ah confestaion chew ah mellmut sumtims ah muffins boar yoyce. So after a while of people looking at your like your an ass.....so its up to you if you wish to be asked to remove it.

A bit like walking around with your fly down really. Sure you can do it - but do you really need to look that cool all the time?

[unstuck]

I find the shotgun makes it hard to remove the helmet easily, so I leave it on. Plus I hate the way I look on tv, and those police 10/7 pricks are always so rude when talking about people.

[Berries]

Likewise hbavink ah confestaion chew ah mellmut sumtims ah muffins boar yoyce.

Yeah, but I don't want a conversation, or a coffee. I just want them to take the money that is in my hand for payment for the petrol that is already in my bike. Service from a service station if you will.

Doesn't happen to me now because I use the same Mobil station all the time where the dude does not get worked up if I keep my helmet on, or sit on the bike while filling it, and doesn't need telling that I am at pump five when he has a window and can work out that the helmet probably means that the bike is mine.

Back to the OP, who the fuck knows? Every petrol station will be different but an open modular helmet is no different to an open face helmet is it? I'd be choosing my helmet based on fit and feel, not whether it will comply with an unwritten rule that is being implemented by some random wanker who resents working at the petrol station anyway.

I find the shotgun makes it hard to remove the helmet easily, so I leave it on.

We've all seen your face, you can be exempt so you don't frighten the staff.

[unstuck]

Dont be so rude, fucker.

[avgas]

We've all seen your face, you can be exempt so you don't frighten the staff.

Wanna root princess?

[unstuck]

Wanna root princess?

Nah, husa is dreaming of that one, wouldnt want to spoil it for him.

[Berries]

Dont be so rude, fucker.

Yeah sorry, didn't mean to be personal.









It was aimed at everyone in Gore.

[Swoop]

Yeah, but I don't want a conversation, or a coffee. I just want them to take the money that is in my hand for payment for the petrol that is already in my bike. Service from a service station if you will.

It was a most pleasant surprise to use a Z petrol station last week, possibly the first time in 3 years. They now have a magical "eftpos at pump" system (which is just like what I have been using for the past 5yrs at their competitor).
A lady even offered to complete my fuelling requirements for me. I almost fell off of my unicorn with surprise at both!

[Daffyd]

Over here, they do all the work and take your money at the pump. The attendant takes the money to the cashier and brings back any change... and a receipt if required. Always greet me with a smile, and make me feel as though they really appreciate my business, even if my usual purchase is
<₱200 (NZ$5.53). I am NEVER asked to remove my lids, either full or open face.

[breakaway]

It was a most pleasant surprise to use a Z petrol station last week, possibly the first time in 3 years. They now have a magical "eftpos at pump" system (which is just like what I have been using for the past 5yrs at their competitor).
A lady even offered to complete my fuelling requirements for me. I almost fell off of my unicorn with surprise at both!

The reason its taken so long to become mainstream is because they don't want people to pay at the pump. If you pay at the pump, you don't go into the store. If you don't go into the store, you won't get suckered into buying an overpriced energy drink / keychain / sunglasses / chocolate bar.

I remember a while ago Mobil had pay-at-pump. A few months later pay-at-pump was restricted to fuel cards only. Then they axed it altogheter.