Why not to leave your bike running while filling up

**R650R** · 14th October 2015, 15:53

Maybe he'll buy a more advanced bike that burns the fuel inside the engine instead of in the exhausts....

I really don't see the attraction of refuelling the bike while sitting on it. Is it some kind of metrosexual erotica having all that potential kinetic energy pumping through that pipe in your hand.... or is the desire to get penis cancer from soaking in the fumes.
Whether its the cage or bike I'm always making a point of standing upwind of the fumes emanating...

**Oakie** · 14th October 2015, 18:29

Originally Posted by R650R

I really don't see the attraction of refuelling the bike while sitting on it. Is it some kind of metrosexual erotica having all that potential kinetic energy pumping through that pipe in your hand.... or is the desire to get penis cancer from soaking in the fumes.

You get a bit more fuel in. I told Mr Grumpy that it meant I could put another litre in. Don't know if it is true but I'm sure I geta bit more in. He said I'd be sorry if I got it on my pants. I probably would but it would probably take a pump malfunction and slow reactions for that to happen.

And as for penis cancer ... well if it means extra cells down there that means it'll get bigger so yeah ... how bad can it be!

**Swoop** · 14th October 2015, 19:01

Another example that confirms that "95% of harley's are still on the road, the rest made it home"...

**Moise** · 14th October 2015, 20:49

There's something about the idea of sitting on a bike filling a petrol tank between my legs that doesn't appeal...

And anyway you have to get off the bike to pay for the fuel.

**Oakie** · 14th October 2015, 21:32

Perhaps it is a sexual thing? Subconsciously putting that large nozzle into that inviting hole and filling it with your 'essence'. (The French speakers out there will appreciate the pun).

**varminter** · 15th October 2015, 20:03

If you fill the bike upright then stick it on the side stand to pay/fart/ scratch your arse etc does the petrol spill over the side?

**Oakie** · 15th October 2015, 21:37

Originally Posted by varminter

If you fill the bike upright then stick it on the side stand to pay/fart/ scratch your arse etc does the petrol spill over the side?

No. Damn you! Now when I wake up at 3am tomorrow morning, the question that will run through my mind is why it doesn't spill. Is it the petrol cap ... or is it that you really don't get any more in filling upright?

**manxkiwi** · 16th October 2015, 09:31

Wow, that was way more spectacular than I though it was going to be!

I also get to use my favourite comment of 'f'ing brain donor'.

Mods: I see a quote previously including the video, I got flamed recently for making that mistake (unknowingly). Is it OK now?

**onearmedbandit** · 16th October 2015, 11:27

Originally Posted by manxkiwi

Mods: I see a quote previously including the video, I got flamed recently for making that mistake (unknowingly). Is it OK now?

It's Shaun, can't teach him anything. I fixed it.

**awa355** · 16th October 2015, 12:09

Originally Posted by Moise

There's something about the idea of sitting on a bike filling a petrol tank between my legs that doesn't appeal...

And anyway you have to get off the bike to pay for the fuel.

With all the drive off thefts these days, most pump attendants would be fairly suspicious of a rider sitting on the bike, helmet on and filling the tank.

**Big Dog** · 16th October 2015, 12:53

Originally Posted by awa355

With all the drive off thefts these days, most pump attendants would be fairly suspicious of a rider sitting on the bike, helmet on and filling the tank.

Especially true if the engine is running.

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**Big Dog** · 16th October 2015, 13:03

Originally Posted by Oakie

No. Damn you! Now when I wake up at 3am tomorrow morning, the question that will run through my mind is why it doesn't spill. Is it the petrol cap ... or is it that you really don't get any more in filling upright?

If you really want to be awake nights... track your fuel efficiency for a month of brimming and compare to a month of filling to the bottom of your filler spout on the stand.

It may not be as true with fuel injected bikes but carbed bikes supposedly run a little lean until the breather house is cleared. You subconsciously compensate.

I was suspicious when caltex told me this and tracked my kms and compared as above on my GSX1100F.

Turns out the fuel company was right.
I was buying an extra 500ml per tank but range was not reflective.
I was not travelling any further for the extra 8 litres.

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**Moise** · 16th October 2015, 16:14

Originally Posted by Big Dog

If you really want to be awake nights... track your fuel efficiency for a month of brimming and compare to a month of filling to the bottom of your filler spout on the stand.

It may not be as true with fuel injected bikes but carbed bikes supposedly run a little lean until the breather house is cleared. You subconsciously compensate.

I was suspicious when caltex told me this and tracked my kms and compared as above on my GSX1100F.

Turns out the fuel company was right.
I was buying an extra 500ml per tank but range was not reflective.
I was not travelling any further for the extra 8 litres.

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If I have trouble sleeping tonight, I know who to blame!

**p.dath** · 17th October 2015, 12:40

Originally Posted by jonnyk5614

I always stay on the bike and no-one has ever moaned. I want the bike horizontal so I can brim the tank.
I always put the kickstand out though so that if something went tits up, I could jump straight off the bike and not drop it.

Ah, wouldn't you want the bike to be as vertical as possible? If you brimmed it and then used the kick stand wouldn't fuel then spill out?