No helmets on forecourts

[nico]

FFS... How do you ride a bike with those blinkers on?

well enough

[Gareth51]

Shell Kapiti have the same problem so I dont go there, or fill up the company vehicles there either

[Brooke]

I have only been asked once before and that was at my local, I kindly advised the attendant that I practically work next door, said my rego was enough for them to find me and that the reason I didn't remove my helmet was due to the time it took me to put it back on with gloves etc and I would only be holding up the queue. They were pretty good about it actually, now I go in there all the time and they all know who I am. Particular attendand never speaks to me though, go figure.

[Max Preload]

Particular attendant never speaks to me though, go figure.

Bonus!

[far queue]

Muslim women aren't allowed to drive

This should be extended to all women

[nzcruzer]

The reason I leave my helmet on is because I fill my own tank ( like most bikers) and when it does splash out it runs straight onto my exhaust pipe, so for my own safety reasons I prefer to leave my helmet on while filling. I did not say I take my helmet off when paying, I said "I don't have a problem being asked to take my helmet off when inside paying" Like others that have said I too leave my helmet on and have my wallet out before they
get spooked.

[scumdog]

Only once.
At a Shell Shop

Was told to take my skull-mask off before going into a gas station to use the toilet, even after speaking to CB who was paying for her gas ( I didn't need any).

Atttendant repeated the request/order.

So I left, stood in the doorway and pissed myself (just kidding!!) but yeah, I roade off muttering.

And wait for this: it was in Gore.

[Supermac Jr]

I normally take it off and I'll have something to drink (difficult to drink Coke with a helmet on and yes I pay for the drink & the fuel). As for people having to wait while I gear up - I just smile and 'waive'

[nzcruzer]

If you go into a bank they would ask you to do the same thing. Its about security and theft..... its nothing personal, try not to take it that way.

Your comparing apples with oranges, I wasn't trying to fill my tank with bank notes!

[mattian]

Its not like comparing apples with oranges at all. Its all about theft. Have you been watching the news lately? theft of fuel is at an all time high.

[koba]

YAY! another pointless whinge!
I think both Shells in Upper Hutt have excellent customer service.
I think they must get checked on alot because I notice the staff always ask if you want any specials and all that.

[nzcruzer]

Its not like comparing apples with oranges at all. Its all about theft. Have you been watching the news lately? theft of fuel is at an all time high.

Have not seen the news all summer been out riding, and I bank online .... All banks clearly state no helmets to be worn inside the bank. No petrol stations state helmets must be removed on the forecourt, yet this one screams it at you over the pa. So where does the bank fit in again?

[mattian]

Bank = money...... people use diguises to steal money,
Petrol = money...... people use disguises to steal fuel,
hence..... no helmets to be worn in banks, petrol stations, and probably a few other places wouldnt let you wear them either

[koba]

Have not seen the news all summer been out riding, and I bank online .... All banks clearly state no helmets to be worn inside the bank. No petrol stations state helmets must be removed on the forecourt, yet this one screams it at you over the pa. So where does the bank fit in again?

They all say it next to the bowsers.
They also say no straddling motorcycles, no cellphones on forecourt no smoking etc etc..

[Ixion]

Then it is up to the petrol stations to provide safe, clean storage for them.

I remove my helmet on entering a bank - I have no problem with it. But then, the bank has clean, dry, counter space for me to put it down on. And does not require me to manipulate awkward hoses dispensing large quantities of highly flammable liquid. Whilst at the same time holding and balancing a motorcycle. With a still very hot engine.