No helmets on forecourts

**nzcruzer** · 29th January 2009, 20:44

Originally Posted by 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

You get all this from watching the news

**mattian** · 29th January 2009, 20:51

Uh oh.... we're getting a little off topic now. Sounds like taking your helmet off at service stations isn't the only thing we're Thenthetive about.

**nzcruzer** · 29th January 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by koba

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

Bowsers....... Have not heard them called that for a long time.

I check six forecourts out on the way home and can say that not ALL state you must remove your helmet, did not bother to ask one attendant that was having his smoke break... go figure.

**nzcruzer** · 29th January 2009, 20:59

Originally Posted by mattian

Uh oh.... we're getting a little off topic now. Sounds like taking your helmet off at service stations isn't the only thing we're Thenthetive about.

Whateva...... I agree to disagree.....

Safe riding

**rabidnz** · 29th January 2009, 20:59

I got asked over the PA last nite when i was filling up with my helmet on so i took it off, but i soooo wish i was wearing the classic funny nose and glasses disguise underneath, woulda been priceless!

**fireliv** · 29th January 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by banditrider

Have been told to get off the bike while filling but ignore that one...

Can I ask y?? THere is a sign that shows a person on a bike filling up with a big red circle with a line through it stating not to do it???

I mean would suck if something happened causing your crutch to catch fire........

**mattian** · 29th January 2009, 21:03

Originally Posted by nzcruzer

Whateva...... I agree to disagree.....

Safe riding

hehe. cheers mate...... just yanking your chain.

**NordieBoy** · 29th January 2009, 21:09

Originally Posted by scumdog

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.

Not enough tassels?

**Blackshear** · 29th January 2009, 21:18

Having read only the initial and last posts, I have this to say.
1. I have not once been asked to remove my helmet. Once I have been asked to prepay, but I gave that silly little man a talk and he agreed on my calling him a wally. If they ask me to remove my helmet, then I will proceed to remove a few pumps from their nozzle.
2. Uh...
Fuck,
Wait.
FIGHT THE MACHINE, YEAAAAAAAH!

I actually do wonder how many bikes do a runner. I mean really.

**Usarka** · 29th January 2009, 21:26

ixion has a v good point. balance your helmet on bike and pray or put on petroleum soaked forecourt. or......

**gijoe1313** · 29th January 2009, 22:32

I find being dressed as red pajama camo ninja I have no probs!

I often walk into shops with helmet on and all and pass the time away having a nice chat with the people within!

'Cept for banks s'course, then I take the helmet off and just wear the balaclava!

Mind you, I'm only using the hole in the wall machines ...

And as for servos, no probs also! Just your everyday mr average red pajama camo ninja out for a nice little pootle ... doing no-one no harm!

**Mikkel** · 29th January 2009, 23:37

This issue really grind my gears. I have on occasion had requests to remove my helmet which I duly ignore and then take my business elsewhere in the future, plenty of petrol stations around.
I've even had a "service" station refuse to turn on the pump when filling up the car on one occasion because they couldn't see my numberplate. Fair enough, their call, my money and I can take them elsewhere.
I always make a point of opening my visor and getting my wallet out before entering the shop.

Another fun things are the stickers with all the things you are not allowed to do at a petrol station. One of them says that all mobile phones must be turned off - urban myths are all fun and games until they are allowed to form company policy. Funny that, I haven't seen them trying to actually enforce that one. How about that, having to leave all your mobile devices in the care of the operator before being allowed to pump gas...

Originally Posted by 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

Yes, but I am pretty sure a robber or thief would ignore the request to remove the helmet as well.
If they made it policy to call the police as soon as someone took more than 10 seconds to remove their helmet I think I would find that very entertaining indeed.