Remove your helmet

[Maha]

I wonder if it has it occurred to any of these gas station workers that should they be facing a real robber you're unlikely to comply with their request anyway.

And they wont be wearing a helmet either, more likely a bandana/truckers cap on backwards and sunny's (that they stole from the servo earlier that day)

[mynameis]

I wonder if it has it occurred to any of these gas station workers that should they be facing a real robber you're unlikely to comply with their request anyway.

No you'll demand the robber take his balaclava off because there's a sign outside

Lots of people in this thread need perms I think I should go and get one too.

[BMWST?]

Really? How do you figure that number? !

it was quite easy really at the time the pollindicated that 50 people did not remove their helmets.That is the topic of discussion,

[Ragingrob]

it was quite easy really at the time the pollindicated that 50 people did not remove their helmets.That is the topic of discussion,

Surely you could have maybe taken the percentage? I reckon the percentage from the poll out of the total motorcycle population would be slightly above 50

[Swoop]

As I am reasonably confident, that if you go into a gas station with your pants at your knees... no-one will have any idea what you look like. Helmet or no helmet. Because no-one will be looking at your face...[/SIZE]

OK. I'll bite.....

[quickbuck]

Surely you could have maybe taken the percentage? I reckon the percentage from the poll out of the total motorcycle population would be slightly above 50

Lies, Darn lies, and statistics.....

[the mouse]

So why don't they have a system where "gas up only" vehicles can drive in - one way, fill up, then have a window cashier that drops a exit gate when you've paid, letting you out ........baaaa
because when you are inside with your helmet off, you could be tempted to see and buy munchies from their stacked shelves. This is what they make their money out of, there's no money in gas, despite the price of it.

Taking the helmet off and on with specs is a PITA.
There's only one Um, that's *uck UM, shop elsewhere.
Another pump shop will soon get to know you if you are a regular visitor and of no threat as a low life snivelling petrol pilferer, just as a low life snivelling motorcyclist.


Any get annoyed with selective attendants filling up cars on the forecourt, when meanwhile a que up at the till is waiting to pay?

[vifferman]

In fact, I am unconvinced that helmets are indeed used to obfuscate the identity of petrol staion robbers. Has there EVER been an example of someone roibbing a petrol station in NZ wearing a helmet? I suspect there will have been many more cases of robers wearing hoodies, caps and sunglasses etc.

I haven't heard of any robberies with people wearing helmets.

And yep how many cases have there been if any of a robber wearing a helmet? Especially one riding a bike with his wallet out and in full bike gear? How can they enforce something with no precedent?

Indeed.
But it seems most of the people getting angry about the idea of not taking your helmet off unless asked to, obviously haven't resorted to thinking thisw through logically. It's easier to just resort to name-calling.

As has already been said... Eftpos at pumps solves all.

Yeah.
I wish it had been brought in instead of pre-pay. In fact, I'd just decided to start going to Mobil because they had EFTPOS at the pump, when they brought in their stupid 'Mobil card or prepay only'.

But (however!) it's not a big deal. It's instructive to watch the odd person here show their true colours or get on their high horse.

[quickbuck]

In fact, I'd just decided to start going to Mobil because they had EFTPOS at the pump, when they brought in their stupid 'Mobil card or prepay only'.
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Also, people stopped using it because you could get 4 cents per litre off (at Mobil) if you brought a couple of chocolate bars........

Yes, ironic I know, but people are funny creatures sometimes.

[MarkH]

If you drive into a car park and there is an attendant taking the fees (I'm thinking of showgrounds and such where the dude in the white coat ambles up to collect as you drive/ride in ) , do you remove your helmet before handing him your money, and riding on? If not, where is the difference?

What am I missing here? Is this a trick question? My first instinct is to guess that the difference is that you are actually riding the motorcycle, therefore you wear the helmet whether it is rude or not and the dude has to accept that. I guess this is too obvious and the answer must be something else - I give up, what's the real answer?

[NordieBoy]

HOWEVER, the fact is that when someone is wearing a helmet, you can't see any part of their face using a security camera. The places asking you to remove your helmet are just being cautious.

Really?

I'll have a little go at generalising myself then.
Only the minority wearing fullface helmets can't be seen by the security cameras...

The ones wearing openface/flips/skullcaps/half helmets are in full view.

I don't think there are any servos around here that have the sticker beside the door. Caltex Bishopdale used to.

[MarkH]

my main concerns were cunts who thought smoking was an ideal thing to do while fuelling.

This is an easy one to explain - some people are fuckin' stupid! (Just think about how stupid the average person is and realise that half the people are stupider than that)

Gotta admit, I'm happy that my local servo staff dont seem to be bothered by me wearing my lid inside to pay. Granted, the guys there know me, I only live down the road but if a servo enforced that rule on me, I wouldnt go back.

Clever man - you have a choice of where to take your business and you choose the place that gives you the greatest service & convenience - this is exactly what you are supposed to do. Any service station has the right to require you to remove your helmet, any motorist has the right to take their business elsewhere.

it was quite easy really at the time the pollindicated that 50 people did not remove their helmets.That is the topic of discussion,

How many in total answered that poll? How many motorcyclists in total are riding in NZ? What number of motorcyclists does that 50 actually represent?

[discotex]

No you'll demand the robber take his balaclava off because there's a sign outside

Lots of people in this thread need perms I think I should go and get one too.

I'm thinking they should upgrade the signs to..

"NO WEAPONS ALLOWED ON THIS PREMISES"

It'll go nicely with the no smoking/no cellphones/drive-offs will be prosecuted/etc signs that everyone ignores as well.

And they wont be wearing a helmet either, more likely a bandana/truckers cap on backwards and sunny's (that they stole from the servo earlier that day)

If we build a motorway through Waterview this whole crime problem goes away according to Ms Lee

[skinman]

LMAO Nothing like a good pointless discussion. I take a 10L fuel can in & fill it at the same time as the cage because my mop has such a HUGE tank.

[LaytonNZ]

Step 1 - Wear a belaclava and sunglasses under your helmet.

Step 2 - Wear your helmet into the shop.

Step 3 - Remove your helmet when asked leaving the belaclava. Put your glasses back on.

Step 4 - When they ask you to take the belaclava off ask them where the sign is.

Laugh your arse off at them as their brain explodes trying to comprehend what just happened.

ahahaha....in one word..awesome.