Remove your helmet

**steve_t** · 2nd July 2009, 12:49

Originally Posted by bogan

as in life, it is just a repition of all things past, and all things to come, circular, like a rainbow.

Like sands thru the hourglass....

**Mikkel** · 2nd July 2009, 14:04

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

I strongly suspect the stations do not like individuls sitting on their bike while filling up because of the risk of runners.....it would be easy!

Unless you can enter the forecourt, fill up and leave again - all at the speed of light then yes you have a point. If there's video cameras in place it wouldn't really matter whether you took the time to put the stand down and dismount before filling up. (Oh, and most tanks are equipped with overflows - so unless you are going further than 20 kms or have a centerstand you'll most likely be spilling petrol at your next stop.).

Let's face it, if the person behind the counter feels slightly intimidated by people not taking off their helmets they're probably not going to try and grab hold of and restrain you if you go to leave without paying.

**Little Smurf** · 3rd July 2009, 21:26

If I'm being a tourist on the back and I'm paying for it then no I will not take my helmet off, the attendants can see that I am literally getting off the bike and coming inside to pay, and have had no dramas to date they just think I'm a good bitch for paying for it

If I do take off the helmet it's for more than a fil up and pay situation it becomes a social gattering then of course the helmet comes off.

**Sammy12** · 20th August 2009, 23:48

What were you thinking going to North Cross.... come and visit me at Milford

Have only met 1 biker that took his helmet off to pay for fuel and thats only because he lingers for about 30 minutes to chat bike talk.
Currently working for Shell............. Not North Cross.. but they must be the only Shell on the shore to sport the helmet off sign.

**Conquiztador** · 21st August 2009, 06:47

I wear a open face helmet. I take my sunnies off. Never had a problem.

**sammcj** · 21st August 2009, 11:10

When I was 16-17 I used to work for Shell here in CHCH, they told us it was against franchise policy to allow people with helmit / head gear on.

I never adheared to this / asked anyone to remove their helmit as it is a clear crock of shite.

**LilSel** · 21st August 2009, 11:10

If you dont want to take your helmet off.... Then just walk over to the night pay window & pass your card there.... simple

everybody wins

**short-circuit** · 21st August 2009, 11:14

Originally Posted by LilSel

If you dont want to take your helmet off.... Then just walk over to the night pay window & pass your card there.... simple

everybody wins

But then how will I rip the cash register off the bench and balance it on my head as I take off down the road on my Trumpet?

**Krusti** · 23rd August 2009, 12:16

I don't have a problem taking my helmet off when refuelling. How else am I supposed to have a smoke while filling up ?

**breakaway** · 23rd August 2009, 14:52

Jesus titty fucking christ, the amount of bitching and moaning in this thread is just absolutely phenominal. take your god damn helmet off. Another minute or so out of your life! WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

**munterk6** · 23rd August 2009, 22:33

Originally Posted by breakaway

Jesus titty fucking christ, the amount of bitching and moaning in this thread is just absolutely phenominal. take your god damn helmet off. Another minute or so out of your life! WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

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**I'm motarded** · 24th August 2009, 08:13

I take my helmet off, dip my head in the bucket used for washing your windows then I flick my hair around like the woman from those shampoo commercials, that gets them going...

Shame tho as I have short hair so that prob why they look at me funny??

**dpex** · 24th August 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by K-BIKE

Hi Fellow Kiwi Bikers,
I went in to Shell Northcross and noted first of all a pool of thick oil about 100 mm across spilled on the concrete, then I noticed there had been a big spill of Diesel which had leaked out some 400 mm from the pump.

I got my fuel, went inside, gave the attendant my cash card and had him say "You have to take off your helmet!" I asked "Why" he said "It makes us feel more comfortable" I said "It is too inconvenient to take it off and put it back on each time I would rather shop where they don't have silly policies like that" He said there is a sign on the door, to which I said "You have my card, just bill me for the fuel and I won't be back". I also said to him "You have a major diesel spill that is actually dangerous and could cause someone with oil on their tyres to crash, you should clean up your forecourt" I got my receipt and left.

Anyone else had this total BS? what robber is going to drive in on an immaculate bike wearing fluoro jacket and helmet and then hold them up after filling up with petrol at 9.30 am on a Sunday?

We need a list of bike unfriendly fuel stations headed by Shell Northcross on the Shore in Auckland. Any others you know of?
Regards,
K-BIKE

You have afluro helmet? Gosh. That's a bit over the top, isn't it?

**chef** · 24th August 2009, 22:49

i think if i left my helmet on the guy will hide or faint in fear. my helmet is to evil made a lady poop her pants while she was crossing the road. might consider leaving it on though it is a bitch take off the gloves take off helmet get cash. and all back on again pain in the arse