Remove your helmet

**rosie631** · 17th May 2009, 16:41

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

I saw a sign at a servo in West Auckland a couple of years ago that said 'No Helmets Allowed'.

So, I went to the counter and enquired where the non Jewish gas station was.....they didnt find it funny at all

Shalom.......

LMAO Trust you to lower the tone

**Pussy** · 17th May 2009, 16:44

I really don't see the problem of extending the small courtesy of removing a helmet....

**FJRider** · 17th May 2009, 16:46

The servo' in Alex I fill at, is a motorbike shop too. Never take my helmet off ... and never been asked to. They do know me by name though... the bike is well known round here too.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th May 2009, 16:56

Originally Posted by FJRider

The servo' in Alex I fill at, is a motorbike shop too. Never take my helmet off ... and never been asked to. They do know me by name though... the bike is well known round here too.

Years ago...I worked in a motorcycle shop that had this one particular customer, that always wore his fullface helmet when in the shop...and talking to us. The owner of said shop one day finally got the shits...went out the back...and put his own on, then came back out to see this chap. The customer in question looked flabbergasted and left. Odd.

**nsrpaul** · 17th May 2009, 16:57

Originally Posted by Pussy

I really don't see the problem of extending the small courtesy of removing a helmet....

agree completly, quite rude to do otherwise

we have enough greif without being rude to undeserving forcourt types

get overyourself and take your helmet off

**Swoop** · 17th May 2009, 16:57

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

I purchase gas from shell northcross without incident.......'course the first time they ask me to fill my bike on the side stand, or take my helmet off will be the day they receive the bird, a healthy 'fuck you' and the cessation of my patronage.
Watching a customer fill their motorcycle with gas, wait patiently in line with cashflow card in hand and then insist they take their helmet off lacks any know application of logic. So fuck 'em!

I have a simple policy of "if they want the helmet removed - No problems!"
Just take off gloves, then helmet and sunnies, conduct transaction.
Remain at the counter!!!
Replace helmet and sunnies. Replace wallet. Replace gloves. Etc.

Sometimes I forget to put the radar detector earphone back in the ear, so I have to remove the helmet, etc, etc... Sometimes it can take aaaaaages...
Shame that their pump isn't pumping their product and other customers are inconvenienced by their policy.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th May 2009, 16:59

Originally Posted by mynameis

Comparing Banks to Service Stations?

So taking helmet off will do what? Help detect and identify your face in the video? Or does it reduce crime? Or will it prevent crime?

And if a Muslim wears a burka then they shouldn't be allowed in the service station either or does she need to take it off too?

For a logical explanation read this post below:

+ 1

Think you're missing my original point. Rules are the fucking rules. Hope your new carpet smells of dogshit.

**Ragingrob** · 17th May 2009, 17:02

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Think you're missing my original point. Rules are the fucking rules. Hope your new carpet smells of dogshit.

Do you obey every road rule every day every second?

**mynameis** · 17th May 2009, 17:04

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Think you're missing my original point. Rules are the fucking rules. Hope your new carpet smells of dogshit.

Nah you've hit off centre a few times now.

Following the rules because they are "rules" without questioning it is just plain old silly and stupid.

**vifferman** · 17th May 2009, 17:04

Excitement!
People with large egos and whose opinions are always right!
Blah blah blah....
Puhleease! Stop being so precious and exciteable.

I never take my helmet off at the service stations I frequent. It's kinda obvious I'm there to buy gas, not rob them Hey! I've just filled my bike, up, I've got my wallet out!), it's invariably during commuter hour, not the "wee small act like an arsehole and steal shit" hours, and I use the same coupla servos.
I always take my helmet off for banks, shops, etc.
Difference? Buying petrol is a quick (2 minute?) act, whereas the others require walking a bit further, and waiting longer. People on bikes at a petrol station who walk in, wallet in hand, are invariably not asking for it to be filled with cash, whereas someone walking into a bank wearing a helmet is not likely to be depositing cah, incognito like.

If anyone asked me to take my helmet off, I would, then explain why I had left it on, and tell them while I understood their policy, it was kinda stupid (read Sunhunting's post and personal experience).
In the final analysis, I am a customer, expect reasonable service, and if I don''t get it (like at the Caltex at the end of our street which - surprise, surprise! - is now out of business), I'll take my custom elsewhere. My perogative.

**SARGE** · 17th May 2009, 17:05

Originally Posted by Laxi

B. you're probably the same guy who comlains about arabs wearing burkas around

no... thats me .....

**smoky** · 17th May 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

So if you had new carpet in ya house...and your rules were no shoes inside...you'd be cool with people saying "Fuck you and your rules...I don't need manners" and stomping dog shit all through your new carpet? Or...your rules are that nobody helps themselves to sitting on your bike...etc etc.

What a stupid comparison ??

**mynameis** · 17th May 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by Swoop

I have a simple policy of "if they want the helmet removed - No problems!"
Just take off gloves, then helmet and sunnies, conduct transaction.
Remain at the counter!!!
Replace helmet and sunnies. Replace wallet. Replace gloves. Etc.

Sometimes I forget to put the radar detector earphone back in the ear, so I have to remove the helmet, etc, etc... Sometimes it can take aaaaaages...
Shame that their pump isn't pumping their product and other customers are inconvenienced by their policy.

+ 1 I like that one little less harsher than what I have done

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

Do you obey every road rule every day every second?

Maybe he does

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th May 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

Do you obey every road rule every day every second?

Every single one except the speed limit. But I'm fully prepared to pay the price for ignoring that one of caught.

**FJRider** · 17th May 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Years ago...I worked in a motorcycle shop that had this one particular customer, that always wore his fullface helmet when in the shop...and talking to us. The owner of said shop one day finally got the shits...went out the back...and put his own on, then came back out to see this chap. The customer in question looked flabbergasted and left. Odd.

It is as always... A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE. This flows on, to the importance of those getting INconvenienced. A client/customer, or themselves. Continued business with said client/customer, or NOT. To offend/embarrass a client/customer used to be a no-no. When did this change ... ???