Refuelling whilst still mounted

[Headbanger]

I still can't understand why people can't respect the wishes of the business owner/operator? Why is it such a problem? Why should he/she need a reason? Surely people haven't become THAT self centered!

We Bad, We Nationwide

[Mikkel]

We Bad, We Nationwide

Even worse, international...

[slowpoke]

Cos they believe that if they pay money, they should be able to do whatever the fuck they like

Try that attitude at a pub, or a supermarket, or a golf course or pretty much anywhere and you'll soon be out the door.

Oh but folks don't have their magic motorcycling mojo with them then so it doesn't count, no one knows thay are a biker, so they're allowed to be soft cocks like the rest of us. "I'm a motorcyclist so I'm the biggest baddest muthafucka to ride the face of the earth....on my bitchin' VTR250" until I get home to mummy, or da missus. "Lookamee, lookamee, I'm defying THE MAN! Fuck that PC crap!"....until they park the bike in the shed (don't scratch the family Hyundai!) and it's "Yes, luv I'll pick up the dog's shit just as soon as I've finished loading the dishwasher".

Haha, brilliant stuff, keep it comin'!

[avgas]

Oh but folks don't have their magic motorcycling mojo with them then so it doesn't count, no one knows thay are a biker, so they're allowed to be soft cocks like the rest of us. "I'm a motorcyclist so I'm the biggest baddest muthafucka to ride the face of the earth....on my bitchin' VTR250" until I get home to mummy, or da missus. "Lookamee, lookamee, I'm defying THE MAN! Fuck that PC crap!"....until they park the bike in the shed (don't scratch the family Hyundai!) and it's "Yes, luv I'll pick up the dog's shit just as soon as I've finished loading the dishwasher". !

Hey man that is a bit unfair.
How else would Harley sell motorbikes?

[steve_t]

I wonder if any of the antiestablishment types on here would be game to walk into their bank with a full face helmet on and ask to see the manager to tell them that their rule about no helmets in banks is a bullshit one

[avgas]

I run the philosophy that helmets are worn to protect ones head.
Those who walk into banks/hotels/parks/petrol stations still wearing helmets should not be mocked. They could hurt themselves, and its not their fault they have to travel around in short buses.
Don't judge them until you know them
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[dipshit]

"I'm a motorcyclist so I'm the biggest baddest muthafucka to ride the face of the earth....on my bitchin' VTR250" until I get home to mummy, or da missus. "Lookamee, lookamee, I'm defying THE MAN! Fuck that PC crap!"....until they park the bike in the shed (don't scratch the family Hyundai!) and it's "Yes, luv I'll pick up the dog's shit just as soon as I've finished loading the dishwasher".

haha... That soooo sums up the typical New Zealand motorcyclist.!

And is why I keep using the word 'motorcyclists' around here. "Bikers" my ass.

[steve_t]

I run the philosophy that helmets are worn to protect ones head.
Those who walk into banks/hotels/parks/petrol stations still wearing helmets should not be mocked. They could hurt themselves, and its not their fault they have to travel around in short buses.
Don't judge them until you know them

I thought it was cos they'd run out of Zovirax

[Berries]

I wonder if any of the antiestablishment types on here would be game to walk into their bank with a full face helmet on and ask to see the manager to tell them that their rule about no helmets in banks is a bullshit one

Who said that was bullshit ? I am pretty sure they would make you get off the bike to serve you, which is what the thread is about. The helmet issue is totally different. At a bank you can’t park outside the door, generally have to queue for a few minutes, and then have a conversation with a human being. Oh yes, and a few serious security concerns because some banks are known to have a bit of money on the premises occasionally.

A petrol station is a bit different. You drive to the door, literally, fill up then walk in to hand over your moolah. No words needs to be exchanged, unless they can't guess which pump the bike is at. I don't want coffee or a conversation, or to stretch my legs while poncing around the forecourt posing in my new leathers, I just want to fill up, pay and get back on the road. So on the helmet thing I go elsewhere rather than put some 15yo on the spot with a helmet wearing “scary biker” facing them off. It can’t be a major issue because very few petrol stations do this. My favourite was filling up and then going in to pay (Shell) and being told, after he had taken my money, that it was “illegal” to serve me with my helmet on. I am not antiestablishment but this made me laugh. What are they going to do ? Call the Police or drain the fuel from the bike ? Once it is in the tank they are pretty much powerless if they want my money.

And is why I keep using the word 'motorcyclists' around here. "Bikers" my ass.

Oooooo, that magic word again. Ixion was banging on “I would deny the name of biker to any rider who blah blah blah” Funny. I have only ever used it as a derogatory term. I ride a bike, therefore I am a bike rider. Biker, bikie, boatie, surfie, all twee little boxes to categorise people. You can keep it. And your donkey.

[Swoop]

A petrol station is a bit different. You drive to the door, literally, fill up then walk in to hand over your moolah. No words needs to be exchanged, unless they can't guess which pump the bike is at.

I have had exactly that. Only the bike at one pump and a people-mover at another pump. The rest of the station was empty. The rocket scientist behind the cash register looks up and utters the classic quote "which pump?"...
Just had to reply "the car. I'm off to a fancy dress party".

Fuc*ing overpaid retard. Bring back eftpos on the pump!

[Ratti]

have had two different experiences wearing helmets at gasup's.

One is my local, I wander in there with flipup lid open and no one cares.
I wander in to Bombay hills gasup with same deal and get scared little serveover man stammering about taking my helmet off before he'll serve me...

wtf?

mind you maybe the AK one MIGHT have been cos I rode up with a patched 'club' member??? still, I ride a ratti old japper, wearing cordura gear and a white shoei and am a woman...you would think he'd have noticed a slight difference in general presentation???? sheesh...did he want my money or not?

[scumdog]

That's not to say that I can see any real merit to sitting astride your bike while refueling. Seems like a bad idea to me, but hey I'm not going to tell you how to live your life.

I gave that a go once - splashed fuel that I wouldn't if I had been sitting on the bike like I normallly do (cause if you have the bike on its stand and can't get the right side of your bike nearest to the pump you have to walk around the front of the bike.) and also ended up not getting the same amount of fuel into it.

Each to their own I guess...

[Deano]

What about those bloody idiots that keep their hand on the handle and trigger and stand in front of the car filler while fuelling - don't they know that if it splashes back, the poor dears will get petrol on their hands or worse ?!!

Funny how that isn't on the 'prohibited acitivities signs'. Never seen an attendant run out to stop anyone either.

[proseuche]

Haha, issues! I always refuel while seated. Not to get maximum fuel in the tank, just beause I'm lazy. And I don't have a penis, so don't have the syndrome, so your premise is all wrong.

[Lurch]

A petrol station is a bit different. You drive to the door, literally, fill up then walk in to hand over your moolah. No words needs to be exchanged, unless they can't guess which pump the bike is at. I don't want coffee or a conversation, or to stretch my legs while poncing around the forecourt posing in my new leathers, I just want to fill up, pay and get back on the road. So on the helmet thing I go elsewhere rather than put some 15yo on the spot with a helmet wearing “scary biker” facing them off.

Unfortunately there have been far too many assaults on Station Attendants over the last years and their only hope is that the low-lifes will be put off by having to get their mugs on camera. If you are wearing your helmet you are not recogniseable and are therefore a potential threat.