I ain't doin first aid on burnt balls.

[Daise]

Dayum some people just don't learn.

There's a reason us servo peoples tell you lot to get off ya bike when filling up.
For one thing, the engine is still hot. Any spillage could light up and burn your nutsack.
Secondly, there is always a chance of sparks from the hose to the fuel tank, consequently blowing up and burning your nutsack and probably the rest of ya.

I think you guys have enough common sense. But there are a few who think they are invincible, such as some dickhead on a

red/white suzuki rego (1?)BM7 220

who thinks that we are telling him just for the fun of it. My manager literally told him to fuck off today because each time he is abusive and rude to us every time we tell him to get off the bike, which has been at least once a week for a few months now. He is not welcome back.

Sure, the statistics are low when it comes to this type of thing, but the chances are still there.

So please guys, when we tell youse to get off ya bikes, do so. Cos I got a hell-weak stomach and I ain't doin first aid on burnt balls.

[[-Sm0Ke-]]

i used to get told to get off my bike when riding my yz so often! not for safety issues, just the fact they thought we were gunna ride off without paying.. ive only once ever been told to get off my R6.. and it shat me up the wall.. Fact of the matter is im more stabalised and in control of the hose and filling procedure when im sat on the bike than standing next to it, plus i can fill it to the top as the bike is lvl and not on its stand. From wat ive witnessed in some servos is the attendents voice commin over the PA system and telling the biker to "get off the bike" and its never in a kind manner, like the 15yr old behind the counter is some sort of petrol nazi holding all the power..
these are just my views, but I definately think more attendants feel as if ur gunna pull a swifty rather than looking out for the well being of motorcyle riders out there.. :evil:

[Daise]

I, for one, don't not yell at people over the PA. Fuck that. Also, as a member of the bike community (even tho I'm just a pillion whore) I think safety first. All you guys are gonna get away with is less than $20 anyway if you do drive off. If you're worried about that, face your bike so the number plate is facing the window or the camera.

[TheonlyNinjabitches]

heres my 2cents on this

bloody shits me having to get off bike to fill up as ya dont get a full tank
ok if ya got a centre stand and all

fair more dangerous to hold fuel pump in one hand and bike centre in other than to sit on it i bet

how does other ppl feel about this one


if anyone wants to start a petition on this im in
what ever happenend to the parking one at scabs as well

[High Abuser]

Ah men
honestly you got more chance of it going up off the thing than on it...and its a pain in the arse.
As i tell ( told ) the guys ok when i drop it trying to fill it up "your way"
you can pay for the insurance.
the one hand balancing thing does work but Jees just to fill the tank

WTF I donty have one now any way..besides here they dont even worry bout the smoking thing or the cell phone thing either :shock:

Drives offs dont happen , you just gets shot at

[BMaN]

Jus t a thought... If you can find the (now rare) places that still let you swipe 'at the pump', you can pretty much do what you like. They have your details and at BP they actually reserve $70 if you use credit! I have found this to be the best way, coz you don't have to wait inlines or any of that shit, just swipe, fill and go.

The BEST part is that you don't have to remove your helmet!

bman.

[Anonymous]

The fuel going through the delivery hose builds up a static electricity charge.

If the bike isn't on either stand it's not earthed so you can get a spark if the static electricity discharges- which can ignite the fuel - they also make you put jerry cans on the floor for that reason and not fill them up in the back of the car.

That's what I heard but how many times has it happened?

(I also think they don't want you riding off without paying!)

[Gonzo]

I always sit on the biek n fill it up... and i aint dead yet....

Only a small amount of the servo ppl make me get off, i always assume they're wankers

Even though i have a centre stand its easier just to sit on it.

[DrZaius]

The rules are there for a reason. And that's beside the point, I sure as hell don't care that i have to get off my ass to fill up, you have to get off to pay anyway don't you.

Missing those extra drops of fuel.. damn will have to fill up a couple more times a year.

I cringe when i see a biker doing it. It looks like a style points game to me.

[Gonzo]

Or maybe its just easier for them to do...

and yes, put it on side stand AFTER closing filler cap then go pay... even easier.

and i'd say filling it on the side stand will make u miss out on alot more than a few drops.

[Hewie]

i wonder if u would be covered from a insurance angle should something go wrong ...

i would guess that the response would be along the lines that since u placeed both ur self and ur bike in danger and the fact that u ignored a recognised occ health and safety issue then u would get squat ..

and prolly sued to boot for doing it ..

[Daise]

hey, don't say I didn't warn you.

But all I was saying was I ain't doin first aid on burnt balls.

[Pete]

i wonder if u would be covered from a insurance angle should something go wrong ...  

i would guess that the response would be along the lines that since u placeed both ur self and ur bike in danger and the fact that u ignored a recognised occ health and safety issue then u would get squat  ..  

and prolly sued to boot for doing it ..

i would say you would only lose your insurance if they put a sign up next to the bowser.

it shits me as there is no notification and everytime they get on the PA they is rude about it. i think it is easyer and safer sitting on the bike with it upright while filling. if they say something i put my helmet on and ride to the next servo.

[bladebabe]

It doesn't bother me either way...

But don't all bikes have an overflow opening at the top of the tank :?:

Don't know if this is right (and correct me if I'm wrong) but here's something to think about....

If you sit on your bike and fill it right to the top then put it on its's side to go pay, the fuel is naturally going to level itself with the new position which means it is going to overflow and you lose those extra cents of fuel just put in :!: :?: :?

[Bulbous]

the bikes do have an overflow part, but the middle of the filler cap sticks out and seals the hole when you close the filler cap. otherwise fuel would piss out when you ride as well.