EXPDSGT
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This Sunday Morning I decided to take a ride on my new FJR-A. Since my gas gauge had been flashing for some time I went to get my third tank of gas in the three days that I have been able to ride my new Blue Star. I pulled into the SAME pump (Union 76 station) that I had used yesterday to fill up. Just as I had yesterday; I put the nozzle in letting the recovery ring sit on the aluminum ring on the tank and locked the auto fill/auto off handle in the lowest volume setting. I was watching to see how much gas it would take when I heard SPLASHING and the sound of LIQUID flowing on the cement. I turned back to the task at hand to see my new FJR being totally bathed in gas -- freely flowing out of my tank, all over the motor, plastic and seat. I released the auto lever as quick as I could and looked for water to dilute the gas. There was none; so I grabbed the windshield washer thingie and put as much water on my baby as I could.
Luckily I had only driven from my house, about a quarter of a mile, so the motor was not very hot. I hate to think what would of happened if I had gassed after my 100 mile morning ride. Gas went everywhere. My Alpine Stars (with the non-skid rubber sole) slid for about three feet as I jumped back then forward to shut off the nozzle. It seems they are non-skid unless they are standing in 1/4 inch of gasoline.
I told the attendant and all he was concerned with was the gas all over his island. I rolled the bike out of the puddle knowing the tires were going to be very slick after their bath. I sloughed windshield water on as much as I could and held my breath and refired her up. (I let it sit for a while before this). It didn't catch on fire and me and my insurance company are glad of that. I wet the seat and it appears to be O.K.
So if you use the auto fill/auto stop feature of the gas pumps, be aware they do fail (even if they worked the day prior). I don't know what will happen with a "HOT" engine but it was a big scary mess with a cold one. The attendant did not even act like he was going to check out the pump; which bothers me. I will have to find a different station and darn they have gas for a nickle less than others.
I am not sure how I will handle gassing in the future as you can barely see the gas as it fills. If anyone has an idea let me know. C.R.
Luckily I had only driven from my house, about a quarter of a mile, so the motor was not very hot. I hate to think what would of happened if I had gassed after my 100 mile morning ride. Gas went everywhere. My Alpine Stars (with the non-skid rubber sole) slid for about three feet as I jumped back then forward to shut off the nozzle. It seems they are non-skid unless they are standing in 1/4 inch of gasoline.
I told the attendant and all he was concerned with was the gas all over his island. I rolled the bike out of the puddle knowing the tires were going to be very slick after their bath. I sloughed windshield water on as much as I could and held my breath and refired her up. (I let it sit for a while before this). It didn't catch on fire and me and my insurance company are glad of that. I wet the seat and it appears to be O.K.
So if you use the auto fill/auto stop feature of the gas pumps, be aware they do fail (even if they worked the day prior). I don't know what will happen with a "HOT" engine but it was a big scary mess with a cold one. The attendant did not even act like he was going to check out the pump; which bothers me. I will have to find a different station and darn they have gas for a nickle less than others.
I am not sure how I will handle gassing in the future as you can barely see the gas as it fills. If anyone has an idea let me know. C.R.
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