Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
"All her bikes .... "? Why have I never met any such woman in all my years?
I believe that he is married to a unicorn ... I've heard of such a woman but believed it to be folklore ... The stuff of legend ..."All her bikes .... "? Why have I never met any such woman in all my years?
A least you didn't catch your foot as you rode offActually thought of this thread earlier today at the end of a ride. I've always pulled up to either side of the pump, side stand, dismount and fuel. But because I read this I thought, "Hmm, let's see" and went for the fill-up while sitting astride. Of course in order to do this you need to pull close enough to the pump to reach the card slot and little keypad. Fail. Too far. But now close enough that I end up kicking the pump as I swing my leg over getting off. Next realized that I now only have a few inches of space between the bike and the curbing so I'm twisting my feet about as I turn between pump and tank. Lastly had to step up onto the island before swinging my leg back over getting on, careful not to hear the embarrassing thunk from kicking the pump again. Cursed you guys the whole time.
When you get to my age, you have the strongest need to pee long before you need fuel.Sidestand. If I need that extra little dribble, I'm cutting it too close.
BTW, Any body else feel the strongest need to pee when you're fueling?
If there's enough interest, I'll attempt a split off from a NEPRt.... lolWhen you get to my age, you have the strongest need to pee long before you need fuel.Sidestand. If I need that extra little dribble, I'm cutting it too close.
BTW, Any body else feel the strongest need to pee when you're fueling?
But it's all relevant, it's another reason for getting off, using the side stand (it's quicker than using the centre stand) and a mad dash for the necessaries. Afterwards as you fuel the bike, that all-encompassing feeling of relief means the last thing on your mind is whether or not you can get a few more millilitres in if you had it on the centre stand. Which you can't .If there's enough interest, I'll attempt a split off from a NEPRt.... lolWhen you get to my age, you have the strongest need to pee long before you need fuel.Sidestand. If I need that extra little dribble, I'm cutting it too close.
BTW, Any body else feel the strongest need to pee when you're fueling?
^^^^^ Yes, true all. But -- this is no longer a FILL UP topic; now it's a LET OUT topic. Split off how long can you ride on one output (without Depend-able assistance or devices)But it's all relevant, it's another reason for getting off, using the side stand (it's quicker than using the centre stand) and a mad dash for the necessaries. Afterwards as you fuel the bike, that all-encompassing feeling of relief means the last thing on your mind is whether or not you can get a few more millilitres in if you had it on the centre stand. Which you can'tIf there's enough interest, I'll attempt a split off from a NEPRt.... lolWhen you get to my age, you have the strongest need to pee long before you need fuel.Sidestand. If I need that extra little dribble, I'm cutting it too close.
BTW, Any body else feel the strongest need to pee when you're fueling?.
I have 3 bikes, nice to meet you!I believe that he is married to a unicorn ... I've heard of such a woman but believed it to be folklore ... The stuff of legend ..."All her bikes .... "? Why have I never met any such woman in all my years?
Lucky man ... She may be the last of her kind ...
I fuel up exactly this way.... funny, I've never owned a street bike that did not have a center-stand and I rarely use the side-stand. To each his own I guess. Funny the wide range of techniques for something we all do so frequently.1) I pull up with the pump on the right.2) Lower side stand, hold front brake, dismount.
3) Put bike on center stand.
4) Move around to right side and fill tank. I find it easier to manipulate the pump handle and hose if I have both hands free and while standing next to the bike.
5) If anything happens (pump handle sticks, a minor spill, etc.) I can manage it much easier than if I am sitting on the bike.
6) I always take the opportunity to do a "walk-around" and make sure everything is in order (all luggage handles locked, nothing that needs attention). I may clean the mirrors and/or the windshield during this time.
7) I adjust what is necessary with my riding gear (gloves, jacket zippers, helmet, etc.).
8) Remount and take off.
The only bike that I've owned that I filled on the side stand was my 1968 Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster. It didn't have a center stand and with a 2 1/4 gallon tank it got filled in a few seconds.
Dan
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