How to Fill Up the Gas Tank

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funinaz · #1 Unread post by **funinaz** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:30 am

Newbie question, yet this is the Newbie forum.

How does one fill the gas tank:
(1) like a car. Insert the nozzle completely into the filler hole and pump until the nozzle shuts off.

(2) like a gas can. Insert just the tip of th nozzle into the filler hole and pump until you visually see gas almost to the top of the tank.

or

(3) some combination of the above.

Scott58 · #2 Unread post by **Scott58** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:21 am

Number 2. I hate gas running out all over my bike.

Robkhb · #3 Unread post by **Robkhb** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:54 am

Yes, technique number 2 works well, I also make sure to keep a paper towel in my other hand to get any drips up right away....

polarelf2003 · Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:07 am

And if the gas station doesnt have paper towels, the winsheild washer squeegee works too. I'd never use one on my winsheild around here, though. I've seen people cleaning their tires with them around here!

#5 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:26 am

polarelf2003 wrote:And if the gas station doesnt have paper towels, the winsheild washer squeegee works too. I'd never use one on my winsheild around here, though. I've seen people cleaning their tires with them around here!

squeegee on paint... i don't think so, that sponge part has been everywhere, like you said, even tires. Now think about taking that grit filled sponge to your paint...

I keep some microfibre cloths with me on the bike and most times, grab one when filling.

Pongo · #6 Unread post by **Pongo** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:19 am

Firstly raid your piggy bank....you're going to need lots of cash.

Then technique number 2.

dr_bar wrote: I keep some microfibre cloths with me on the bike and most times, grab one when filling.

Very good advice. Those microfibre cloths are amazing.

Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:43 am

According to the owners manual.

I stick it in a ways to fill fast close to the top.
Then, pull it out and fill slowly until the level reaches the insert you aren't supposed to fill past......

Craig7220 · #8 Unread post by **Craig7220** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:46 am

I use option 2 also all the time.

iwannadie · #9 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:04 am

i jam the nozzle all the way in the tank and fill fast without worrying of it splashing out. then as it gets near the top i pull out and slow fill to get it near the top. end up holding my hand under the nozzle while its over my tank to catch and dribbles.

polarelf2003 · Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:02 am

dr_bar wrote:squeegee on paint... i don't think so, that sponge part has been everywhere, like you said, even tires. Now think about taking that grit filled sponge to your paint... I keep some microfibre cloths with me on the bike and most times, grab one when filling.

Yea, they may be dirty, but I really havent scratched the paint. And my bike already has quite a few scratches from previous owners. But I'll keep the microfiber idea in mind for when I get a new bike . . . I know I wouldnt want to risk a paint job I cared about.