Take my lid off before fuel?! WTF!

lo_iq2000 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Karma :

Well I usually fill at the same stations, and they know me. But hay drop the hose on the floor...instant chuckle.... remind me to chuckle as hard when the bike is half way to the floor because of spillage!
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bazza · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Karma :

Handsome · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Karma :

The one I use is at the top of the street, a woman that works there knows me and we got to talking about bikes in the pub one day.

I explained that bikers don't like to take off their helmets as the floors a no no and you can't hold it and fill up and you can't/wont balance it on the bike.

As she's the manager they started to keep a list behind the counter of all the regular bikes so there's never a problem filling up while wearing a helmet.

If your bike isn't recognised they wait a few seconds for your bike to be picked up on the CCTV.

If I remember right the reason they ask you to remove your helmet is to ensure that you are over 16.....
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Handsome · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Karma :

Mr Wilson · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Karma :

i live in australia and the pumps are always on, so whats this about the pumps having to be turned on over there?....was there too many people puttin petrol in and doin a runner?....do you's still pay afterwards?...cause if thats the case i dont see the point in having to turn the pumps on.....ok does this make sense to anyone

JpWard · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Karma :

Yes well we use much newer electronic POS terminals now and part of the trouble was people paying for someone elses fuel (Usually lower amount) then all confusion was done away with also health and safety law on the forecourt now states that the pumps must be isolated to prevent accidental spillage or usage by a minor as someone mentioned.

The way it works over here is when you lift the nozzle the POS bleeps and then the Till operator presses the "OK" button which lets you fill up, but its not like it takes minutes for it to come on the way i work it is i lift the nozzle as i am opening the cap and it is usually on by then but this is not something ive given a lot of thought about before only the nasty pay before delivery on some stations between 11pm and 7am Mad

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Whosthedaddy · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Karma :

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

What's with this "throw the hose on the floor" rubbish?

Pretty much every post here has people saying "throw the hose on the floor". What on Earth are you going to acheive by doing that, all that means is that the poor bloke behind you trying to put some petrol in his car is going to get covered in petrol when trying to pick it up.

And yes, taking your lid off when paying is just basic manners. Simple as that.
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vfr800 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Karma :

I have to fill up daily so when it happened to me afew months back I created havock when I went in to pay, they had to stand there and take a bollocking before I paid up, took me ages to put my gear back on infront of the kiosk.

They havn't asked me since! Wink

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vfr800 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Karma :

Ask them if they have anywhere to put your helmet, but also inform them that if they drop it, it will need to be replaced before you leave.

Don't forget to tell them about the cost of replacing it aswell.

Lay it on extra thick, they can't refuse to serve you cos you've got a tank full they need you to pay for! Laughing

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sn0rg · L Plate Warrior Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Karma :

1) Never been asked to remove lid
2) Would not do so if I was, far too much hassle
3) I wouldn't chuck the pump on the floor, just go elsewhere.
4) Chucking pump on floor is surely re-inforcing the attitude that bikers are troublesome w*nkers, or that they were right to challenge you since you were a troublemaker anyway. Either way, its unlikely to do us any favours in the long term.

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Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Drop the hose.
Drop your Visor.
Drop it into 1st.
And fuck off to a place more civilised.

Would the arses pay out if one of their 'Un-Helmeted' clients carelessly spewed diesel fuel over the floor so you picked up on your tyres and skid on their dirty filthy forecourt?

Well, would they PUNK? Smile

And:
NEVER..... pay for air either.
Use the places that 'STILL' give it out free.

I was in Italy last week on holiday.
They fill-up your car, wash your windscreen and hope you have a nice day.

What the fuck happened to British Manners?
Did it go out the bloody window when PC came in?

**Rant over**
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lo_iq2000 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Karma :

[/quote]No they wouldn't, the pump wouldn't be switched on therefore no fuel will come out. [/quote]

residual fuel remains in the line to spill on the floor....next bike slips on it well be happy about moment of gratification while that bikers fixing his faring at his own expense.
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