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Bike on stand |
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Far from it. Stable and easy to move the bike gently. Highly unlikely I am going to lose my fitting from spilling a tiny bit of fuel.
Seeing in is far easier. Can look into the tank directly.
And the extra fuel can make a substantial difference on some bikes. FZ750 I have several litres extra. When commuting on the ZZR the extra in the tank was the difference between being able to fill up once a day or having to fill up twice.
Hawkeye1250FA wrote: | Not really...
when its upright it's practically weightless. Hold the bike on the right handlebar whilst holding the brake in. Use your left to hold the nozzle. Piece of piss. (Note that I didnt say "even for a girl") 😆 |
Even easier and safer when you can use your legs to hold it up to stop it falling to both sides. Especially if your alternative is to hold the bike up with your hand , and then try and faff around putting down a flip up side stand or turning around to put the pump back in place while still supporting the bike.
Hawkeye1250FA wrote: | I've seen 7stone weaklings support a 200kg bike with ease. (Put the side stand down before you get off in case it falls obvs.) |
Yep, and I have seen people double that drop a bike lighter than that because it falls away from them. Stuff all you can do then, merely having the choice of letting go of the bike or falling on top of it.
Hawkeye1250FA wrote: | Edit: FYI ignition point of petrol is around 230 degrees Celsius. Your engine block can reach above that. |
Yeah, right . Exhaust manifold might manage it, and maybe the odd internal engine part, engine block very very unlikely.
Hawkeye1250FA wrote: | Petrol Fires... not something I want to play with. Also why take the risk (even miniscule) that you might drop and damage your pride and joy? |
I ride the bike so there is already a risk of it being damaged. And the risk sitting on it refueling is likely far less than filling while trying to hold it upright.
Hawkeye1250FA wrote: | The only risk is the vapour flash igniting and burning your crotch 👍 |
Which is so minimal to be non existent
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2nd lad stays on like a boss and tries to wheel it away from the pump despite being on fire. Committment. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Common denominator in all those videos, someone else filling the bike whilst rider stays on the bike.
No way would I let someone else fill the bike. if i'm sat on it I am filling it |
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If the bike has centre stand I use it to fill up.
My current bike has not so I am on the bike whilst filling up.
What is the worst that can happen eh
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Old Thread Alert!
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