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Do you refuel while on or off the bike?
- Thread starter cele0001
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glenfiddich
TravelsWithBarley.com
Off. I never miss a chance to stretch.
My filler is on the side- behind me
cele0001
Instigator
At the risk of getting my head yelled off, there is something very satisfying about refueling while you are on the bike. I mean this is another thing that you can do on a bike and not on (in ) a car. I do understand that with overly heavy bikes it is exercise in futility but on a lighter bike its an event.
I have 04 Rockster and I always do it on the bike. I would appreciate withholding the mandatory "you will burn and it serves you well". I mean we all ride bikes knowing that is is inherently more dangerous mode of transportation. If we were "limiting risks" we would never get on it in the first place.
I just hope that somebody else will fess up to it.
I have 04 Rockster and I always do it on the bike. I would appreciate withholding the mandatory "you will burn and it serves you well". I mean we all ride bikes knowing that is is inherently more dangerous mode of transportation. If we were "limiting risks" we would never get on it in the first place.
I just hope that somebody else will fess up to it.
Ken F
IBA #44567
As mentioned earlier, on a long ride I will usually have my CC ready (always in the same zippered pocket), pull up to the pump & insert the card & return it to the pocket. I usually stand on my feet and balance the bike between my legs to get some blood flowing again.
While waiting on the pump, I unlock the fuel cap and replace the key in the ignition, then refuel the bike.
While waiting for the receipt, I zero the odometer, and write down miles traveled on the receipt which goes in the side pocket of my tank bag, fire the bike and I'm gone. Takes 3-4 minutes.
In a more leisurely time, I'll dismount, and sometimes even take off my helmet.
Ken
While waiting on the pump, I unlock the fuel cap and replace the key in the ignition, then refuel the bike.
While waiting for the receipt, I zero the odometer, and write down miles traveled on the receipt which goes in the side pocket of my tank bag, fire the bike and I'm gone. Takes 3-4 minutes.
In a more leisurely time, I'll dismount, and sometimes even take off my helmet.
Ken
cele0001
Instigator
Right there with you, even jiggle the bike a little between the legs,but I am trying to be at optimum efficiency with time just like you.
argent brick
New member
Off the bike for this rider. If the K75 fuel cap faced away from the rider when open, I might stay on the bike. Anyone ever modify their K bike gas cap?
