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I have a 2008 RT, and I normally fill up by putting my motorcycle on the center stand. While doing that today, I was wondering whether or not I would get more gas and if it was on the side or the center stand. How do you feel up yours?
Can't fix spelling on polling question, I bet you "feel" your bike in all positions, so go with the intent, "feel = fill", in this case
To answer your question, filling on the center stand allows a bit more fuel into the tank.
The other is to fill it on the centerstand and then put it on the sidestand after failing to properly close the cap. This allows you to see how much gas spills out, but is not the preferred method.
DependsNeither. I don't get off of the bike when gassing up. Is this odd?
Neither. I don't get off of the bike when gassing up. Is this odd? I see guys on cruisers off their bikes all the time, but I figured that was so they could polish the chrome if they see a smudge.
'Cause I'm gonna have to stop and get off well before the tank is empty regardless of which way I filled it.
Ya'll can surely figure out why...
Regards,
Marty
Centerstands are for maintenance only.
Correcting an empty gas tank situation is maintenance.
If you want to know the volume difference there are two approaches. One is to fill it on the sidestand and then put it on the centerstand and see how much more fuel can be added. This is the preferred method.
The other is to fill it on the centerstand and then put it on the sidestand after failing to properly close the cap. This allows you to see how much gas spills out, but is not the preferred method.
Some of us have probably tried both methods.