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Posted: 12/28/07 03:23 PM
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Well I certainly do. I know I'm new to the game but there has to be some way to fill up my h-d dyna lowrider with out covering her tank with gas. Any suggestions?
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Posted: 12/29/07 06:34 PM
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Is it when you tip the hose into the tank or doesnt the auto shutoff work...sometimes with some tanks you cant pull the handle on the fuel nozzle all the way.. instead pull it so it is running at about half speed or less.when finished slowly pull the nozzle out without leaving the end out of the cap and let the small amount that can stay in the nozzle drip out. then remove . that should solve the problem...if its when you tip the nozzle over the tank to begin with, be carefull, sometimes there is still a little bit in the nozzle that the previous driver didnt let drip into the tank before finishing fueling. That can sometimes be as much as a coupla ounces and you can consider that bonus fuel.
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jclax01
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Posted: 12/29/07 06:47 PM
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I have never had problems filling my tank. I do prefer the 10 + bucks to fill my motorcycle as opposed to the $75 to fill up my SUV. I just keep a few papper towels handy if I make a spill (which I have only done once)
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Posted: 01/23/08 12:44 AM
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Fill it slowly and don't try to pack it in. It's better to be a little low than take a chance of it overflowing.
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tealw1
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Posted: 01/23/08 04:20 PM
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I read a review in one of the motorcycle magazines about this little thing you put over the gas nozzle. They talked it up pretty good. You'll find it here http://www.mccuff.com/. The web page even has an instructional video.
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ShadowRdr
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Posted: 01/23/08 06:04 PM
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Personally, I find fueling a bummer period. I had the same trouble with my first bike, an '86' Yamaha Virago 750 and also have the same problem with my current bike which is a '95' Honda Shadow A.C.E. VT1100c2. What I've learned to do is to just grab a couple of paper towels from the window washer station thingie and cover the nozzle and hole while fueling. This prevents the "Splattering" from getting on your tank. Also, like someone else posted, don't try to over fill it and watch that the nozzle completely drains before you pull it out of the tank. Also posted already, is don't try to fill to quickly... it's going to take a moment... I personally don't use the auto-shut off as it will always splash and it just doesn't take that long to put 3 or 4 gallons of fuel in that small tank.
Again, I use a couple of paper towels... I've even seen bikers that carry their own, "personal" terry cloth just for fueling..."the paper towel scratches the paint on the tank" they say...
One last thought, I also hold the nozzle so that it's sort of pointing towards the rear of the tank... I've found that this helps a lot.
Play with it......... and you'll figure it out.
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scruffy
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Posted: 02/02/08 10:01 PM
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HI When I fuel up I take it slow. First I remove the nozzel and tip it down and let any gas left drain out.I also carry a rag to help with any splashing. Never use the auto fill it only 3-4 gal at most.How much time are you going to save by getting in a hurry? Just take your time. It's just one of the things that we all have to deal with...Have fun riding...scruffy..
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Posted: 02/13/08 10:22 AM
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with fuel prices the way they are today it is definitely a pain to fuel up any vehicle. but i always take it slow when fueling my ride. i grab a few of the paper towels at the window cleaning station first. then wrap them around the nozzle during fill up and back to the pump. the bad thing is that some pumps are not very sensitive and the slightest pressure on the trigger starts the gas to spurt out. take it slow and count to ten.
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