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Old 07-15-2009, 06:27 PM
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I saw this thread yesterday and thought to myself "well that never happens to me, why can't he just be careful" so today, sure as sh*t, splash!!! all over my tank back to my seat.... lol can't be too careful i guess
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by frankjake
Oregon officials then decided the people are just too stupid to pump gas. So in Oregon you are not allowed to pump your own gas.
I'd move..
 
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the same advice for peeing............hit the target. if you sprinkle when you tinkle.....be a sweetie and wipe the gas off. either that or sit down. but seriously, go slow and aim for the hole. and just like peeing, that last drop wont fall till you go to tuck it away. right on your tank and under the tank panel.
 
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Old 09-16-2009, 07:16 AM
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Just pay attention to the pump and how much fuels in there now.
 
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Old 09-16-2009, 07:45 AM
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I guess we got nothing else to talk about? Better go back to work.

Just do it. No gas no ride. Practice makes perfect.
 
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Old 09-16-2009, 11:00 AM
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i put the nozzle all the way and start pumping.................. when it clicks off i pull out alittle and use my lighter to see how much gas is in the tank
 
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Old 09-16-2009, 11:14 AM
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Like I've said before, how did the old timers make it this far without the internet, instructional videos, now the McCuff? Thirty years ago guys would grab a paper towel from the windshield cleaning station and hold it around the nozzle over the hole to prevent the splashes from coming up. It was free, disposable and it worked. Now we need a bright yellow plastic one that costs like $15-$20? My best advice is learn your bike, learn your tank, sure you might mess up once in a while but practice does make perfect. Like an earlier post said, "It's not rocket science, it's a Harley".
 
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spill gas it gives you a reason to wax your tank
 
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Old 09-17-2009, 02:25 AM
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good one dreamer65! funny stuff!
 
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Just grab a paper towel if you splash. Not rocket science here folks.
 


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