It is way easier on the 5 gallon tanks. On the 6 gallon tanks its nearly impossible. I got tired of saying $hit and just spent the $20.00.

 

One time I had the nozzell in about a quarter inch and sneezed. F'n gas all over the place. Hell, it took 6 months to get the gas smell out of my jacket. Paint is still great.
Just keep the nozzell about an inch in and pay attention. I always have a paper towel in my left hand just in case.

 

Like trying to explain proper technique of wiping ***. I think we are just trying to up our post counts.

 

Don't you guys have pumps with auto shutoff nozzels? I just shove it in about 1" and let er rip until it shuts off, then trigger it to a round number. Never had an issue this way. First time I fueled it up I did the look and see method and spewed gas all over the bike
Ron

 

Only 2 people I know put it on automatic left their bikes and both ran over. One of them got a bad pump and it ran until he came out of the store. It flooded everything and it's a wonder it didn't catch fire. Do it manually...it doesn't take that long.

 

Manual fill just to the bottom of the filler tube hole. No filler cups, gadgets or special tools needed.

 

I usually at least once every trip I'm on overflow it and always wait for the big explosion (hasn't happened yet).
Nothing like seeing gas run down over your tank onto the hot motor to get your attention.

 

Don't let go of the handle while it is pumping fuel or you may up with a ding in your tank when it automatically shuts off and jumps out and puts a ding in your tank. Ask me how I know!!

 

I have a 1993 FLHTC with 94,264 on the clock and a 2007 with 26,941 on the clock and I have always centered the bike up and fill it by hand. I watch it fill up and and turn it off as it gets to be full. I usually ride at 75-80 MPH and every little bit helps. I can't believe the difference in miles per tank full at speeds over 55 mph.

 

I love hearing about high-miles bikes like that. Way to ride her!