Gas on the tank!
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04-27-2010, 05:52 AM
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04-27-2010, 07:25 AM
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I deliver gasoline to stations for a living and we have training before working on our own and have mandatory safety meetings to discuss safety issues. Never heard of gasoline igniting without a spark or flame. Heat alone won't do it. I will however bring up the issue next meeting and report any changes to this response. Be concerned about static electricity and cell phone usage. If you have gasoline on exterior of your bike, you don't want some asswipe jump starting their vehicle next to you. Push your bike outta there. Dumb things occur at fueling stations, watch out for yourself. Don't take it for granted the equipment is in proper operating condition. That gear is used constantly and will wear out. People will put the pump handle away with the handle locked back for kicks.
Not true. At the auto ignition temp, it can spontaneously combust.
ETA: That's about 540*F for gasoline at atmosphere.
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04-27-2010, 07:31 AM
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04-27-2010, 07:36 AM
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04-27-2010, 07:55 AM
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I was going to post a similar response. EVERY flammable liquid has a "flashpoint" temperature. If that weren't the case then the diesel engines would not run as they have no spark plugs.
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04-27-2010, 08:23 AM
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04-27-2010, 08:46 AM
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Flash point requires an ignition source. Auto ignition temperature auto ignites like the name suggests.
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04-27-2010, 09:27 AM
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04-27-2010, 10:01 AM
My 2009 6gal tank is impossible to top off without spilling over, no matter how careful I am. I just soak the area with window washer fluid (water) from their pump side bucket. I then go to the mens room and get paper towels to wipe off the excess water. Of course I rewax when I get home.