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Title: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by bdearlove on 11/03/09 at 17:50:14 Good Day All, My wife seems to have a problem with filling the bike, every time she gets gas everywhere, some even in the tank, but mostly spilling over the tank. I am not too helpful either as I am not used to that style of tank and get it everywhere also. Any special hints? Has anyone seen guard for the tank to protect the pretty pink paint? Thanks! http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/images/9121638_4387117_83301479_Web_3/Image-9121638-83301479-2-Web_0_c51e8db1f8d1005dd26f04f786faf04d_1 |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/03/09 at 17:57:56 poke the nozzle down IN the tank, dont try to squirt it in. W/O squirting gas, use the nozzle to find the lower edge of the metal sleeve under the cap/neck. Hold the end of the nozzle down that far in the tank & youll get it about as full as it is supposed to be. |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by verslagen1 on 11/03/09 at 18:34:24 7E6167607D7A4B7B4B73616D26140 wrote:
That could be it... if you don't get the nozzle in far enough, when the gas goes in, air will come out and blow some gas with it. Personally, never had a problem, just stick the nozzle in as far as it will go. Pretty pink girls like it like that. :o |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by K-Kustom on 11/03/09 at 19:29:38 Sneak the nozzle beside the tank, upside-down. Then arc it up around and down in, that way any gas in the hose won't spill out on the tank. Do the same when you pull it out, this works real well. I learned that years ago while driving big Peterbuilts with fancy polished tanks. Could go all week without polishing the aluminum.... ;) Keith |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by BurnPgh on 11/03/09 at 21:06:27 dispense the gas slowly. Don't just pull the handle like you're filling up your car. Don't try to top it off. Just fill it to right below the neck. |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by kevinphan on 11/03/09 at 21:31:26 Slow and steady wins the race, some paper towels helps also. |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by youzguyz on 11/04/09 at 03:36:27 and "burp" it after filling up. Before putting on the cap, tip the bike to vertical then put it back on the kick stand, then put on the cap. Not doing so could cause trapped air to spit gas out the cap vents.. especially if you put in a wee bit too much gas. |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by voldigicam on 11/04/09 at 04:46:23 Flashlight helps. I look in with the flash and can see the gas level easily. A flashlight on the bike is a great safety device in general. |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by babyhog on 11/04/09 at 05:40:07 22312627383533313A65540 wrote:
And no wet spots! ;D |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by serenity3743 on 11/04/09 at 07:44:42 4F4C4D404258210 wrote:
And no wet spots! ;D [/quote] But sometimes the nozzle is just too long! ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by FlybysBlvd on 11/04/09 at 07:56:46 I need more pictures of that sweet looking PINK bike. What year is it? What is that other bike on the right? Thanks |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by babyhog on 11/04/09 at 08:00:57 2D3B2C3B30372A276D696A6D5E0 wrote:
And no wet spots! ;D [/quote] But sometimes the nozzle is just too long! ;) ;D[/quote] Yep, that can be a problem. Just have to be careful not to make a big mess. Keep towels handy.... But too long is still better than too short! If its too short, you can fill the tank too full, and that could be disastrous! |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by verslagen1 on 11/04/09 at 08:54:19 4F4C4D404258210 wrote:
And no wet spots! ;D [/quote] But sometimes the nozzle is just too long! ;) ;D[/quote] Yep, that can be a problem. Just have to be careful not to make a big mess. Keep towels handy.... But too long is still better than too short! If its too short, you can fill the tank too full, and that could be disastrous![/quote] Tank? :-? |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by babyhog on 11/04/09 at 11:37:09 544750514E4345474C13220 wrote:
And no wet spots! ;D [/quote] But sometimes the nozzle is just too long! ;) ;D[/quote] Yep, that can be a problem. Just have to be careful not to make a big mess. Keep towels handy.... But too long is still better than too short! If its too short, you can fill the tank too full, and that could be disastrous![/quote] Tank? :-?[/quote] We were talking about filling the fuel tank, weren't we?? 8-) |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by bdearlove on 11/04/09 at 15:11:37 haha, thanks for the help.....I think. I actually don't have too many good shots of the bike. Here is a decent one. My wife looks angry cuz she just melted her MC Hammer rain pants on the bike....hehe. http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/images/9121638_4383062_83301767_Web_2/Image-9121638-83301767-2-Web_0_6927ff427e8c81cffecedd5a87afbb38_1 |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by False Illusion on 11/04/09 at 15:45:57 4741404457494A5340250 wrote:
This'll take care of that problem in the future...works great. ;) http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/11/367/9607/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Burngaiter.aspx |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/04/09 at 15:49:48 Wal-Mart has stick on patches for tents in the sporting goods dept. I patched my yellow slicker suit top right up. |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by FlybysBlvd on 11/05/09 at 10:57:28 Thanks Dbearlove - that is really a good looking bike! |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 11/05/09 at 19:28:41 I use to splash gas when filling. Then I realized I was aiming at the center tunnel and was splashing up out the opening. Just aim the gas differently......... |
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Title: Re: Getting gas everywhere when filling Post by Rocco on 11/06/09 at 13:58:10 most of u know that i have no paint on my tank, just a cheap clear that i regrind the rust off and reapply....i haven't been able to fill up once without spilling gas all over. sometimes there's gas in the hose, and as soon as i turn it down ALL over the place lol although, when the drip spot rusts, it looks nasty! and u know i love nasty!! |
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