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« on: August 12, 2009, 08:02:26 PM » |
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this 'you have to dismount the motorcycle' to refuel rule that the companies are now enforcing due to 'safety' (although none of the station managers want to engage in free thought as to what is 'safe')....so....anyone here work for a petrol company? exactly .how much fuel is being stolen by motorcyclists with the old 'fill and run' routine (that I have never heard of!). I know I'm old and grumpy...but to me it seems like only the store managers are the ones enforcing it...the staff don't seem to care...whilst the ones with a TINY amount of power are trying to wield it. Which one of you d!ckheads dropped the bike and had gas go everywhere???  |
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mattyvas
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2009, 08:16:04 PM » |
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Can't tell you the stats but sometime back one servo I was at wouldn't let me fill
so i left and went two doors up and filled while still on board and even paid for it.
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Big T
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2009, 08:41:43 PM » |
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Only time I have come across the "dismount to fill" is at the Shell servo at Eastern Creek. Had the "lady" come on over the loud speaker and request that "the rider at pump 3 please dismount before fueling"....
Normally I fill up mounted and enter the servo with helmet on (due to ear plugs coming a drift when removing).....
And only once has the attendant request I remove my helmet which I did politely cause they asked nicely.....
All this pissed me off at first, but now, what the hell if it takes me 60 seconds longer to fuel up....
Far more important things to worry about (dickhead drivers for one).... [moto]
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Betty
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2009, 08:51:29 PM » |
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Far more important things to worry about Like being able to keep your feet on the ground and still reach the nozzle. Can't say I have ever felt the need to fill up while still on the bike. As for taking your helmet off to pay for fuel ... paying for fuel is a girl's job. |
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mattyvas
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2009, 08:55:31 PM » |
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So you never pay for fuel then Betty!
Your the Bastid who has got us into trouble then.
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Jukie
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2009, 08:58:45 PM » |
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he he he i do all the good jobs |
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Betty
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2009, 09:02:06 PM » |
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So you never pay for fuel then Betty!
Your the Bastid who has got us into trouble then.
Sorry Matty didn't mean to suggest that you were a girl (although it would seem you are no longer taking the Monster on Sunday), but don't worry I put more than my fair share towards the petrol bill. Or are you talking about trouble after three S4Rs were seen leaving a remote petrol station without paying ... the establishment in question was later to sustain fire damage following an apparent arson attack. That sort of thing is bound to get you into trouble. But seriously I can't wait to have someone back riding with me to take care of all those womanly chores. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2009, 09:06:27 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2009, 09:21:31 PM » |
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yes Betty tell me that some times   |
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Before Honda CB125N
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Betty
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« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2009, 09:24:50 PM » |
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Big T
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« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2009, 09:41:38 PM » |
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Or are you talking about trouble after three S4Rs were seen leaving a remote petrol station without paying ... the establishment in question was later to sustain fire damage following an apparent arson attack. That sort of thing is bound to get you into trouble.
OOooppppsssss ...... Sprung........ But officer I just can back to pay for my fuel late at night and had to light a match to see where to put the cash and .........  |
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« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2009, 10:38:45 PM » |
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Why do dogs lick their balls?? Answer that and generally it is the same reason that some of these clowns in the servos chuck orders around at the public!! But sitting on the bike aint a good idea safety wise, If you spill fuel on yer nads whoever tries to catch you will have to dab some on their pills to attain the same velocity as you. And if ignition happens you will be the item of most charring. ! So I can understand that, but this get yer helmet off crap. PHUGM!! I've been hassled about removing my helmet while holding a $50 note and being told I could be there to rob them.  So I told them to make me remove it and asked if they would like to take my money. They wouldnt take my money until I removed my lid, Ummmm WTF?? That just made me more stubborn and pissed at their stupidity. I go to Mobil, swipe my card and ride out and smile sweetly at the generally sour face behind the window. FarQ.  |
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Betty
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« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2009, 10:55:00 PM » |
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I've been hassled about removing my helmet while holding a $50 note and being told I could be there to rob them. So I told them to make me remove it and asked if they would like to take my money. They wouldnt take my money until I removed my lid, Ummmm WTF?? That just made me more stubborn and pissed at their stupidity. Ahh, but offering them the fifty is only to make sure that they open the register before you make your move. How do you think you would feel getting paid 37 cents an hour to look after someone else's business and watching people just about to go out and enjoy a day of riding and then occasionally having some helmet wearing dickhead coming in and waving a weapon ... I may tend towards caution on occasion too. |
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mostro900
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« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2009, 11:23:03 PM » |
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same situation with using a mobile whilst filling up. Never been proven that a mobile phone could cause the petrol station to blow up, but I've had the pump shut off by the attendant more than once for that infringement.
Been asked only once to remove the helmet, not nicely, so now I just go elsewhere.
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« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2009, 12:50:06 AM » |
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On the day I took bike in to get it registered, I stopped in at the local servo for a top-up. First time I'd put fuel in, so I wanted to get in as much as possible to see what the tank range was. Sitting on the bike while refuelling, helmet on, gloves still on, bike with no rego label or number plate. Jeez, that got their attention. The guy behind the counter came running out to have a go at me.
In hindsight, it must have looked pretty dodgey...
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