anyone know the stats on petrol theft by bikers?

[heatherp]

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.

Didn't Mythbusters completely disprove the mobile phone + petrochemical gases = bang scenario.  And I seem to remember the spam mail about servos blowing up was found to be all urban myths too.

I think Dragon is on to something - I used to work in a servo (back in the dark ages when there used to be driveway service!) and it was more to do with the possibility of spilling fuel on sensitive bits rather than theft.  And the helmet thing - at my local I walk past the sign on the door with helmet still on and no one has (yet) said anything - get funny looks from the locals but that's only cos they got two heads and I haven't!!!

[Spider]

OK....so I should get off the bike...you've converted me! now....do I stand between the bike and the bowser...so I park 3 feet away and then stand in that space???

[Betty]

Bike tilted towards the bowser to avoid the dribbles.

[mostro900]

Bike tilted towards the bowser to avoid the dribbles.

too true and remember to shake when your finished...no drops on the paint please

Didn't Mythbusters completely disprove the mobile phone + petrochemical gases = bang scenario.  And I seem to remember the spam mail about servos blowing up was found to be all urban myths too.

I think Dragon is on to something - I used to work in a servo (back in the dark ages when there used to be driveway service!) and it was more to do with the possibility of spilling fuel on sensitive bits rather than theft.  And the helmet thing - at my local I walk past the sign on the door with helmet still on and no one has (yet) said anything - get funny looks from the locals but that's only cos they got two heads and I haven't!!!

I think the Myth team did do something around that. Now Heather, working in a servo and doing drive service - I can only imagine a long queue of cars !! 

[Big T]

I used to work in a servo (back in the dark ages when there used to be driveway service!)

Heather that wasn't you on the roller skates, bobby socks, hot pants and boob tube was it?   

[heatherp]

Heather that wasn't you on the roller skates, bobby socks, hot pants and boob tube was it?   

Close.  It was in Mid coast WA and rather hot in summer so Boss was not adverse to his (young) female staff wearing short shorts and bikini tops in summer.   

[heatherp]

Now Heather, working in a servo and doing drive service - I can only imagine a long queue of cars !! 

Could take that one of two ways Mostro 

But there weren't so many cars on the road back then. It was nearly 20 years ago (gawd I am so OLD  )

[mostro900]

Could take that one of two ways Mostro 

But there weren't so many cars on the road back then. It was nearly 20 years ago (gawd I am so OLD  )

oh, that's true Heather, but I was being complimentary!! I know you are a very nice girl. 

[Spider]

By any chance, you still got the outfit Heather? 


(sorry, I tried but couldn't resist!)

[dragonworld.]

Heh, heh, heh, FULL drive way service?? 

Ladies do windscreens vewy, vewy well. 

[heatherp]

oh, that's true Heather, but I was being complimentary!! I know you are a very nice girl. 

Ha ha Ivan, who's been telling you fibs about me being NICE!!! 

By any chance, you still got the outfit Heather? 


(sorry, I tried but couldn't resist!)

Sorry Spider the little denim shorts fell apart years ago.  Not that I would fit in them these days. lol

[brimo]

Why do dogs lick their balls??

Cos they can't make a fist?

[dragonworld.]

Cos they can't make a fist?

Hmmm cleaned that one up nicely Brimo!! 

[Betty]

Hmmm cleaned that one up nicely Brimo!! 

Well he's a respectable, married man now. Everything go well Brimo?

You're options are obviously now front of mind.