Went to fill up a local Sainsbury's filling station tonight and told that we can't sit on the bikes while filling any more [1]. Reason - we might spill petrol and become 'human fire balls [2]'. Nice chap said that this was enforced by local petrol cops or something. [1] Recall this was preferred method when training if bike has no centre stand. And it saves all of that tiring standing up. [2] Anyone know where I can buy one of those fire suits the F1 guys wear, I'm getting worried. -- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ fishwaver xl1000v tim ate onebigcircle dote comme
This has happened to me before at one of the Northbound services on the M1, near Milton Keynes, I still don't agree with it but I was too tired to argue.
I don't see the problem. Unlike removing crash helmets , you have to get off the bike anyway to go and pay. -- Alex YZF 600 "I laugh in the face of danger" "Then I hide until it goes away" www.upce.org.uk www.drzoidberg.co.uk
Same with us. As chappie was pleasant and courteous complied without usual rancour. -- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ fishwaver xl1000v tim ate onebigcircle dote comme
Problems 1. Hate to be told wehat to do (actually this is my problem) 2. Can get extra 2l fuel in tank when level (actually my bike's problem) 3. Without both of us getting off we can fill both bikes most easily this way (mmm... sounds like our problem again) Stuff this - I just don't damn well like it. There. -- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ fishwaver xl1000v tim ate onebigcircle dote comme
I agree, not having a centre stand is the main reason I sit on the bike whilst fuelling. And if it's a pay the pump jobbie there is no need to get off at all.
fishwaver secured a place in history by writing: http://www.megarider.com/Articles/refueling.html.. But I still think I should retain the right to set light to my nads if I want to. With helmet police in the equation too, I am spending a significant proportion of my biking life observing the requirements of petty beauracracy. I was asked to remove my helmet in Victoria Wine last year AFTER the cretinous bint behind the counter had taken my money in payment. Like, I was rally going to raid the store after I'd paid for a packet of fags.....
On 14 May 2004 19:40:46 GMT, Ferger <> scribed: It's a known strategy of off-licence robbers. Lures then into a false sense of security you know. The really dangerous ones buy Chardonnay as well. Or perhaps she fancied you and wanted a better look? -- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ fishwaver xl1000v tim ate onebigcircle dote comme
Get Tesco Club Card - select pay at pump; alternatively arrive in a gang of 50+, then you set your own conditions.
fishwaver says... I work part-time in an offie. I don't serve anyone still wearing a helmet in the shop, mainly because it's only the underage scooter-bois who come in wearing them. All other motorcyclists remove their helmets before entering the shop. I take my lid off when I go in to normal shops, but find it a pain in petrol stations.
Quite, why would anyone want to wear a helmet whilst shopping anyway? Are these people anti-MAG members? It's my helmet and I will wear it wherever I like, even if the law doesn't say I have to.
Most petrol stations are worried about 'drive-offs'. Someone sitting on a bike is obviously more suspicious - to the uninitiated - cos they look like they might do a runner. However, during the years that I worked the night shift, I never had a bike leave without paying. Simple answer is to get off the bike, get them to switch on the pump, *then* sit on the bike and complete filling up. By the time they've realised what you are doing the tank'll prolly be filled.
And I think you'll find the shop has the right to reserve admission. So you wear your helmet as you are entitled to - and they will tell you to get lost, as they are entitled to.
If you look at the bit you snipped you will see my opinion on the matter. You chose to quote my attempt at saracasm - perhaps I should have included a smiley?
Why should you? If they've not got the sense of humour to get it it's their loss. Either that or you should revise your posting style.
