Tips For Filling Your Gas Tank Effortlessly
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cant believe you had to make this video
Had to? I didn't have to do anything. I was asked so many times, I did.
What Bike are you riding?
Can’t believe I watched this but what the hell. You know I think people really respect this guy as do I and so they’re not afraid to ask seemingly silly questions. But all he’s trying to do is help us out here and we got to give him props. Thanks bro
Ask away anything you wish...I'll do my best :) After so many times to make a video like this...I decided to do it. :)
No I get it. I have learned a lot from your other videos in the past I must say. Continued success to you too man.
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@@bauhausoffice there are always beginners who watch the videos so it's a good idea.
It is totally different in our country too. We don't have payment ability at the pump you have to get off the bike to walk 10 steps to the card machine. Or go and pay in the shop.
I'm about to refill the gas tank of my very first motorcycle for the very first time and this video was a huge help for me, believe it or not.
Thanks for making these vids brother. These "little things" are big for some of us new riders. Im 48 and about to take my first MSF...
This guy fuels like a pro. I'm always dismounting stripping gear, fumbling through my jacket for my wallet and cards, dropping things, with no system. Guess I'd better up my game.
hahahaha
Stripping gear lol Now I am imagining a dude at the gas station taking off his pants, boots and jacket to fill up.
ahhahaha
@@Mr.M1STER Now I'm imagining that, too. Thanks.
While other have hot chick car wash. We have stripper gas fill !!!!!!!
Used to stay on the bike too until this happened. Got a splash of gas on my Gotex Waterproof Windproof one Piece. Best gear ever owned for keeping warm and dry. Gas dissolved the waterproof component on my crotch. So guess where I get wet now. Not a good feel or look!
wow
Good to know, I recently got my goretex gear
Ditto. I never fill up sitting on the bike. I have no trouble seeing into the tank when at its side. Totally agree with using the same drill for retrieving and returning keys gloves and wallet. My fueling is fast and clean.
Hey Fast Eddie man! That is exactly how I fill up my tank. Park up close. The gas nozzles on the right due to my wallet being on the right side of my pocket. Staying seated upright. Only difference is, I put the nozzle inside of the tank, and let it automatically stop filling the tank. Once it automatically stops the gasoline, I gently lift the nozzle out with just the tip of the nozzle right at the opening of the tank, and gently squeeeeeeeze the handle to pour the gas into the tank. If done correctly, there should be no gasoline splashes on the outer tank and the paint. Great video by the way. You've gotten 17 requests to make this, however, just think how many more there actually are, but too afraid to ask how.
Never be afraid to ask questions everyone... even if you think that it might be a stupid question, it really is not... think of it this way. We are all learners. There are those who may know more, or less than someone, but even those who know more than someone are still learning.. That is why we are all learners. We learn something new, even if it is such a simple experience, but in doing so, we have the opportunity to lend a hand of support to those asking to learn. We learn, and we teach.
Ride safe everyone.
Very true!
"and gently squeeeeeeeze the handle"
I read that in fast eddie's voice hahaha
@@Cucur95 Hahaha I wrote it like that, thinking about how Fast Eddie says it. His teachings, and methods are inscribed in my brain.
John Y. Indeed. You start with 0 experience. Learn every day and you stop learning when you die. For lifetime you can learn...
@@kimbee2604 I am not saying that you're wrong about learning from 0 experience, and learning throughout one's life time... However... Who is to say that when one dies, that is when the person ceases to learn? How does one know, that they do not learn more, and more from God? In my opinion, I believe that when people pass on to the afterlife, meaning Heaven, they proceed to learn fruitful things that those who continue to live on Earth cannot comprehend, while people who are sent to eternal damnation in Hell learn more, and more about death, eradication, and survival. Whichever religion, one chooses to practice, I believe that people do continue to learn, regardless of where they end up, being Heaven, and Hell.
Everyone are entitled to have their own beliefs... Perhaps your belief is that when one dies, they cease to learn. While I believe that we do continue to learn, just learning in different ways that are incomprehensible to those continuing to live on Earth.
I'm not trying to verbally attack you with written words... When I disagree with someone, I speak about what is in my mind. So please, do not take any of what I said, in a negative way. I hope you have an awesome day, and have a warm, blessing Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.
I can't belive I actually watched that. Greg you're addictive.
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@@MotoJitsu My father has ridden street bikes all his life and he told me not to be using the gas that contains 10% ethanol. Is that still true in today's bikes? Should I be using regular gas without ethanol in my street bike?
@@stephenallen4813 For the most part, from what I’ve seen, the vast majority of bikes and cars today still require ethanol 10% and below, unless the engines are specially designed to handle higher ethanol concentrations, but most aren’t. I think they’re called flex fuel cars or something like that if they are made for ethanol
Thank you for the video! I’ve been avoiding getting gas in my motorcycle because I don’t want to look like an idiot. Instead I’ve been filling up a gas can… no lie!
You have no idea how helpful these videos are. So many people skip the basics when it’s exactly what beginners need.
I’ve let the gas pump automatically turn off and underfilled the tank. And I’ve accidentally overfilled and heard pressure escaping.
Sorry if someone mentioned it before, one small tip. When filling, try to keep the nozzle pressed to the tank. That way everything is grounded (metal to metal). If you don't have the contact between nozzle and the tank, there is a chance of spark (static electricity) and spark + petrol = no bueno! All the best.
So what do you do if you're filling a plastic fuel jug on the ground?
@@MotoJitsu Interesting question. I never do that, so never bothered to search. Out of my head, plastic is an insulator so it would be more difficult for static to show up in the first place. Honestly, I don't know and I don't want to speculate. But to be on the safe side, I would have the contact with a jug the whole time + I'm resting my arm while fulling. Win win ;)
I do it all the time going to the track. No metal. Never had any issues.
@@MotoJitsu Make sure everything is on the floor, never fill in a jug on the bed of a truck.
Just bought my first bike yesterday, I'm gonna have to do this sooner or later and glad I'm learning about it before it happens. Thanks man!
Congrats! How you liking it so far? Planning on getting mine soon
Not safe. I was told multiple times, once by a cop who even witnessed it directly a had to help, that a spill can catch fire from the hot engine and it is much much harder to cope with while seated ...
I guess I'm a risk taker.
@@MotoJitsu I do it still 90% of the time, but it is fair to warn beginners. You can only _take_ risks you know of.
I don't worry about the 1 in a million things to happen...just like I just don't stay in a bunker all day just in case of an asteroid.
common sense, little spillage is nothing, it evaborates quickly, more safe to be, have a small towel with hole to cover the tank and spillage, or take from station a paber and cover it and slowly fill up, never lock the nozzle
@@MotoJitsu well maybe you shouldn't be teaching others to take unnecessary risk..
I fuel the same way with only one minor difference. I’ll kick the kick stand out but keep it balanced vertically, my reasoning is if ever I need to dismount quickly I can lean it down and hop off quickly. It’s come in handy a few times, to help out other motorcyclists that dropped their bike right near me at their pump station - so far 3 events with strangers and once for my GF heavy Harley!
Ah...ok :)
I always get off the bike just to be safer in case of a spill or someone pulling in behind or driving through hits the bike I am more mobile and can maybe escape a bad situation. We don't have those crazy nozzle shrouds so I just put the nozzle just barely inside and watch the fuel level until is just starts to come up.
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when its on side stand then you cant fill it 100% (on my bike i need to sit on it to get the fullest) so you need to tilt it little bit any way, or it will come over to left side over
100% mate. I do the same Shaun. Have done for 43 years. Imagine a static spark whilst sat on the bike, holding a fuel line, or as you say, getting knocked off by some idiot not paying attention, or just a thug on the rampage. In all cases you would end up trapped, and covered in petrol. Really pleased to see your comment Shaun. Big fan of Fast Eddie, but jeeeeez, he got this one wrong. Keep riding safe brother 👍
Thank you for showing this! I watched this when I got my first bike after a couple times filling up her up, after seeing this, I dont like getting off my bike filling up! A couple of friends (who have been riding for a long time) saw me fill up the bike like this and were shocked to see this new perspective of staying on the bike to fill up instead of hopping off
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@@MotoJitsuI definitely have forward this to those buddies who saw that! Since, I too have seen them stay on the bike (unless they need to grab a refreshment or something)
I like how you can get a more accurate 'fill', how fast I can get in and out of a busy station, and the overall convenience! Thanks again MotoJitsu!
This LITERALLY just popped into my head yesterday when I realized I've never done that before.. Lol Just got my first bike this week. It's so amazing you cover the little things for us! 🥰🥰
Just bought a motorcycle. Opened up the tank to find i can't stick the nozzle all the way in. Watching this makes me comfortable triggering the nozzle safety with my hand. It really is simple things which can be so amazingly helpful!
I appreciate this video. Visiting California with my bike and first time trying to fill my tank was embarrassing. Tomorrow I’ll return to Nevada where filling a motorcycle tank is easy and NORMAL!
Thank you for making this video. When I was a new new rider I was wondering the same thing. And every motovlogger I watched would skip how they do it everytime. They pull into a gas station, and it would just cut to them leaving. As silly as this may seem it will help alot of newbies not wanting to spill gas on their bike. Or learn how to fill up properly.
You're welcome!
It helps if you tilt the nozzle as you're removing it from the tank, or at least maybe pull it up to observe it's not dripping anymore?
Make sure to not top it off, most Moto’s have a certain level in the manual. If you top it off, it could saturate the carbon canister... or if your Moto doesn’t have one, could cause a fuel spill, via the vent hose. I enjoy your content, thanks!!!! Happy days!
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Good tip, I have a pre-filter in my tank and if you fill it too high the filter sits in the gas and it can float the filter and wash the gunk inside out and into the tank. Non-issue for most people but those that take their bikes to places where the gas is questionable at best you have to think of these things.
Nowadays most motorcycle designs accommodate for overfilling, e.g. on MT-07 you get a 14 litres tank but you can only put in about 12, the rest is air - it's in the manual. I've seen people asking why they can't pour in 14 litres on empty tank and other people recommending silly ways of forcing more gas in. Don't do it. Gasoline expands when the engine gets hot. You might end up needing repairs.
@@cprn. exactly. If you overfill, it’s going somewhere. It gets pushed into the vent, and if you have one, into the carbon canister. Emissions related stuff.
This is very helpful. I went to the gas station earlier and no gas was coming out of the hose. Lol i feel so dumb, so here I am. Btw New Rider here. Thank you!
Same. Totally humiliated myself.
So different to Australia... can't fuel up while seated on the bike, we must remove helmet otherwise the pump won't be enabled, we have nozzle for each octane, don't have that horrible guard you have to pull back and we pay after pumping.
Wow...that's crazy. What's the purpose of those rules?
Just Australia being the nanny state it is. We have to remove helmet before going into a shop as well. I haven’t tried pre-paying with my helmet on yet though 🤔
Strange
I think that since we pay after pumping, it is to identify people if they leave without paying.
And I think we have to dismount the bike, as if there is a fire it would be more difficult to escape.
No prepaid to make you go into the shop and maybe buy stuff. Very few ppl fill up and drive off because it's no worth getting a call or visit by the cops for $20. You can't fill up while on the bike because technically if you spill fuel on yourself the petrol station attendant has to hose you down... chemical safety... You can fill up with your helmet on in most places but they want to see your face inside the store just in case you decide to rob it.
I do the same as you basically. Except, I stick the nozzle in until it shuts off, then I bring the nozzle up but just beyond the fill plate and slowly top it off. Then I hit the pumps shut off plate and drain the hose completely. I then while lifting the nozzle out, rotate the nozzle up so gas can't come out and drip on my tank or exhaust. I return Nozzle to pump and the rest is elementary! This is an excellent video for new riders because a motorcycle is different from a car in every respect, especially filling the tank!
Awesome vid SenSei!!! 👍
Thanks :)
Literally got my bike 2 days ago and needed this video lol, thanks
Glad I could help!
Awesome man! What bike? Been riding for almost 2 years now, on the street. I personally get off my bike and fill up. Just feel safer, then again I'm 5'6 riding a 650 pound harley lol. I do flat foot the bike but just to be safe
@@SooHighFashion I'm in the UK and im 18 years old so ATM im limited to a 125cc, im riding a YZF R125 :)
C6 Tango
Enjoy , i remember when i got my bike over a year ago :)
I ride a Honda CB125F .
Cheers and stay safe ..
@@C6Tango yo same here same bike too
I almost always use fueling stops as an opportunity to get off the bike, take my helmet off, ear plugs out, get a drink of water, etc. if the place I'm stopping isn't busy (99% of the time)
I fill up first, then stop and do all that. Right after this we parked and had Subway :)
Dismounting is the more proffesional way....If you get a fire situation from spilled gas you are clear of the bike .
I disagree with sitting on the bike while filling up. My reasons for this is thus. No other vehicle you fill the fuel tank up over the hot motor so fuel containment is not considered to the extent of a dry break system. So a minor spill or just fumes can cause ignition, not hugely likely but it has happened. If you get ignition of the fuel then what next? Most will reach for the bars to use a lever to get off, this puts your arms into the flame path. Some will fumble for the stand, more time in the flame path. If you just drop the bike, in your case to the left then the fuel will spill from the tank so the flame will follow you.
In my country all fuel pumps have signs to get off the bike to fill it. If it ignites you can just back away. It is my personal choice to do that.
I'm not worried about may happen 1 out of a 1,000,000 times just like I don't stay in a bunker all day due to the random asteroid coming in.
@@MotoJitsu in motorcycling all that we do is looking at what may happen. Hence we position for safety and view, we wear the gear etc. This is an extension of the same thing.
@@robdefire4747 Well, in comparison to igniting fumes while filling the thank, the chance of serious injury if you fall without gear, or simply having an accident due to wrong positioning, is very significant...
Rob Defire absolutely agree with you.. I have been subscribed to this channel for sometime and have agreed with 95% of everything he teaches but this is dangerous and stupid, can't believe he is teaching others to take this risk.. At a club I was in we had a fireman join the club and he warned everyone of us about this after a biker he knew got 25% burns and was very lucky to survive.. People like this guy should be removed from CZcams for giving out info that can cause harm or even death. He should be banned from making any videos.. Total ignorance teaching with no understanding of safety or concern of others..
unsubscribbing..
Very helpful video. Things you dont really consider important add up in the long run. I used to dismount off of my bike and walk around etc etc. Now I'll be doing it this way. Big thanks !
I have filled the bike from a sitting position from the beginning. Nice to be reassured that it’s an a decent way to do it. Pulling up on the right is something I will immediately incorporate. Thank you 👍
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thanks!
In my country, you'll have to get off the bike to get some gas. They say static electric might create a spark or something.
Who's they?
Same in Brasil. We have some reports of severely burned riders.
Crazy
@@MotoJitsu government? in my country too, it's illegal put gas while staying in the bike.they can put an infraction to the gas station.
So different
This is what I love about your channel, teaching these mundane things, but useful information for newbies like myself!
thanks ;)
Don't listen to this guy.. this is very dangerous.. GO ask any fire chief or riding school and they will all tell you to get off the bike..
Thanks for the video! Just makes me want to ride but got snow and cold here in CO.... im getting antsy....
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This seems to be simple. It really is. But in winter,, wearing full gear and in my particular case looking for my classes not mentioning that fact of avoiding spills; This turns into a ritual. Thanks.
You're welcome
Cool video! My step one is telling the gas attendant I can do it, NJ life!
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lol I love how they ask anyway!
Same - very frustrating! A lot of times what I do is find the pump furthest away from the attendant and then quickly starting the process of filling. Usually when you already have the card in the pump, they get the hint.
Good video, Greg. I've always gotten off, but your way looks faster. The fire hazard others warn about isn't a problem if you're putting fuel in slowly and watching the fuel level.
P.S. Part of my Tracer 900 fill-up procedure is to reset Trip 1 to zero. I watch mileage instead of the bike's wonky fuel gauge. Ride safe!
Thanks :)
Your bike has a fuel gage?
Emerson awesome gloves! I get off the bike, because I like to stand up and get a little stretch. If I am riding with a buddy, we will have a chat about the route, how we feel, how the bikes are running, hunger and thirst issues, etc. I also keep a log book in my bike to record the odometer reading and the amount of gas I buy, so I can calculate my gas mileage. I don't know why, but I do.
It’s a great video for someone of other country that wants to travel trough USA, the proceeding to fill gas in Mexico is different… so it’s nice to know… thankyou!
Question and thanks again for your great videos and knowledge... 2003 R1 13,100 miles looking everything over noticed that my arrow slip on pipe had a few pieces of carbon/pebbles coming out when I was cleaning and shaking lol why and what can I do ? thanks.
No idea...doesn't sound good though.
Thank you motojitsu all the way from Philippines 👍
Welcome!
I live in the Philippines they have yet to enable credit/debit cards at the pump. So in the mean time they have full time attendants to fill you tank for you and take payment for the fuel. This usually requires me dismounting the bike to allow the attendant access tp the tank and for me to get the cash to pay for the fuel. I really would like to do it your way but circumstances dictate otherwise. I really like your content and look forward to seeing more.
Thanks, didn't know about pulling the nozzle back like that. Weird question but do those gloves cut out alot of the cold wind in the morning ? My hands freeze with my gloves
Yes and heated grips and hand guards help a lot.
Great video! It’s so easy to fill up where you live. I live in Australia where you fill up the bike, get off it, go inside the shop and pay for the fuel in there
love your videos. You changed the way I corner. Now you need to delete this or correct it. Someday in a place where the pump malfunctions or an idiot is riding, someone will get killed. Yes. Pull up so your tank points towards the pump, so on the to the right hand side of the pump. Yes. Get off your bike. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE LAZY!!! You are better than this. Put your hand up like you did after your first crash. You got it wrong. Now do the same for this. I now teach advanced riding and the things you post I tell to my son. Thanks for your work.
“Now you need to delete this or correct it.” No. Been doing this since I started riding and most people I see do the same thing. If you want to get off due to the extremely low change of catching on fire go for it, I’m not worried
I fill up the exact ame way only with the pump on the other side. I'm right handed so I feel it's a bit easier to control it all from that angle. Oh, and I always put the bike in neutral so I can still move it around a bit if necessary. Just did my 4th bike refill in my life 😉
Ah :)
At first, I was like ...wth? But like always....I learned something from this video.....like all your other videos. Thanks👍
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How did I do this for the past 30+ years, I wonder ? 🤯
Now I am no longer looking like a rookie 🥳 Thank you so much 👍✌
Thanks for watching.
First day riding (outside the beginner's course) on my first bike about to do my first fuel up. Thanks for this!
Have fun!
Thanks for this video! I would only add that the type of fuel you use is the one recommended by the manufacturer. I did not know this when I went to fill-up my bike for the first time.
You could make a video on how to tie shoelaces and everyone would still watch it.
next week!
What brand or model of gloves are those?
Greg, good and useful video. My question is about the different types of gasoline available in California/U.S.A. At the gas stations you have three pumps, labeled 87-89-91. Do they mean the average value between RON (Research Octane Number) and MON (Motor Octane Number) (Aki Method)? For most modern street bikes 91 RON (according to user’s manual) is enough. In Argentina we have only the RON number as a reference. Only 95 and 98 RON types are available. I always fill with 95 (cheaper), but never had a problem.
thanks :)
Honestly this would have been helpful to watch when I went to fill up but I more or less figured out the same process. The nozzle boot is a California thing and I just held it back like he did. Also on some bike the nozzle won’t go in all the way or enough to push the boot back and if it doesn’t go back far enough then the dispenser won’t dispense.
thank you bro! I have a 09 FZ6R and I was about to take it in to get the gas gauge looked at because the meter only ever reads like 60% every time I top off. Turns out, being off the bike and sticking the nozzle into the tank gave me a false "full" detection.
I’m here because I just finished fueling up my bike. While sitting on the bike I did everything as I had done a hundred times before. Except this time the little lever on the nozzle handle that lets you fill it with no hands was broken. You know the one on the inside of the handle not the outside one. So I’m pumping gas and I don’t realize it slipped into position of holding the lever at full pump. So I’m slowly backing the nozzle out as it fills. As it gets close to the top I release my grip but to no avail, it’s locked on pump! The smart thing to do would have been to shove it in deep in the tank and have it automatically shut off. That’s not what i did. My first instinct was to pull it out, after all it was so close to the top why put more gas in , it will overflow all over the bike, right? In a panic, I pulled it out and sprayed gas all over the ground, my bike and yes my crotch. Unable to get it to stop, I panicked again and shoved it back in the tank and it shut off automatically. It gets worse. Yes my crotch was itching. So I arrived at home and parked my bike outside the garage. The garage is part living space. I go inside the front door and I know I’m going to have to disrobe and leave the smelly clothes outside because my wife will have a fit. So I step inside and take off all my clothes, I crack open the door and throw them out on the porch. I had not idea the Amazon delivery lady was next door and walking over to my porch. As I shut the door I see her in my peripheral vision and I shut the door. I’m thinking oh crap. I peak out the window and she is frozen five feet from my jeans and underwear and she is just staring at them and the looking at me peaking out the door window. By now I’m totally embarrassed and feeling like some kind of pervert. I yell through the door what happened and I apologize and ask her to just leave the package, thank you. She dropped it ran. I’m still waiting for a police knock at the door. Lesson, I’m getting off the bike from now on and I will be checking the little thingy on the nozzle. All joking aside I’m luck the was not a fire. My crotch was soaked in gas. On the bright side Amazon might cancel us. I’ll just play dumb, it comes naturally. True story. Be safe y’all.
Can we do trail braking using front and rear brake together, is it a good idea to do so!!!
You can trail brake either or or both or just one.
New rider here and I got a 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 for my first bike. I’ve ridden to work a couple times now and on the freeway at 65-70 the gusts of wind are pretty shocking and scary. Is there any tips to get over this other than experience?
I fill up from the left side so it’s leaning toward the pump. I’m off the bike when I add fuel because I ride far so when I need gas it’s usually because I just rode about 200 miles. Also I’m on a ninja 300 so it’s easy to see down in it. But I can understand people with taller bikes it’s probably easier to remain seated during fueling. cool vid
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Love this short clip of instructions
Same way I’ve been doing it since riding, Except sometimes I stop a little too far away from the pump and have to do a little leaning. Rather that than shuffling the bike closer 😁
I've done that too :)
Hi love your content, it's helped me since I started riding in July this year. My instructor tells me never to use the engine cut off unless the bike is on the floor basically. Just wondering if you might know why as I notice you use it here.
I always use it...it's there for a reason. That's how you turn off the engine while still having control over the bike with both hands on the handlebars. Just because someone with a title says something doesn't mean it's correct or that it makes sense or they know what they're talking about. This is a perfect example.
Back in my home country they did not let us fill our own tanks. Moved to a new one this is a fish out of water moment for me. Thank you as always.
About to buy my first motorcycle Ninja 400, and always wondered about this. Thanks.
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What's interesting in New Jersey we are not self-serve. It seems, however when you pull up with a motorcycle and start the process they just say are you good and you fill up yourself. I pretty much do it exactly the way it was demonstrated in this video, but I pull up with the pump to my left, because I'm left handed. I always stabilize the bike and keep it level, so I get a good reading on Fuel level. Thanks...
Thank You for the tips..
Welcome
I think I read or heard somewhere that you should always get off the bike when filling up and just put it in a centre stand or balance it to get the tank really full. Is this true, is staying in the bike safe and good etiquette?
99% of people I know and see do it just like I did.
I do remember seeing at least one video recently where the bike and the rider were both on fire, with the suggestion to NOT sit on the bike when filling the tank. Personal preference I guess. Why not put it on the centre stand to make the bike level and then stretch your legs while it fills?
Because I fill up first, then I got off and had lunch.
on my Triumph T120, the cap is on the right side, so its actually the top of the tank with the bike leaned on the kick stand. I fill standing on the right side. I hold the nozzle a bit like you do but I get in in the smaller hole a little less than an inch in. This way it fills to the max and stops automatically
Interesting :)
Same for my cruiser, I just got a dual sport project so once I get that on the road we will see.
We don't have those nice non-spilling nozzle shrouds on most gas stations yet. The first time I went to fill my tank I spilled about half a litre of gasoline all over my paint job even before I pressed the trigger - leftovers from the guy before me. Learned two lessons that day. One, usually there's a window cleaning detergent and paper towels near the pumps. Two, always lift the hose to get every drop you paid for.
sheesh..lesson learned!
I never fill my tank with me sitting on the bike in case of accidental spillage or equipment failure which can lead to a fire. Being off the bike may give one those few extra seconds one may need in the event of a fire. And standing the bike upright is not a big deal, leaving the foot stand out at the same time. Whilst the probability of fire is low, if it did happen, the extra time afforded being off the bike could make all the difference in one’s wellbeing. In my country (South Africa), it is in any event not permitted to be seated on the bike whilst putting fuel in.
many ways to do one thing, this is how I and most people I've ever saw do it since I've been riding.
Many years ago I used to manage Gas Stations. *_Do not, under any circumstances stay on the bike when refilling_* unless, of course you want to spend a lot of time in the burns unit of your major hospital and, usually, leave without your tackle!
I guess I, and 99% of every person I see out riding, are risk takers.
@@MotoJitsu 99% other riders my arse.. you are teaching people something you know nothing about.. I will be warning all my friends to stay clear of your channel..
One more tip. Buy a key-less fuel cap. One time when I was riding my FZ-07 a long way from home, my fuel cap got stuck at a gas station and wouldn't unlock. I ended up coasting almost all the way back home to the motorcycle shop. Even they couldn't get my fuel-cap to unlock. They had to call a locksmith to get it open. This doesn't happen often but it happened to me. I risked running out of gas, getting stranded, and having to get AAA to tow me back home. Another hard lesson learned.
In New Zealand, you are not allowed to fill while seated, there are a number of safety issues, not the least being the danger of spills because the bike isnt stable on the ground. We're told on all our safety courses this, as well as there is never a requirement to fill more than you can fill while it is on the side stand.
Not here.
I always tap the pump head gently against the tank a few times before I remove it, to make sure drops are gone.
I also twist the pump head to face up.. but maybe I'm just overkilling it :)
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If you shake it more than twice you're playing with it.
Thank you for this vid. I haven't done one fill yet and Im due for one tomorrow morning so this gave me a good idea of what to do now
You're welcome
@@MotoJitsu I did it haha. I pulled up on the right side like you showed and I sat on the bike while filling up. It went so smooth that I felt like a total pro.lol
Fast Eddie... I have purchased two of your books motojistu and vol 1and 2 and currently reading Cornering Confindence by Jon Delvecchio ....in the other two books do u have more drills in them as well???.... managed to smash through most of vol 1and loving it.. focused on one thing at a time and it helped sooo much ... soon will start on my knee drag drills. Cant wait. Cheers
Thanks! Those are the only 2 with drills in them :)
@@MotoJitsu awesome. Thanks again man. Happy holidays.. stay safe. 👊🏾
Hy there, notised you have the touring screen on your Tracer. I myself are driving a bone stock Tracer GT, and have some buffeting issues. Do you recommend the taller screen? Ussfull channnel! Like your vids.
I do :)
Thanks for making this for us newbies.
You're very welcome!
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My old ST1100 doesn't care "how" as long as I keep it full:-). Everything works for us:-). Have great day!
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In Australia you cannot fill while seated on the bike for safety reasons. If something goes wrong you want to be able to jump aside.
And if you do jump aside, the bike is on its side and all that fuel you just pumped into it is now on the ground.
"Something" I guess I'm a risk taker.
@@MotoJitsu And this is your only answer.. don't you care that you could be putting people's lives in danger.. you should be removed from CZcams
Im new to motorcycles, i was ignorant that unlike my cars, gas pumps will not auto shut off when filling my motorcycles....So Thank you for the video!
Not allowed to sit on your bike when you fill up in Australia, or Queensland at least, might even be illegal. S.O.P when I worked in are service station was not to activate the bowser if the rider was sitting on the bike. So it's, stand down, right glove off, key off and out, get off the bike and open the tank, then inside to pay. Sometimes I take my helmet of because it's so hot and humid here. I've never seen that stupid coller thing yet. Pay at pump was a brief fade for a couple years, but I haven't seen a working one for a very long time.
Yup, very different depending on where you are I'm hearing.
Dismounting and grabbing the nozzle disipates static electricity which otherwise can cause a spark if you fill up while seated on the machine. Many gas stations won't allow you to fill up if you remain seated for this very reason. It's a fire hazard.
Not here nor am I, or 99% of people I see ride worried. I guess we're all risk takers.
they said same thing about talking on cell phone while pumping fuel, that myth has been debunked. If staying on bike while pumping caused a problem, there would be many videos showing it happening. They just are not out there. I drank water from a garden hose as a kid, and lived to tell about it. Also didn't wear a helmet on my bicycle, and survived.
No way how is it different you are still standing on the ground either way?
@the_Electrician .. what is the difference? You stay on bike, your feet are still touching the ground, the same if you dismount. Your "theory" holds no water.... or should I say gas.
also worth mentioning that they might say to fill up while its on the kick stand. and not to fill up past the neck of the inside because heat can expand the gas too much. in california theres a fuel sensor or something that can fault out if theres too much gas and it gets hot. another thing is to tap the nozzle on the inside and tip it upwards when you pull it over your tank so that it doesn't drip on your tank. i think you kept the nozzle too high out of the hole and you got gas splashes on your tank.
Many ways to do one thing...this is just how I do it.
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Not sure if its illegal in the UK but if you sit on your bike and fuel up you usually get told to get off the bike over the tannoy.
I do it exactly the same except I place my gloves around the fill cap to keep any splatters from getting on the paint on my tank. I'm a bit OCD about that
The joy of filln her up. Merry Christmas Greg.
:) Yes!
One thing I do is I have a pair of "gas gloves" handy. I don't want the gloves I wear while riding to smell like gas. (I do this with my car, too. Learned from a truck driver.) Inevitably someone spills gas on the pump or on the nozzle, I touch it and then my gloves or hands end up smelling like gas. I carry a pair of disposable gloves I can toss if they get gas on them. They live in the top of a side case, takes about five seconds to grab them and put them on.
Also, there is often a bit of gas left in the hose, make sure you carefully move the nozzle around to avoid spilling on your paint. If you do, clean it up as soon as possible. Especially when you put the nozzle back. I've seen other guys dump fuel on their tank putting the nozzle in and taking it out.
I get off the bike because no matter where I park the bike I can't reach everything from one spot. Go T-Rex arms! lol
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Was hoping to get some insight on something that's been annoying me when filling up my bike. I can't pull the trigger all the way, or it cuts off. So I have to hold it in this sweet spot but it fills soooo slowly. Literally penny by penny. And my hand cramps up after 2 minutes. I've tried a few different pumps at different petrol stations and they all do this.
Keep at it....no right or wrong way.
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This is probably a silly question but does the venturi kick the pump off or do you have to watch the tank to make sure you don't overfill it?
Turns off automatically for the ones here
Thank you
You're welcome
Was that Campo? I took a ride out there a few months ago. Beautiful scenery.
Yes :)
Dumb question does your card automatically disconnect when you put the nozzle back to its spot or how does it work? Sorry for the dumb question 😅 I’m getting my first bike soon.
If you stay on the bike in the UK you will be told by the garage to get off for safety reasons
Not here :)
Yes that is the correct way.GET OFF YOUR BIKE!!!
Can you make a video about riding in windy conditions? I ride a gsxr , and with heavy winds iT looks to pull the front of the bike left and right its terrifying. Experienced this on other sport bikes i had, Quess they are sensible for side winds cheers!
I have a video about that
@@MotoJitsu thnx Will check iT out keep up the great work
I wish I would have watched this earlier. I am a new rider, went to go fill up my tank for the first time. Put my kick stand on, out the pump in like I would a car and kept pumping expecting it to click off. Well it didn’t and has spilled all over my bike and ground. Embarrassed, I started during my bike with towels. Also embarrassed, there was a Harley rider on the other side(who didn’t bother to help). I’ll know next time. Any advice on getting gasoline on your bike after I dried it? Other than the smell, do o need to do anything else?
Not really...probably wash the bike off.
In Australia they usually won't turn the pumps on unless you are off the bike
Edit: had it in Brisbane
So different.
Yeah and its a pain because the bike is on an angle when you fill it up and it never fills all the way.
Yeah and we pay after filling up ⬆️
never had this problem in melb aust.
Too right!!! GET OFF THE BIKE TO FILL UP!!! It’s safer for everyone
Soo, i have a moped, and i my tank goes back under the seat alot, so i can’t really see how much i fueled up, so how do i know it’s full?
by looking inside while filling
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@@MotoJitsu But Thats the thing, i don’t see
then the pump will automatically turn off like it does for any vehicle.
@@MotoJitsu oh ok
That's pretty much what I do as well. I always make sure to have the metal nozzle contact the inside of the tank.
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Thanks for making this video.
In my country we pay to the guy and then we keep an eye on meter if he is starting from zero and filling to the amount we paid for :P
You're welcome
What gloves are you wearing?
leeparksdesign.com I'm wearing the Sumo R's