Clicknow Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Hi so went to fill up with fuel (first time)open the filler cap inserted nozzle pulled the fuel tigger and the fuel went all over the tank so I continued to fuel up very slowly seemed to take forever, am I doing something wrong?as don't want a repeat regards graham ps loving my tracer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmev Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) I don't know know the diameter of UK fuel pump nozzles, but here in the US the pump nozzle will fit through the hole under the gas cap. I only splash fuel on the tank when I'm not paying attention and I lift the nozzle above that hole. If it doesn't fit through the hole you will just have to pump very slowly or figure out a way to remove that pan with the holes in it. Edited June 1, 2019 by kmev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicknow Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Thank you when I was filling up I did not see the bigger hole silly me just had a look and yes there it is regards graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtoB Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 The very first time i filled mine up I didn't realise you were supposed to put the nozzel through that hole and petrol splashed all over me. Thought I was going to go up in a ball of flames within 1 min of my first ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicknow Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Yea LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Something like this can make finding the hole a bit easier (that's what she...) tho I just use my gloved hand if necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) I stand the bike up once the pump triggers off and sloooowly fill to slightly above the baffle. Helps insure I get 200 miles on the tank. cb Edited June 1, 2019 by nhchris 2 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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