Sunday Driver Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Total have recently opened two brand new service stations dedicated to bikes. They feature such things like special easy-use fuel nozzles, helmet holders, etc. If they're well received, they plan to open more...Details [url=http://www.total.fr/fr/total.nsf/VS_SWIPSA/32642CB5C762D563C125742E0059D75E?OpenDocument&UNI=4A70090BBE2A2B95C125701900597A4B&LG=FR&]HERE[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventodue Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Mian advantage will be no diesel spills :-)(I do know someone who once filled his bike up with diesel ...)CheersCraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yes, I nearly did the same with my R1200RT when distracted .... owning a diesel car can be habit forming!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Anything for bikes is always appreciated but I didn't quite understand what was so easy about the new pump nozzles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 [quote user="Mungo"]Anything for bikes is always appreciated but I didn't quite understand what was so easy about the new pump nozzles. [/quote]They are hung high so you have less risk of damaging the tank paintwork when filling up.Great idea, lets hope it catches on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 [quote user="Chezstevens"]Yes, I nearly did the same with my R1200RT when distracted .... owning a diesel car can be habit forming!![/quote]I can understand the confusion, especially riding something that sounds like a diesel anyway .....................[Www][:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Don't remind me...I used to routinely fill my diesel Bora at Safeway, but I'd generally fill the bike up at the local Texaco garage. Returning from a late London trip one night, I pulled into the Texaco garage to fill up the car - and automatically went to the usual petrol pump.....An hour later, I got towed into the local breakdown garage to have the petrol emptied out of the Bora's tank. Never mind, my company accepted the explanation on my expenses claim..........[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="Chezstevens"]Yes, I nearly did the same with my R1200RT when distracted .... owning a diesel car can be habit forming!![/quote]I can understand the confusion, especially riding something that sounds like a diesel anyway .....................[Www][:D][:D][:D][/quote]I was thinking more 'Cement mixer' ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungo Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="Mungo"]Anything for bikes is always appreciated but I didn't quite understand what was so easy about the new pump nozzles. [/quote]They are hung high so you have less risk of damaging the tank paintwork when filling up.Great idea, lets hope it catches on..[/quote] Ah, I get it now. Thanks for the info. What would also be great is a little torch light on the nozzle so that you can see when the tank is nearly full. Obviously they would need to ensure safety first but some sort of fibre optics could do it, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now