Triumphrat

Lobo · 09-15-2006, 07:43 AM

Is it just me or does anyone else have trouble filling their tank (T100) with petrol from the pump? Seems that I can get about 6 litres or so into the tank then the pump keeps clicking of on me and won't fill unless I pull the trigger just a tiny bit; then, as the tank is nearly full I have to ease the trigger off more and more. It takes me almost as long to put 13 litres or so into my tank as it takes me to put 45 litres into my Volvo! I reckon the pumps are rubbish where I fill up (Tesco's), because I seldom experience this elsewhere (although I do experience this at one or two). This is driving me nuts and I get a lot of bemused looks from motorist wondering, no doubt, why I'm taking so long to fill such a small tank!

bgaz · 09-15-2006, 07:51 AM

Here in the US, in New Jersey anyway, there are the old style pumps with the large rubber boots (make good fork covers) which are a real mess to use.
The newer places have a bootless pump, which works well.

Then there are the ones that are broke.
Do yourself a favor, and when pumping, make sure you can shut the pump off when you start pumping, as I have found some broken that would not shut off manualy without fooling with the lock on gizmo.
Just what you need to dump a gallon of gas on your hot bike because the thing wont shut off.

Brett

Lobo · 09-15-2006, 08:27 AM

Far as I know, Brett we don't have pumps here in the UK that can be locked on; you have to pull the trigger and hold it. when you're fueling the pump shuts off it it detects a back surge/flow (as when your tank is full), but I reckon that they are far too sensitive in some filling stations.

e404pnf · 09-15-2006, 09:06 AM

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On 2006-09-15 06:27, Lobo wrote:
Far as I know, Brett we don't have pumps here in the UK that can be locked on; you have to pull the trigger and hold it. when you're fueling the pump shuts off it it detects a back surge/flow (as when your tank is full), but I reckon that they are far too sensitive in some filling stations.

You're right -- I've never seen the locking pumps at UK petrol stations. Having seen too many American films, when I first started driving I though I was using the pump wrong because I couldn't let go :blush:
The back flow cut off often kicks when not wanted - On my old nova I had the hold the hose almost upside down to get anything more than a trickle

Gav

BlueBird · 09-15-2006, 09:25 AM

I used to work as a gas attendant a few years ago, so maybe I can help. If the nozzle has a rubber boot, I pull it back as I'm fueling, so that it doesn't lock in the fumes. Also, try adjusting the placement of the nozzle in the tank, holding it higher/lower, to the side, etc untill you find what works.

Here in New Jersey, all gas stations are required to have a gas attendant, I don't know about the UK, but if there is one, perhaps you could ask their advice, as it is their job to know how to pump gas - They might have a trick up their sleeve that you don't know.

Good luck, maybe you could find another bonneville owner and go for a ride, and when you guys go to fill up, ask him/her what they do when filling up.

Rock500 · 09-15-2006, 09:28 AM

That narrow filler neck on the Bonneville is my only real complaint about the bike. It's a real pain in the butt to fill and not make a mess. The first few times I filled up I hated it, but have now gotten used to it.
I notice that some pumps come on with a huge flow so it's hard to trickle the last bit in without getting splashed.
I ride a lot of the same roads over and over so I've made a mental note of the friendlier pumps along the way.

Rocky

MattTriumphs · 09-15-2006, 10:19 AM

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On 2006-09-15 07:06, e404pnf wrote:

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On 2006-09-15 06:27, Lobo wrote:
Far as I know, Brett we don't have pumps here in the UK that can be locked on; you have to pull the trigger and hold it. when you're fueling the pump shuts off it it detects a back surge/flow (as when your tank is full), but I reckon that they are far too sensitive in some filling stations.

You're right -- I've never seen the locking pumps at UK petrol stations. Having seen too many American films, when I first started driving I though I was using the pump wrong because I couldn't let go :blush:
The back flow cut off often kicks when not wanted - On my old nova I had the hold the hose almost upside down to get anything more than a trickle

Gav

I used to tuck the gas cap from my car between the "trigger" and the handle on this old pump by school when I had a big fill up.

Normandy · 09-15-2006, 10:35 AM

If you think it's hard to fill now, don't buy the flush mount gas cap from Brent. It reduces the hole size even more.

wonderdog · 09-15-2006, 11:58 AM

I place the nozzle about 1/2 inch or less into the tank, never locking it, never walk away, always pump slowly and never have an overflow. I never pump full blast into such a small tank. Pumping slow and watching the level come up keeps me from ever having backsplash. Yes, I have to slow more as the tank gets filled and I see small droplets in the sunlight, but it doesn't take long to pump 3 gallons. Look at it as a patience development exercise.

Dennis

[ This message was edited by: wonderdog on 2006-09-15 10:09 ]

EnglishWombat · 09-15-2006, 01:56 PM

It's not just the T100 - my America is a nightmare to fill as well....

It can take me ages to fill up, or I get petrol all over me....my jacket stinks of fuel.

I thought it was just me...