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Default Is there an easier and cleaner way to fill up my HOG?

every time I try and top off my tank I usually spill a little and the way I do it now is starting to cause me shoulder and back pain. Help!
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Default Re: Is there an easier and cleaner way to fill up my HOG?

i use my filler cap as a cup under the hose as i take it out. if the wind is blowing aint nothing gonna help. i usually keep a soft bandana tied to my handlebars for cleanup when i do spill.
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i use my filler cap as a cup under the hose as i take it out. if the wind is blowing aint nothing gonna help. i usually keep a soft bandana tied to my handlebars for cleanup when i do spill.
Thats a good tip there....

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Default Re: Is there an easier and cleaner way to fill up my HOG?

Take a towel and cut a hole in it. Use it when you fill your tank. That was Red's input.

Always park with your left to the gas pump. That way the bike will lean that way and make it a lot easier than the other way.

Men also underatand "shake it 3 times". LOL!!

I bump the gas pum nozzle "gently" 2 or 3 times to "shake off" excess gas before pulling it away from the tank opening.

Welcome to HangZone.

Where you from? I assume you ride a Lowrider?? I don't have a lowrider but hopefully my advice applies.
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Default Re: Is there an easier and cleaner way to fill up my HOG?

what MLC said

Straddle the bike and keep it upright and you are filling it with a hole that is straight up.

Keep your holes straight man!
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Default Re: Is there an easier and cleaner way to fill up my HOG?

Put your index finger over the end of the nozzle as you remove it from the neck..
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The easy way for me is when Linda and I stop for gas I just let her fill mine too while I supervise .... :grin:

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The easy way for me is when Linda and I stop for gas I just let her fill mine too while I supervise .... :grin:

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Sounds like a plan Curley!!

I will ask Linda how it is working for you when I see her next time.

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The easy way for me is when Linda and I stop for gas I just let her fill mine too while I supervise .... :grin:

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Sounds like a plan Curley!!

I will ask Linda how it is working for you when I see her next time.

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Default Re: Is there an easier and cleaner way to fill up my HOG?

hey everyone thanks for your input. I've taken all your advice and it has been a tremendous help! I have a friend who I was cruisin with the other day and he pulled out this little yellow thing call the McCuff. It made filling my bike super easy! He told me he got it a trade show not too long ago...has anyone else heard of this thing?
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