Can motorcycles be refueled?
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Motorcycles can be refueled, and they can also be refueled at gas stations. Precautions for refueling motorcycles: A driver's license, ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and license plate are required for refueling; refueling is not done directly from the fuel dispenser but at a fixed location set up by the gas station, known as the "motorcycle refueling point," where fuel is dispensed using a dedicated container. Reasons why direct refueling with a fuel nozzle is not allowed: When refueling a motorcycle directly with a fuel nozzle, it is easy to cause gasoline splashing. Additionally, motorcycle engines are usually exposed, especially after long rides, the equipment under the fuel tank becomes very hot. Since gasoline has a relatively low ignition point, direct refueling can lead to spillage, and gasoline dripping onto the hot engine can easily cause a fire.
Of course motorcycles can be fueled up. My 125cc commuter bike needs two gas station runs every week. Most motorcycles on the market today run on gasoline, with 92 and 95 octane being the most commonly used. We veteran riders all know - you must turn off the engine before refueling, and never take the dangerous shortcut of smoking nearby. Locate the fuel cap properly - some require unlocking under the seat while others twist open on the side. Don't overfill the tank; leave room for fuel expansion. My 12-liter tank gives about 400km per fill. Remember not to treat the nozzle like a water tap - stop when it automatically clicks off. Low-quality fuel damages engines, so I only refuel at official Sinopec or PetroChina stations.
