Can motorcycles be refueled directly with the fuel nozzle?
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Motorcycles cannot be refueled directly with the fuel nozzle. Because the fuel tank of a motorcycle is relatively small, and the pressure of the fuel dispenser is relatively high, it is easy for gasoline to overflow during refueling. The motorcycle's engine is located directly below the fuel tank, and when gasoline overflows, the recently turned-off engine can easily ignite the spilled gasoline, causing a fire. Additional information: 1. Helmet - Essential protective gear for motorcycle riders: Helmets are mandatory protective equipment for both driving and riding motorcycles. Most accidents involving motorcycles occur because the head hits the ground, leading to severe consequences. 2. Drive in the correct lane to ensure safety: Motorcycles must be driven in the designated lane as per regulations; otherwise, in the event of an accident, the rider will bear corresponding legal responsibility.
After riding motorcycles for ten years, I finally understood this rule at gas stations. Actually, 90% of gas stations prohibit motorcycles from directly pulling up to the pump island for refueling; instead, you must use a metal canister as an intermediary to prevent static electricity from igniting the gasoline. Last summer, I witnessed a guy insisting on pulling up to the pump island—the moment the nozzle touched the fuel tank opening, a 'bang' sound erupted with blue flames. Luckily, the staff reacted quickly. Now, I always carry a 20-liter metal fuel canister. Remember, it must be made of metal! Static sparks from plastic cans due to friction can still ignite the fuel, and the metal can must also be grounded during refueling. Once, at a highway gas station, I saw a foreigner riding a Harley who didn’t know this rule—three staff members held his fuel canister and educated him for half an hour.
