Re: [ST] How it fell over

["Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Spilage won't ignite on the "hot" exhaust, it's not hot enough to get the liquid.  It's the vapors that will ignite from a spark first.

How do I know you ask?  Well, about two years ago I had this fuel level sending unit leak then this gas tank hose adapter really leak fuel all over everything.  My leg, the "hot" exhaust, everywhere.  No fire.  I wasn't about to leave the bike in a strange parking lot until I can get it home, so I even drove it the 45min to home.

I wouldn't worry.  I pump gas all the time while sitting on her.

-----Original Message-----
From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Eoin Kirwan
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 6:14 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] How it fell over

<<SNIP>>

I wouldn't fancy sitting on the bike when pumping fuel. If you have a spillage 
it ends up in your crotch, and if it spills onto a hot exhaust and catches 
fire you can't run away without climbing off the bike first.

<<SNIP>>
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