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I believe you should refuel while on the side stand. Fill to the bottom of neck. Sometimes I'll put in a bit more when doing long highway runs. Never had a problem with any pump's filler nozzle or collar.
So you filled up on the centre stand when you don't normally, you used a nozzle type that you don't normally use and the 5th bar on the gauge disappeared much quicker than normal.Anyone know whether the Wee takes more fuel when it's on the sidestand or on the centerstand? I had it on the centerstand, and while it might have just been the usual thing of the fifth bar on the fuel gauge disappearing almost immediately, it was an issue I've not had before.
Also, with the way that cap opens, how do you handle it if you have one those accordion sleeved vapor recovery nozzles? It was fine on the one I used yesterday that had the flange thing, but I'm puzzled about how you fill-up with the heavier springy collars on the nozzle.
Yes, the bureaucrats have given us those here in WA as well. I have no doubt that they benefit from substantial campaign contributions from the holder of the patent for the miserable PITA. Screw them. Anyway, I just bought one of these:In CA we have vapor recovery things which have essentially 2 triggers (the rubber accordion gasket has to be held back against it's spring as you pull the trigger) and the flow is full on or off. It requires both hands, a bit of strength and your attention. Some pumps vary and can require less effort. Even my Tundra requires me to lean my body weight on the nozzle as I squeeze the trigger if I want to maintain the fuel flow at some of the newer stations. Probably coming to a station near you soon.