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  1. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Thanks man. I'm doing much better. Once I finish healing up and can get out of the house I plan on going to my dealership and measuring tank depths on all the Triumph models. I feel like this may be a contributing factor.
  2. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Thanks for asking. According to my doctors, I'm healing ahead of pace for it being only 2 weeks. I've been doing a high protein diet which I think has helped. My face is almost back to normal and my left arm is without bandages. I've got light wraps on the right which took most of the...
  3. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Sure does! Thanks for the motivation. ☺️
  4. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    No, I was manually holding the pump when it failed. I definitely won't be trusting any pumps for a while. Thank you, I couldn't see myself not conquering this challenge and getting back on the many horses. 😄
  5. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Thanks man! I was planning on going blue with satin black accents. It was going to be spectacular. It'll be coming soon though. 😉
  6. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Those tabs are definitely a big "no-no" on a bike but you're absolutely right. Never trust your life or your bike to a sensor. Even though gas stations fight your attention with TVs and expect you to rely on their devices. When on 2 wheels the risks are higher at all times.
  7. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Definitely, don't sit on the bike while fueling. I remember learning that from MSF school back in the days. Thanks for the kind words. Stay vigilant and I'll be back on 2 wheels soon enough. 🙂
  8. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    I didn't step away. I held the nozzle the whole time. That's how I got the brunt of it. Eyebrows and eyelashes are gone but the free facial has taken years off my skin. Gotta look for the positive right?! 😄
  9. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    The law firm will handle that at a later point. I get to relax and heal.
  10. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    You know I thought the exact same thing when I got the picture! It still looks good. It would make a bass-ass bobber pro 😄
  11. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    They have and seen the video, so has the police detective for fire and arson. I've been contacted by Wawa corporate which says the pump manufacturer is at fault. The pump manufacturer wants to take a look at the bike. The circle of blame has begun. I don't take offense because that's how you...
  12. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    My guess is the gas flow was too strong causing the fuel to not settle and trip the sensor. That in addition to a shallow insertion for the nozzle.
  13. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Absolutely, I'm a pretty vain MF'er! I'll be going above and beyond to look as good as I did before. 😄 Hopefully with no noticeable scars.
  14. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    I think I will. They should be aware to keep track of issues.
  15. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Probably supercharged as well! 😉
  16. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Thanks! Life's about learning through experience. Hopefully, everyone can learn from what happened and my mistakes.
  17. Phenix3939

    My Rocket in Flames on the Launchpad!!

    Hey everyone, Long post, but I wanted to make a separate post about about my latest tragedy so everyone can get the details and warnings. This past Sunday my bike went up in flames at a gas station. I was 3 miles from my house meeting some friends for a ride to put me over my first service...
  18. Phenix3939

    Uh-Oh!!!!...off Facebook...

    Thanks. I took no offense. I'm like most that doesn't like to get a single drop on the tank when pumping. I never top off for that very reason then this happens.
  19. Phenix3939

    Uh-Oh!!!!...off Facebook...

    I was planning on posting about this here at some point but that's my bike. It went up in flames this past Sunday. I was about getting some fuel before going on a ride with some friends. I had the nozzle all the way in the tank to the plate and was holding the trigger with my hand. I looked...
  20. Phenix3939

    Top Gear - Triumph Rocket R review: does a crazy 2,500cc bike work?

    Rose-colored glasses this morning. The guy mentions two flaws and you hang on that? Actually, those points are valid. The tank size is decent but for a cruiser most of the competition have at least a gallon more. Plus if your testing a bike you're more likely to run through a tank pretty...
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