Issues with filling 2.5 gas tank

RUN666 said:

Okay, so in fact we can all agree that it's a great bike with a slightly stupid tank design...

Besides, I'm surprised that the most annoying member of our forum hasn't yet commented on this post...

At first, I hesitated to take a hammer and redesign the tank inlet my way, then I calmed down...

If you want to fill up to the brim, it's true that you shouldn't be in a hurry and worse, what happened to me yesterday when I filled the tank to the top: the gasoline expanded with the heat of the sun and I got liquid on my face! Obviously the tank venting is capricious because, very often, when we open the plastic cap you can hear that it's under pressure... weird!

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Gimlet said:

This is a thread just made for the in-house comedians..

The insert is a gusset that I believe also serves to prevent you filling with diesel by mistake. I haven't tried it but I suspect a diesel pump nozzle will not fit through the hole. Harleys have them too. I got used to it with the Harley I had before I came to the Rocket, though it took a bit of getting used to with a few splash-backs at first, and now I don't have any problems.

I fill up sat astride the bike. Put the pump nozzle just through the hole in the gusset (no jokes..) and fill with about half pressure.

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Gimlet said:

To get maximum enjoyment from your ride, always ensure moving parts are well lubed and nipples greased, and remember to push the nozzle all the way through the gusset before you commence pumping. At full speed, hold on with both hands and grip firmly with the knees.

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