Where do you put your helmet ? (ooer!)

[Enceladus]

Don't want to hijack this thread off the original topic but IMO yes, it's too much hassle to take it off when filling up.

I don't make any fuss any more, I just get back on and go elsewhere, but most of the time I use Tesco as they have 'pay at pump' facilities and everyone's happy.

one great advantage of a flip front lid.
don't need to take it off

[dBfazer600]

I usually put mine on the mirrors or on the ground at the rear wheel if dry. After reading Simon.p's post I will be looking carefully at where my helmet is put. Food for thought.

Daz

[stevierst]

one great advantage of a flip front lid.
don't need to take it off

My son kept getting asked to take his off, even with the front flipped open. He used to ask them why, and they just told him "no helmets" but didn't explain why.
And they wonder why bikers boycott petrol stations!
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[redthunder]

It's a security thing. A helmet is similar to wearing a balaclava (in so far as it covers most of your face) so you can't be identified by cctv.


They're not saying every biker is a criminal out to rob the place but it limits risk to put that rule in place.


It takes 30 seconds to take your lid off, you would spend more than that arguing it with the staff if you really wanted to keep it on.


I don't see the hate for it to be honest.

[caretaker]

mine sits on the pillion seat. its happy there.

[Dead Eye]

99% of the time I always fill up at the same petrol station so I think they've gotten used to seeing me and aren't too worried

[slimwilly]

I always put mine on my head as it may get scratched if i drop it on the motorway at 75mph :\

[Dave48]

Theres no way Im going to put my expensive helmet on the ground or on top of pump @ petrol station. Sometimes you even have to watch for spilled diesel on your boots/tyres-makes for very interesting gear/rear brake control!
Pull up by pump,Flip up helmet, Remove gloves, Get off bike, Fill up, Walk into shop with wallet/money visible Queue, Pay.
Never had a problem...........YET! :lol
Only time I put helmet on seat it rolled off & fell visor first onto tarmac-result new visor as chip/scratches in centre of line of sight-expensive lesson! :eek

[Lawrence]

Is it really that much hassle to take off your helmet to go and pay for some fuel?

Yes, it is!  If I take my lid off then I need to re-do my balaclava, which means taking both gloves off (instead of just one) and undoing my jacket.
Fortunately the petrol station I try to fill up at (it's 3-4p/litre cheaper than the others on the way home!) don't care if I keep it on.

[Skippernick]

[quote author=redthunder link=topic=7972.msg78079#msg78079 date=1369409654]
Is it really that much hassle to take off your helmet to go and pay for some fuel?

Yes, it is!  If I take my lid off then I need to re-do my balaclava, which means taking both gloves off (instead of just one) and undoing my jacket.
Fortunately the petrol station I try to fill up at (it's 3-4p/litre cheaper than the others on the way home!) don't care if I keep it on.
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And ear plugs!! :lol  if you wear them.

[pongeroon]

I've only ever been asked to remove my helmet once, the first time I fuelled up after passing my test. In 1994.
Have fuelled up a few times since then  

[Motorbreath]

Sometimes I tie my helmet to the cargo net that is always on the pillion seat. Once another biker was waiting after me for fuel. He thought the helmet was just unsafely on the seat and warned me. Then I said "it is safe" and started to bounce the bike. But he  :eek did not listen and still caught my helmet like a goalkeeper. I did thank him for his efforts, but he looked a bit ashamed though 

[Doddsie]

I must be really lucky, I never take my helmet off to get petrol, and in 32 years of riding bikes Ive NEVER been asked to remove it. Had one knocked off my mirror once so I always place it on the floor now. When at home they have their own place up out of harms way.

[chaz]

I was at Squires a few years ago when Harry landed in his helicopter, blew a couple of helmets (stop it) down the bank at the top of the parking area,

[adeejaysdelight]

I used to put mine on the right hand mirror. Until, that is, I left it there when I was in John O Groats and it started pissing down when I was in having a coffee. The helmet had a puddle in it when I got to it. The 400+ mile journey ahead was not looking great, and I was on a 125 at the time! Now I carry it with me.

[fireblake]

I've never needed to take my lid off for fuel but if I remove my lid and will be nearby, like a bike meet, I'll put my gloves on the ground slightly apart and then my lid on the gloves.
I once bought some fuel for the bike and then went to pay and the child serving got in a paddy about the lid. I told him he shouldn't of served me then. He would not take my money or card till I removed the helmet. I nearly buggered off without paying. Was sorely tempted to wear a Burqa and then do a runner.


Mickey

[stevierst]

I once bought some fuel for the bike and then went to pay and the child serving got in a paddy about the lid. I told him he shouldn't of served me then. He would not take my money or card till I removed the helmet. I nearly buggered off without paying.

You would have been bang to rights if you left without paying. You've attempted to pay, and they've refused your payment. Simples!
I just plain refuse to be dictated to because its a big company and they think they can get away with it. Its like being at school!


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[Lawrence]

[quote author=fireblake link=topic=7972.msg78375#msg78375 date=1369591936]
I once bought some fuel for the bike and then went to pay and the child serving got in a paddy about the lid. I told him he shouldn't of served me then. He would not take my money or card till I removed the helmet. I nearly buggered off without paying.

You would have been bang to rights if you left without paying. You've attempted to pay, and they've refused your payment. Simples!
I just plain refuse to be dictated to because its a big company and they think they can get away with it. Its like being at school!


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[/quote]This, although I'd also record a video on my phone for when the police came knocking

[JoeRock]

[quote author=stevierst link=topic=7972.msg78376#msg78376 date=1369592536]
[quote author=fireblake link=topic=7972.msg78375#msg78375 date=1369591936]
I once bought some fuel for the bike and then went to pay and the child serving got in a paddy about the lid. I told him he shouldn't of served me then. He would not take my money or card till I removed the helmet. I nearly buggered off without paying.

You would have been bang to rights if you left without paying. You've attempted to pay, and they've refused your payment. Simples!
I just plain refuse to be dictated to because its a big company and they think they can get away with it. Its like being at school!


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[/quote]This, although I'd also record a video on my phone for when the police came knocking
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All you have to do is offer to leave your name, address and a contact number there for them, and if they don't accept that, then you can just walk out! My dad did the exact same thing, the police came round, he told them what had happened and they basically went to the petrol station concerned and told them to stop wasting the fuzz's time.

[badger]

+1 for the pillion foot peg