Funny Gas Station Moment

revmrq · 05-18-2009, 09:49 AM

Last Saturday I was riding on Rt66 in Waynesville, Mo. I stopped for fuel at a local store. When I came in , another bike was already there. I heard the Attendant say "welcome to Casey's your ready to fill on pump 1 with the black Motorcycle." I then proceeded to turn on the pump and was greeted with the same basic message. As we where filling up, a guy came in with a Can-Am Spyder. I heard the attendant in a very confused voice say, "welcome to Caseys your ready to fill on pump 5, with the....(there was some hesistation ???) I guess Motorcycle type thingy." Everyone started to laugh out loud, even the guy on the can-am. I have to admit they are unique looking Motorcycle thingys.

phenrichs · 05-18-2009, 10:09 AM

That is great!

waterman · 05-18-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by revmrq

Last Saturday I was riding on Rt66 in Waynesville, Mo. I stopped for fuel at a local store. When I came in , another bike was already there. I heard the Attendant say "welcome to Casey's your ready to fill on pump 1 with the black Motorcycle." I then proceeded to turn on the pump and was greeted with the same basic message. As we where filling up, a guy came in with a Can-Am Spyder. I heard the attendant in a very confused voice say, "welcome to Caseys your ready to fill on pump 5, with the....(there was some hesistation ???) I guess Motorcycle type thingy." Everyone started to laugh out loud, even the guy on the can-am. I have to admit they are unique looking Motorcycle thingys.

I saw one on top of Wolf Creek Pass last year. They are interesting to say the least.

cactusjack · 05-18-2009, 10:26 AM

So they direct you to fill up at the pump? Am I missing something here? Are you pre-paying with cash or something?

I just ride up, scan my credit card, fill up, grab my receipt and leave without any interaction with the attendant.

dogdoc · 05-18-2009, 02:28 PM

Thats the way it works here too CJ, in TX.

**Top Cat** · 05-18-2009, 04:56 PM

Sometimes here in NY they do that but not very often.
It doesen't matter because I don't know what the hell they say anyway. 44 years in a LOUD wire mill.

**ringadingh** · 05-18-2009, 06:59 PM

A pal of mine has a Can Am and though I havn't ridden with him , he says it goes like a scared rabbit. Id like to take one for a spin one day if I have a chance.

unwind2 · 05-18-2009, 07:47 PM

revmrg - That was funny.

CJ- There is one gas station here in town that does that. Except they just say the number of the pump....ie I pull up to pump Number 4....over the PA they will say ' Welcome to the Dodge Store Pump Number 4 is ready for a fillup'. I'm thinking it is partly just something they do and partly to let each person know they SEE YOU WITH THEIR CAMERAS incase you are thinking about driving off without paying.....they still let you gas before paying...I know old fashioned ain't it.

markusmaximus · 05-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Had a Spyer rider give me the wave recently. Wasn't sure how to respond... It's not a conventional trike. I wave backed b/c I'm that kind of guy. Odd moment though.

cactusjack · 05-18-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by unwind2

revmrg - That was funny.

CJ- There is one gas station here in town that does that. Except they just say the number of the pump....ie I pull up to pump Number 4....over the PA they will say ' Welcome to the Dodge Store Pump Number 4 is ready for a fillup'. I'm thinking it is partly just something they do and partly to let each person know they SEE YOU WITH THEIR CAMERAS incase you are thinking about driving off without paying.....they still let you gas before paying...I know old fashioned ain't it.

I guess here they are probably too busy trying to stop people from stealing cases of beer to bother with greeting gas customers. Also, maybe 50% of the customers would understand what the clerk was saying, anyway.

I haven't seen a gas station where you didn't have to prepay in 10-15 years.

**glwilson** · 05-18-2009, 09:28 PM

Good story.

Met an owner of a Can Am. He said he gets a lot of various reactions from his bike; mostly "curious inquiries". He said he really likes riding the bike and that the bike feels very comfortable.

I did notice as he followed behind me that the Can Am's front wheel "hobbled" over a fairly rough railroad track we crossed -- which gave me pause as to the bike's stability. I mean... one of the front wheels actually left the ground for a moment. It didn't look good from my perspective looking through the rear-view mirror.

For reference; my Nomad didn't even seem to notice the tracks.

Now... before anyone thinks I am intentionally trying to trash the Can Am... know that I am not. I am just stating what I saw.

From the rider's perspective the bike might have handled quite well; and maybe is designed to handle rough road in that manner.

Anyway... I hoped to ask him about it but didn't get the chance since he turned-off another road before I could do so.

cheriann · 05-19-2009, 07:03 AM

LOL! I have started seeing more and more of those on the road now

05-18-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
revmrq Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central Missouri Posts: 211	Funny Gas Station Moment Last Saturday I was riding on Rt66 in Waynesville, Mo. I stopped for fuel at a local store. When I came in , another bike was already there. I heard the Attendant say "welcome to Casey's your ready to fill on pump 1 with the black Motorcycle." I then proceeded to turn on the pump and was greeted with the same basic message. As we where filling up, a guy came in with a Can-Am Spyder. I heard the attendant in a very confused voice say, "welcome to Caseys your ready to fill on pump 5, with the....(there was some hesistation ???) I guess Motorcycle type thingy." Everyone started to laugh out loud, even the guy on the can-am. I have to admit they are unique looking Motorcycle thingys. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-18-2009, 10:09 AM	#2
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Funny Gas Station Moment That is great!
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05-18-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Funny Gas Station Moment So they direct you to fill up at the pump? Am I missing something here? Are you pre-paying with cash or something? I just ride up, scan my credit card, fill up, grab my receipt and leave without any interaction with the attendant. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-18-2009, 02:28 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Funny Gas Station Moment Thats the way it works here too CJ, in TX. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-18-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Funny Gas Station Moment Sometimes here in NY they do that but not very often. It doesen't matter because I don't know what the hell they say anyway. 44 years in a LOUD wire mill. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-18-2009, 06:59 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Funny Gas Station Moment A pal of mine has a Can Am and though I havn't ridden with him , he says it goes like a scared rabbit. Id like to take one for a spin one day if I have a chance. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-18-2009, 07:47 PM	#8
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Funny Gas Station Moment revmrg - That was funny. CJ- There is one gas station here in town that does that. Except they just say the number of the pump....ie I pull up to pump Number 4....over the PA they will say ' Welcome to the Dodge Store Pump Number 4 is ready for a fillup'. I'm thinking it is partly just something they do and partly to let each person know they SEE YOU WITH THEIR CAMERAS incase you are thinking about driving off without paying.....they still let you gas before paying...I know old fashioned ain't it. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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05-18-2009, 08:01 PM	#9
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Funny Gas Station Moment Had a Spyer rider give me the wave recently. Wasn't sure how to respond... It's not a conventional trike. I wave backed b/c I'm that kind of guy. Odd moment though.
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05-18-2009, 09:28 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Funny Gas Station Moment Good story. Met an owner of a Can Am. He said he gets a lot of various reactions from his bike; mostly "curious inquiries". He said he really likes riding the bike and that the bike feels very comfortable. I did notice as he followed behind me that the Can Am's front wheel "hobbled" over a fairly rough railroad track we crossed -- which gave me pause as to the bike's stability. I mean... one of the front wheels actually left the ground for a moment. It didn't look good from my perspective looking through the rear-view mirror. For reference; my Nomad didn't even seem to notice the tracks. Now... before anyone thinks I am intentionally trying to trash the Can Am... know that I am not. I am just stating what I saw. From the rider's perspective the bike might have handled quite well; and maybe is designed to handle rough road in that manner. Anyway... I hoped to ask him about it but didn't get the chance since he turned-off another road before I could do so. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-19-2009, 07:03 AM	#12
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Funny Gas Station Moment LOL! I have started seeing more and more of those on the road now __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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