McCuff No Spill Motorcycle Fill System

[New GZ250]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

What Easy said... All you have to do is pull pack the vapor catcher and you can fill to the tippy top. I've been to 18 gas stations in 14 counties in the last six days and got gas in every one of them.

You are one smart biker! :fu:

[Water Warrior 2]

Hey, I thought of something. Those fancy pantsy nozzles have to fit a red gas can don't they ? A small cheap gas can can be chopped up and the top used.

[Sarris]

Our nozzles in Florida have no rubber or vapor catcher or anything except the metal spout.

What exactly is the McCuff supposed to do? Looks kinda useless to me as I have no trouble filling up to top of the filler neck.

Hell, I never even get off the bike. I just pay attention not to soak my crotch with gas.

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[dentheman]

I am trying to visualize how the boots work ok on a car filler, but won't work on a motorcycle filler. Is it that the nozzle doesn't go far enough into the filler because the boot doesn't compress enough, or what? The nozzle does stick out from the end of the boot, so it should auto shut-off unless the boot is really keeping it from being inserted enough. If that is the problem, HOW DOES THIS NEW DEVICE FIX IT? It actually looks like it will add to the length of the boot! At this point I am pessimistic. Use it a few times and then let us know if it works as advertised.

EDIT: OK, I went back and watched the video and read the ad a couple times and see that the problem could be the nozzle going too far IN to the filler to completely fill the tank. But I still am not sure how this device helps.

Why did you give alan the bird?

[alanmcorcoran]

They work if you want about a gallon. Sometimes. The autoshutoff shuts off too soon and sometimes you can't get em started.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dentheman

Why did you give alan the bird?

I didn't understand that one either.

Some notes, all things we have discussed before.......for the benefit of noobs who may have missed it:

Filling right up to the tippy-top is NOT a good idea. With a California emissions system, it can plug up the vapor cannister and cost you lots of $$$$. Even on bikes without that, there needs to be a little expansion room at the top. Thankfully most bike tanks are idiot proof in that respect as there is no way you can defeat the slight bubble left in the top of the tank.

Secondly, except for crotchety old men, it is not a good idea to fill your gas tank WHILE ON THE BIKES SEAT. While chances of a fire many be really small........should it happen you would end up being a melted marshmello. Not pretty.

P.S. And we are still waiting on a report of how this little miracle device actually WORKS in use.
(or did I miss that post ??)

[Water Warrior 2]

Yamaha sells a similar device for 19.95.

[dentheman]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Yamaha sells a similar device for 19.95.

So does Harley Davidson for 19.95, called the "Fill-N-Go fuel tank funnel". I also found it on Ebay. HD claims it prevents splashback and allows the tank to fill before nozzle shuts off. I didn't comprehend that from the McCuff website. I can see where it might be handy if splashback or incomplete filling are actual problems.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by dentheman

So does Harley Davidson for 19.95, called the "Fill-N-Go fuel tank funnel". I also found it on Ebay. HD claims it prevents splashback and allows the tank to fill before nozzle shuts off. I didn't comprehend that from the McCuff website. I can see where it might be handy if splashback or incomplete filling are actual problems.

I think it is just one of those things you never knew you needed until you were told. Sort of like a pet rock. Some one wants your money and that's all there is to it.

[New GZ250]

Best money I ever spent, filling my tank is a breeze, first click and the tank is full.