So, how is the Mccuff when filling the Buddy's tank?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:35 pm

jijifer wrote:I use the mcguff every time. It's faster and never over fills. Skootz, do you have that built in ledge that's an inch down in your tank? The McGuff actually even stops a little short so I have to peek under it after the first stop to see if I need more.

I found pulling back the collars to pump the gas to me more messy and inconsistent than mcguff experience. Some collar designs more friendly than others.

I've never over filled using the Mcguff. I really dig it and it helps keep harmful vapors out of our lungs!

Cool. Show me on Saturday. I''d like to see it in action.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:11 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:[ I sure don't want to carry around a gas soaked smelly plastic thing everywhere I go

Actually:

1/ It is not gas soaked as it does not absorb gas
2/ It comes with a nice case that prevents any smells.

Best part is you are critiquing a product that you have zero experience with!

From what I have seen, all the Buddy owners who use it recommend it.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:23 pm

desmolicious wrote:Best part is you are critiquing a product that you have zero experience with!

And zero interest in. But I couldn't be happier that you and others like it.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:55 pm

I'll quote Eric from over three years ago:

Ericalm wrote:I never thought this would be such a hot topic.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:29 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:
desmolicious wrote:Best part is you are critiquing a product that you have zero experience with!
And zero interest in.

So why are you commenting? No interest and no experience.

Bored?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:04 pm

desmolicious wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote:
desmolicious wrote:Best part is you are critiquing a product that you have zero experience with!
And zero interest in.
So why are you commenting? No interest and no experience.

Bored?

I'm not sure what your personal investment is in these products but if you read back a couple of posts you'll recall that I said "I wouldn't use one because...". As this is a public forum, I need no reason to comment other than I feel like it. Why you are so emotionally wrapped up in this, I do not know. If you own one of these products (do you own one?) and you like it, then I am very happy for you and wish you many happy fillups.

Moving on...

sotied · Post by **sotied** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:42 pm

What's odd is that you guys (and gals) are all talking about holding back the collar. While out here in MA it's required that pumps have that auto-emission collector collar thing, I have yet to have to hold it back. I just insert the very tip (no jokes please) of the nozzle into the tank and start filling. The nozzle is angled so I can see the gas flowing into the tank and can judge when to let off pressure.

Either the nozzles out here (and I fill up anywhere and have 10,000+ miles now) are less sensitive than all of you have where you live, or I'm inadvertently pressing the edge of the collar against the edge of the collar when I fill up the tank.

No runs, drips or errors.

Will pay attention next time to see if I'm holding the collar involuntarily.

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:28 am

sotied wrote:What's odd is that you guys (and gals) are all talking about holding back the collar. While out here in MA it's required that pumps have that auto-emission collector collar thing, I have yet to have to hold it back. I just insert the very tip (no jokes please) of the nozzle into the tank and start filling. The nozzle is angled so I can see the gas flowing into the tank and can judge when to let off pressure.

Either the nozzles out here (and I fill up anywhere and have 10,000+ miles now) are less sensitive than all of you have where you live, or I'm inadvertently pressing the edge of the collar against the edge of the collar when I fill up the tank.

No runs, drips or errors.

Will pay attention next time to see if I'm holding the collar involuntarily.

+1 on doing the same thing. I splattered gas all over just once, the first time and learned what not to do

MYSCTR · Post by **MYSCTR** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:58 am

Heck we just pour in gas until it runs out the top and hits the driveway... then we know it is full. We don't need no do-hickey to tell us that!

Just kidding - Eric is right again about the topic!

Really - I want to see a big burley guy that rips his sleeves off roll in on a chopper and get out this thing while listening to Dancing Queen - ya that will go over real well down here...

Whew - is it time to ride yet?

robby · Post by **robby** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:12 am

I can't believe this is a real product.

Here's $20 advice for free: hold the gas pump a couple inches up when you fill your tank.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 4:23 am

robby wrote:I can't believe this is a real product.

Do you have big rubber vapour emissions bellows on your gas pumps in MA like we do in CA?

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:06 am

desmolicious wrote:
robby wrote:I can't believe this is a real product.

Do you have big rubber vapour emissions bellows on your gas pumps in MA like we do in CA?

In Phoenix metro, and probably most of CA too, all pumps nozzles have a device like this

This device has to be forced back a couple inches at least in order for gas to flow.

robby · Post by **robby** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:28 pm

Oh, no we don't have those here in MA.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:31 pm

robby wrote:Oh, no we don't have those here in MA.

Which is why you don't need the McCuff!

Seriously, those bellows suck big time. You have to shake em out before use in case someone before you somehow overfilled and there is gas in there. Just waiting to dump out on your ride.

Which defeats the entire point of their vapour capturing emissions saving role...

Meresankh · Post by **Meresankh** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 12:00 am

Syd wrote:
desmolicious wrote:
robby wrote:I can't believe this is a real product.

Do you have big rubber vapour emissions bellows on your gas pumps in MA like we do in CA?
In Phoenix metro, and probably most of CA too, all pumps nozzles have a device like this

This device has to be forced back a couple inches at least in order for gas to flow.

Ugh! I hate those collar thingies! About half the gas stations here in Vegas have those. Of the ones that do have them, about 80% have to be pulled back an inch or two before they'll dispense the gas. You never know which ones are which until after you've swiped your card and started trying to fill up. It's a big PITA, and I always make a mess with those.

To those of you who like this, you have me convinced. I think I am going to have to add a $20 doo-hickey to the stash of stuff under my seat. =)

Edwub · Post by **Edwub** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:55 am

Anyone tried this with a 220 Blur? I thought it was kind of silly at first, but I can see the appeal.

It was harder to fill up the Blur than I thought. The tank is bigger than my last scoot by a lot (more time pumping) and the placement is tricky. Really hard to hold back the bellow that long at my preferred station , and More importantly, I really don't want to spill over as the tank is raised between my legs and can get me dirty aaaand look ugly if dirty. Maybe I just need to get used to it, but I found it difficult to look and check gas level on the 220. (not that i've done it that many times yet, heh)

So in summary, I can see why a one time convienence purchase of this isn't nuts

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:09 am

Skootz Kabootz wrote:
desmolicious wrote:Best part is you are critiquing a product that you have zero experience with!
And zero interest in. But I couldn't be happier that you and others like it.

CRIPPLE FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:11 am

sotied wrote:What's odd is that you guys (and gals) are all talking about holding back the collar. While out here in MA it's required that pumps have that auto-emission collector collar thing, I have yet to have to hold it back. I just insert the very tip (no jokes please) of the nozzle into the tank and start filling. The nozzle is angled so I can see the gas flowing into the tank and can judge when to let off pressure.

Either the nozzles out here (and I fill up anywhere and have 10,000+ miles now) are less sensitive than all of you have where you live, or I'm inadvertently pressing the edge of the collar against the edge of the collar when I fill up the tank.

No runs, drips or errors.

Will pay attention next time to see if I'm holding the collar involuntarily.

We in N.C. dont have those long collars on most pumps. On the product we are talking about, if the mood strikes, I may get one. I will say I have been making an effort to not impulse buy, and my bank accounts can tell.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:31 pm

Edwub wrote:Anyone tried this with a 220 Blur? I thought it was kind of silly at first, but I can see the appeal.

It was harder to fill up the Blur than I thought. The tank is bigger than my last scoot by a lot (more time pumping) and the placement is tricky. Really hard to hold back the bellow that long at my preferred station , and More importantly, I really don't want to spill over as the tank is raised between my legs and can get me dirty aaaand look ugly if dirty. Maybe I just need to get used to it, but I found it difficult to look and check gas level on the 220. (not that i've done it that many times yet, heh)

So in summary, I can see why a one time convienence purchase of this isn't nuts

If I get a chance this weekend, I'll check out what the gas tank filling situation looks like on the Blur. My local shop has them on the floor.
This is because the McCuff does not work on all bikes e.g. it is terrible with Vespa 250/300 (due to the shape of the Vespa gas tank nozzle) but perfect with Buddys and MP3 500. It is not needed on Stellas and Vespa P/Pxs as those have huge tank openings.

Modern Buddy

So, how is the Mccuff when filling the Buddy's tank?

Do What???