went to fill up today, the bowser wasn't responding.. Next thing over the speaker 'motorcyclist, you cannot use the bowser unless you take your helmet off'.. Check the list of rules next to the bowser.. Nope, nothing.. 

Went to the door 'mate I don't need to remove my helmet to fill up, only to come in here', 'no, take your helmet off so the cameras can see you' .. Told him to Fck himself and rode to the next servo..

In 20 years of riding..

Now unless they are going to give us a nice clean spot to place our helmets im not taking it off, juggling a petrol pump in one hand, helmet in the other surely is a safety hazard.. Well that's my reasoning! I'm sticking to it!

So how many get robbed by someone wearing a helmet Speedchook?  I would be more concerned by the would be theif if they wore a hoody or a balaclava.

 If he (op)wore a burka or hijab whatever then he would have been served. Double standards there i think. Just sayin.........

Hey Mr Wow, I got told to get off my bike the other day, the chick told me I ran the risk of setting my nuts, or family jewels as she called them, on fire. I thought well they're mine I can do what I want with them. Oh and I had taken my helmet off and I still couldn't get the pump turned on !!!
Further to that there are people in the community that wear items covering their faces and all due respect to them, but how come they don't have to take those things off to get the pump turned on??

Anyway, I'm with you on this one Mowerman. I would go elsewhere also. But Seriously, How many servos get robbed by harley riders, Or robbers on harleys to be precise? Anyone out there know?

I used to work in a garage that also had a servo just so you know what happens to the cashier every time a thief fucks off without paying they lose the amount from their pay.

At least that was the rules back then maybe it's different today but I always take my helmet off not because I give a toss about BP, shell etc but so that the person serving can see me and hopefully wont worry that I will leave without paying.

double standard, it would be indeed, hutch
the mussi head gear would get an active pump
would this be regarded as discrimination towards Mr.Mow? as they are singling out a particular public group (motorcyclists) I wonder!!!!!!!!

DEFINITION; DISCRIMINATION- The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people

By definition, I think it would be exactly that

Well that sucks! Not your fault Cartoon someone takes off without paying. How many Harley riders took off without paying?. How many harley riders robbed you? Again I would be more concerned by someone wearing a hoody or balaclava.. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but very rarely would it compared to other face or head coverings.

 

same as they can refuse to serve you?

What a crock of shit….I've filled my tank up on numerous occasions with my helmet on.

You've come across a knob who probably thinks people with tatts use drugs.

Name and shame the servo mate - they can get fucked.

Most service station console operators do not own the business. They are simply following the instructions of the owner. If they didn't follow the rules and the business lost money, it might not be good for the console operator. Whether you like it or not, they can refuse service if they like and you can refuse to go there if you want.

I wear glasses which makes taking the helmet off a little bit more of a pita especially in winter when you add a balaclava to the mix, but I just go to the local that has that big gap/shelf in the bowser that's perfect for putting my helmet in . Good old non-24hour Shell. Also if it is cold or raining, they don't gaf if I do leave the helmet on. Local Caltex chucks a shit, wont even let you pre-auth fill up.

I dont give them the chance. Routinely I take off my helmet and hang it on a mirror.
I actually like taking it off anyway, get to scratch my head.
Wish I didnt have to wear the fucking thing.

If they tell me to remove mine, I replace the nozzle and go elsewhere. Caltex servos seem to be the worst offenders. The way I see it, it protects my head from burns if there's a spark and a flash while filling up.

I understand not letting you sit on the bike while filling because if there's a spark and a flash you're not going to calmly put the sidestand down and dismount. You'll jump off, the bike will fall over and the burning fuel will spill and likely engulf other vehicles.

Being the spiteful prick that I am, I make it a personal point of intentionally NOT removing my helmet at service stations.

If questioned I am already prepared to tell them it's of religious significance to me along with being a personal safety measure, and I seriously doubt anyone would refuse to take my cash when I'm standing there holding it out towards them.

The buggers have beaten me at my own game though, as no-one's yet asked me to remove my helmet....maybe it's just my pretty butt and compassionste disposition which allows me to get away with it each time....the goodness just oozes out of every pore of my being, so thst even console operators can pick up on it.

I just dont make a bid deal of it. I have a flip front helmet. I flip up the front when filling and if possible, give a hearty wave to the colsole operator and then point to my helmet with a thumbs up. Pumps always start. If I go to pay, I respectfully poke my head in through the door and ask the operator if its OK to come in with the helmet on but with visor up. I've not been refused lately while being proactive. It makes for polite and friendly conversation at the counter. I usually get positive comments about the bike and what a great day for a ride etc. End result, bike riders are not perceived as assholes, I'm usually recognised the next time I go there. In the early days when I had a full face helmet I would have no probs removing the helmet if asked or if there's one of those stickers on the door. I have a laugh and lament how troublesome it is to remove glasses helmet etc and I get recognised the next time I go in. You get the picture. It just makes for a more pleasant less stressful day. That's why I ride the bike. Don't beat yourselves up over an inconsequential issue. 

Gee wiz Steelo, Thats a turnaround. I thought you would have ripped their head off and shit down their neck even if they looked at you the wrong way! You are just a big soft puppy dog aren't you. LOL. hutch.

Thanks Hutchy. I still count my change

Nice one Steelo.
May the good Karma be with you.

I'll share some with ya wimbo