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Jeff

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I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« on: February 02, 2013, 03:49:04 PM »
Help me internet! I can't figure out where to put gas in my motorcycle.



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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2013, 04:54:57 PM »
You're doing it wrong.  Drink about 2 gallons, then use that energy to pedal harder and the battery will charge.

What, yours came without pedals?  Maybe something *is* wrong with it...
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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2013, 05:40:11 PM »
Just push harder....

kidding...have fun

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2013, 08:14:05 PM »
Instant classic. LOL

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2013, 08:22:43 PM »
LMAO!

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2013, 01:57:15 AM »
Totally wrong approach!
Here's how:

1) Jam nozzle forcefully into vertical slot in gas pump, with an air of finality.
2) Placing thumb to nose, wave fingers on same hand up at down in direction of station attendant.
3) Twist right hand downward on grip.
4) Grin as you soak in the whirring sound.
5) Repeat steps 2 through 4 while passing all gas stations.

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2013, 02:29:43 AM »
Step 6) Discover one of your tires is low and needs some air.
Step 7) Wish you were on speaking terms with any gas station attendant.

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2013, 10:17:06 AM »
Step 6) Discover one of your tires is low and needs some air.
Step 7) Wish you were on speaking terms with any gas station attendant.

No need for that. Just keep a mini bicycle pump handy and fill up any time you need to.
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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2013, 03:20:40 PM »
No need for that. Just keep a mini bicycle pump handy and fill up any time you need to.

On my RT I have an electric tire pump under the rear seat.

On the Empulse I could possible fit some spare change under the seat.  I haven't checked, but I think my Fastrak toll transponder might be too big for the space there. :(  (Not to mention whether it would transmit properly through the seat material.)

Actually, I did top up the tires on my F650 with a bicycle pump before I sold it.  It was surprisingly quick, but I used one of the standing (probably should be called "stooping") types.  I'm not sure how long it would have taken with a hand pump.
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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 10:53:47 AM »
Spotted by Richard230 and posted over on the electric motor forums:

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/serious-fueling-problem-discovered-on-brammo-motorcycles.htm

You're famous now...
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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2013, 04:29:12 PM »
Haaaaahaha brilliant.  I love nossles!

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2013, 03:27:40 AM »
Hi Jeff...I used your image in a recent Facebook topic on the Brammo Hong Kong Facebook page...hope you dont mind.  Its such a great mood image.  LOL.

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Re: I think something might be wrong with my Empulse
« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2013, 08:44:37 AM »
Love this photo!  Did you ask a gas station attendant to take it?  ;-)