Fire and explosion after fuel up!

[jhernandez3]

I am still trying to get more details on this, but a guy told state troopers he filled up the tank. Then at the 1st light his RS was smoking. He got off to investigate, and it burst into flames. He sTarted backing away and he claimed it exploded. Pictures are coming as soon as I figure out how to post them.

[jhernandez3]

OK so here are the images. The RS was 3 years old and the rider told the oficers that he had just fueled it up. He was not the owner but was allowed to drive it. This happened right in front of the Saint Cloud Police Dept last night a little after 9:00pm. It was still on fire when the police crossed the street to investigate. They said it was a large fire and the front tires actually exploded. Well thats excitement here in Saint Cloud...

[spyderdave]

I wonder if he spilled any fuel while filling up.

When I worked at a gas station many years ago, I saw a guy pull in on a bike. When he started to put the nozzle in, it spilled fuel on his engine and flashed a fire for just a second or so. As hot as the Spyders get with the catalytic converter, it would not surprise me if enough fuel was spilled that the bike would catch on fire.

Ever since seeing that bike flash, I am always careful to tip the nozzle down before getting to the bike so any fuel does not spill on the hot bike.

[Bob Denman]

I agree... Being careful with the nozzle since you're so close to the engine is of major importance! Too bad about the bike... and it wan't even his?? Too bad about that friendship!

[currin20fan]

Never gave the gas nozzle a second thought. BUT will from now on. Thats some scary S@#$!

[jhernandez3]

Oh yeah the wife and I are real careful when we fill up now.

[molinoman]

That is a heck of a way to see what is under all the tupperware.

Dennis