is there a better way to top off my tank without spilling gas?

Hi,

I am a proud new owner of a '99 H-D Dyna Lowrider FXR3 and almost every time I go to fill up I spill gas. Not to mention I've developed come chronic shoulder and back pain from leaning over my bike to fill it. I would greatly appreciate any advice that could improve my experience with my new bike. Thanks  

First, don't fill it up to the brim.  And second, I like to tap the tip of the spout against the inside lip of the filler spout to knock off errant droplets of fuel.

If you are in California, dealing with the stupid vapor seal is PITA and just makes the whole process a bit more difficult.

dp  

Normally, I don't post here. This place has become this shitbag of motorcycle websites. But I've had this problem myself, so here goes nothin.

I've noticed this is a problem especially with bikes with small tanks and most particularly with bikes with small tanks in california where the nozzle must be extracated from the vapor seal while wearing full riding gear and all the while trying to be careful about not spilling...

My solution isn't tidy, but it works. I bought a 3 gallon gas can and I do my fill ups at home. It's a lot easier to control the flow rate and it's plastic so you don't have to worry as much about dingin up your paint.

If you gotta do it at the pump get an old rag or paper towels ready FIRST. Then angle the nozzle back into the deepest part of the tank and only open the nozzle about 1/3 of the way. Keep a close eye on the level. Once it gets a couple of inches from the top, depending on the size of your tank, it's time to stop.