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I prefer to sit on mine to fill because it only has a side stand and I want it to be upright so I can get more fuel in. Then I put the nozzle just past the highest point to which you should fill the tank, hold it steady there, press all the way until it shuts off automatically. Works well for me.
That can happen as you drive off, too, which is only part of why this was super uncalled for
Sorry, but your phrasing isn't neutral or constructive. In my experience, if you're genuinely trying to be helpful, you'll be more successful if you try to be neutral and constructive in your language.
That said, I do want to understand where you're coming from. I do think that if someone's not confident they can keep their bike upright while sitting on it, not having it in neutral, having the engine off, having the side stand flipped down, and having both feet flat on the ground, they shouldn't be riding. I also have trouble picturing a gas station where a gas spillage would be a real hazard- I don't think that'd be up to code over here. Can you explain your reasoning? If I understand, I'll reevaluate my stance (no pun intended).
This is the most clear description I got, thanks for that! This is also what I've been doing by not knowing any better, although I've been doing this while standing next to it while the bike is on the side stand. Mostly because I have yo get off to get to the (pre-)payment terminal anyways.