uh-oh.. fuel tank empty

i believe there's always a first time for everything.

as I've been too comfortable just driving around, i almost forgot that, yep... motorbikes need gas to function. hehe.

i was so worried when i warmed up the engine and realized that the fuel is nearly empty. i'm not even sure i can still get to work. luckily i still could and was even able to drive to town later that day to refill my fuel tank.

ok. like any other first times in my life - this one have to be quite embarrasing.

not knowing how lines are formed at the gas station, i just followed and joined in on the bike that was already there - not realizing that most vehicles are facing the other direction. the first few minutes it was ok.

i opened the seat,

to open:
- insert the ignition key into the lock and turn it clockwise until the lock is released.
- raise the seat by hand.

fuel tank cap
open: turn the cap counter clockwise.
close: turn the cap clockwise and tighten it securely


let the gasoline boy fill fuel.
Fuel level can be seen from the fuel meter in the panel. The fuel meter indicates the amount of gasoline remaining in the fuel tank.

F = The fuel tank is full
E = The tank is empty or nearly so fill the tank up to full level

a bit of caution from suzuki philippines, inc.:
- do not overfill the fuel tank. avoid spilling fuel on the hot engine
- turn off the engine while filling with fuel.
- do not smoke or lit the fire in the fuel filling area

to close the seat:

- push down firmly until the seat latch snaps into the locked position
- push down the seat until it "clicks"



now, the silly thing is i can't push my bike out of the line and start it somewhere else. wherever i turn, bumpers, hoods, cars, headlights are everywhere. *helmet-on mode!* luckily someone who looks like the manager came and helped me out - pulling the rear of my bike out and guided me away from the mess.

after flashing him the sweetest smile i can give, i hurriedly started my bike and off i go, away from the honking grumpy drivers. ner! ner!

helmets do come in handy. hehe.