I've never been asked to remove my lid when filling up. If i were to be asked i would do so but then never return to that garage. I cannot understand what is rude or ignorant in not wishing to remove your lid to pay for fuel. That seems to be the main thing that people are saying to justify removing the lid but could someone please explain this? When i was commuting in all weathers on my bike it would be a royal pain to remove my lid, balaclava etc just to pay. It's total bollox, i am not going to rob them, they will have my plate on cctv in any case so as long as i've not nicked the bike they can trace me, if have nicked it then i'd probablt do a ride off in any case. It's all a lot of fuss about nothing. Just take my money and let me fill up. If the company states lids must be removed prior to filling up then you can make an informed choice... simples!