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A disposable drip guard adapted for operable engagement with a fuel inlet of a standard motorcycle fuel tank in order to effectively absorb spilled fuel in the event of motorcycle tank overfill or fuel nozzle drip is provided. The disposable drip guard includes a plastic annular portion impervious t

A disposable drip guard adapted for operable engagement with a fuel inlet of a standard motorcycle fuel tank in order to effectively absorb spilled fuel in the event of motorcycle tank overfill or fuel nozzle drip is provided. The disposable drip guard includes a plastic annular portion impervious to gasoline which forms a central, circular bore throughwhich the nozzle of a gasoline pump is inserted. The annular portion is disposed with a tri-layered fuel absorption bib.

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1. The drip guard comprising:an annular portion, said annular portion forms a central, circular bore; anda tri-layered fuel absorption bib disclosed on said annular portion, wherein said central, circular bore defines a neck portion extending radially from said central, circular bore, said neck port

1. The drip guard comprising:an annular portion, said annular portion forms a central, circular bore; anda tri-layered fuel absorption bib disclosed on said annular portion, wherein said central, circular bore defines a neck portion extending radially from said central, circular bore, said neck portion is formed of a flexible, returnably resilient plastic material being impervious to gasoline and diesel fuel, whereupon insertion of a fuel nozzle through the central, circular bore, said neck portion collapses downward to form a downwardly protruding sleeved spout which serves to provide a nozzle inlet guide, wherein said neck portion allows for flexible accommodation of the fuel nozzle and impingement there against upon the nozzle mating with said central, circular bore, and wherein said sleeved spout is configured for insertably engaging a fuel inlet of a standard motorcycle fuel tank. 2. The drip guard of claim 1, wherein said central, circular bore has a diametrical measure suitable for accommodating fuel nozzles which are utilized and otherwise common in fuel dispensing industry. 3. The drip guard of claim 1, wherein said annular portion is fabricated of a lightweight, rigid or semi-rigid plastic or rubber material being impervious to motorcycle service fluids including but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil, and transmission fluid. 4. The drip guard of claim 1, wherein said neck portion includes a circular planar shoulder which projects radially from an outer periphery of said neck portion, and said circular planar shoulder is aligned perpendicularly with respect to an inner, longitudinal sidewall of said central, circular bore. 5. The drip guard of claim 4, wherein said circular planar shoulder is bound by a circular perimeter, said circular planar shoulder includes a top surface opposed by a bottom surface, and wherein an upper surface of said tri-layered fuel absorption bib is adhered to an entire said bottom surface of said circular planar shoulder, including an external lower surface of said neck portion, and wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib projects outwardly therefrom forming a generally rectangular configuration. 6. The drip guard of claim 1, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib comprises an upper layer, a medial layer, and a lower layer, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib includes a foramen extending therethrough and aligned linearly with said central, circular bore, and wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib is dimensionally sized so as to provide suitable surface area coverage of a substantial portion of the motorcycle fuel tank. 7. The drip guard of claim 6, wherein said upper layer is defined as a nonflammable, absorbent layer fabricated of non-woven polypropylene or polyester/polyethylene conjugate fibers. 8. A drip guard comprising:an annular portion, said annular portion forms a central, circular bore; anda tri-layered fuel absorption bib disposed on said annular portion, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib comprises an upper layer, a medial layer, and a lower layer wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib includes a foramen extending therethrough and aligned linearly with said central, circular bore, and wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib is dimensionally sized so as to provide suitable surface area coverage of a substantial portion of the motorcycle fuel tank, wherein said medial layer is defined as a fuel-impervious layer fabricated of a pliable, lightweight plastic material which provides a barrier against chemicals including gasoline and diesel fuel. 9. A drip guard comprising:an annular portion, said annular portion forms a central, circular bore; anda tri-layered fuel absorption bib disposed on said annular portion, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib comprises an upper layer, a medial layer, and a lower layer, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib includes a foramen extending therethrough and aligned linearly wi th said central, circular bore, and wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib is dimensionally sized so as to provide suitable surface area coverage of a substantial portion of the motorcycle fuel tank wherein said lower layer is defined as a tank contacting layer fabricated of an absorbent layer of non-woven fibers which impart a degree of smoothness and softness, thereby ensuring finished fuel tank surface is unabraded or not scratched during use. 10. A drip guard comprising:an annular portion, said annular portion forms a central, circular bore; anda tri-layered fuel absorption bib disposed on said annular portion, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib comprises an upper layer, a medial layer, and a lower layer, wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib includes a foramen extending therethrough and aligned linearly with said central, circular bore, and wherein said tri-layered fuel absorption bib is dimensionally sized so as to provide suitable surface area coverage of a substantial portion of the motorcycle fuel tank, wherein said upper layer, said medial layer, and said lower layer are bonded together by thermal activated adhesive placed between said upper layer and said medial layer and between said medial layer and said lower layer, and wherein said thermal activated adhesive is subsequently subjected to pressure and heat. 11. The drip guard of claim 8, wherein said fuel-impervious layer is fabricated of a flexible, thin layer of a polyurethane elastomeric material. 12. The drip guard of claim 1, wherein said drip guard is disposable, and wherein each said drip guard is sealed within individually wrapped packets made available by owners or operators of motor vehicle service stations as a single-use disposable item dispensed via a vending machine.