THUMPS
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Post by THUMPS on Nov 30, 2008 10:18:57 GMT -5
I want to get an alternative gas cap for my stock tanked 78 SR.
It doesnt have an ignition switch so I thought that carrying a key around to open the gas cap was excessive.
Has anyone else swapped caps?
thanks
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Post by bigshingle on Nov 30, 2008 11:02:53 GMT -5
It might be easier to find a different tank.
You've probably already looked at the thread under Tanks and Bodywork about changing tanks.
I'm always keeping my eye open for other tanks that might work. I like the shape of the stock tank, but I'm with you. I'd like a different kind of cap. One that doesn't need a key.
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Post by miker on Dec 4, 2008 14:24:53 GMT -5
A buddy of mine fitted one of those flush-mount aircraft looking caps onto his XS650. Had to cut/weld it in of course, but very cool.
miker
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THUMPS
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Post by THUMPS on Dec 5, 2008 14:13:27 GMT -5
That was what I was thinking. Nothing stock. Has anyone had luck in removing the pins in the key lock or putting an external button on the latch?
For me this is a bike that I want to do it without spending a hundred or more.
TIA
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Post by chew652 on Dec 6, 2008 16:37:30 GMT -5
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Post by blakes on Dec 7, 2008 15:06:08 GMT -5
If you remove material from the fuel cap's chrome outer cover, it is possible to push in the plunger of the lock with your thumb, while exerting downward pressure on the cap. It can then be opened without a key. Picture of modified cap:  regards Mark B |
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Post by THUMPS on Dec 7, 2008 21:39:26 GMT -5
Thanks, I ended up making an extended button by replacing the plunger with a longer sheet metal unit that I bent up to form a flat button. Had to grind off the pin that extended from the lock so that it would slide in the slot under the lock. I didnt grind the chrome cover as it fit under it. Here is what it looks like:   |
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