Fuel Cap Lock

Mr_S · 05-Apr-2005, 15:25

Is it possible ( as in easy DIY job) to modify the lock in a filler cap to open with any key?

I've just bought a spare tank for trackday use with cap but no key and don't want to have to replace the cap if I don't have to.

Thanks

Jason

BDG · 05-Apr-2005, 15:30

u2u Skidlids, he did the one i bought of him.

adam · 05-Apr-2005, 15:32

Jason when you find the solution let me know please as I have just bought a spare tank for track days and the fuel cap i have has a key but I would rather use one key for bike and cap.

antonye · 05-Apr-2005, 15:56

Get a non-locking cap is the easiest way.

Bought mine for £50 from http://www.moto2.co.uk/ but I think that was a show special.

Saw these on ebay today which might be worth a look...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=7965632353

Note that the round caps are universal - same for 916/748 as for SS, etc.

More at their shop - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Excellence-Parts-Shop

Mr_S · 05-Apr-2005, 17:11

I'd rather save the £50 if I can, though it's on my options list.

BDG · 05-Apr-2005, 17:31

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr_S
I'd rather save the £50 if I can, though it's on my options list.

I'll second that. i only paid £75 for the tank, pump and cap.
mind you the tank is yellow and has a slight scratch

skidlids · 06-Apr-2005, 02:02

Jasaon and Adam I have sent you both a U2U

Kev

Mr_S · 06-Apr-2005, 11:32

Cheers Kev,

Had a read through it, and it looks OK to me, so I'll give it a go at the weekend.

Mr_S · 06-Apr-2005, 15:19

Job done, Kev's instructions were spot on, and he's right about that spring behind the catch!!

skidlids · 06-Apr-2005, 18:29

The weekend appears to have come around very quickly

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05-Apr-2005, 15:25	#1
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Fuel Cap Lock Is it possible ( as in easy DIY job) to modify the lock in a filler cap to open with any key? I've just bought a spare tank for trackday use with cap but no key and don't want to have to replace the cap if I don't have to. Thanks Jason Reply

05-Apr-2005, 15:30	#2
BDG Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,893 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The North Mood: Daft as MartinH after too much Smirnoff Ice u2u Skidlids, he did the one i bought of him. Reply

05-Apr-2005, 15:32	#3
adam Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,154 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Biggleswade, bedfordshire Mood: happy Jason when you find the solution let me know please as I have just bought a spare tank for track days and the fuel cap i have has a key but I would rather use one key for bike and cap. Reply

05-Apr-2005, 17:11	#5
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport I'd rather save the £50 if I can, though it's on my options list. Reply

06-Apr-2005, 02:02	#7
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Jasaon and Adam I have sent you both a U2U Kev Reply

06-Apr-2005, 11:32	#8
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Cheers Kev, Had a read through it, and it looks OK to me, so I'll give it a go at the weekend. Reply

06-Apr-2005, 15:19	#9
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Job done, Kev's instructions were spot on, and he's right about that spring behind the catch!! Reply

06-Apr-2005, 18:29	#10
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club The weekend appears to have come around very quickly Reply