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Kc10_fe
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 11:55 pm: | 
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I had to break mine in too. All I had to do was throw it in the dumpster and install the GSD cap. |
Cms1172
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:27 am: |
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Have had no problem with my gas cap. But I am not sure, cause one of the guys I ride with has an 1125R, he nor his GF could get the cap off his bike, they were even putting a twist in the key when trying. They turn and ask me, I reach over and the thing instantly came right off for me. I really think you just need that magic touch. Or patience. (just push down on the cap a little) |
Dirty_john
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 02:17 am: |
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I had this problem once with the 1125R, solved it by spraying WD40 down the key hole and then gently working the key |
Porky
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 07:38 am: |
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Funny, I had the same thing happen just a few days ago at a gas station. The cap just wouldn't open at all. I tried turning the key right and left(left is correct)but nothing happened. I was close to home, so I rode back, parked it and got the owners manual out to verify which way to turn the key. Next day, I inserted the key, turned it left, with a little more effort than I liked but it came off.
Looking at the way the cap locks to the filler neck, it will be an easy task to very lightly file the plastic rails that slide on the metal neck when the key is turned. A good finger nail file, used in moderation will easily do it.
I put a few drops of oil on the cap at it's sliding points and it worked like new!
Sam |
Hildreth
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 09:09 am: |
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doesnt the buell gas cap key turn ccw??? not that ive had to put gas in mine yet, but i seem to remember having a hard time getting it to pop open till i realized it turns oppisite metrics |
Porky
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 09:24 am: |
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Hildreth: Yes, it opens by turning the key CCW.
Sam |
Milt
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:58 am: |
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I had trouble getting it open the first time I tanked up, and I felt like a real imbecile.
Once I calmed down and jiggled the key a little, it opened just fine. No worries now. |
Drawkward
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 11:47 am: |
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Wait a minute. This guy squeezed the right lever (brake lever) and it opened? Did I read that correctly?
They have literally nothing to do with each other, LOL. |
Illbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:21 pm: |
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I know the post says don't laugh But,  |
Guard_rail
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 02:33 pm: |
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Drawkward haven't you ever heard the basic physic rule/saying...."give me a big enough break lever and I can move the...."why am I wasting my time! |
Blake
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 03:43 pm: |
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Ever ride for hours and finally stop, anticipating longggggg overdue bladder relief only to find that your riding gear is uncharacteristically determined to prevent deployment?
The ensuing dance routine is quite entertaining for any spectators. |
Milt
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 08:20 am: |
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Blake - This is one reason perforated suits are so convenient ! |
Blake
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 01:19 pm: |
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Eww! Remind me to never borrow gear from you!  |
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