gas cap

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 09:23 AM

does anyone know how to get a key gas cap off, if the lock is broken?

ars0n750 · 06-13-2012, 09:38 AM

whats wrong with the lock? does it not turn? if thats the case , get some graphite spray. Spray it on the key and in the lock. and give it some wiggles..

if not, time for a new gas cap. You can get keyless ones for like 20-30 bucks...

and if that doesnt work, its usually like 3 or 4 allen bolts that hold on the cap..

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 09:45 AM

well yesterday I.went to get gas and my key snapped in half. I had a guy come out and made a new key to start my bike. now when I put the key in.the gas lock it just turns in circles

ars0n750 · 06-13-2012, 09:47 AM

That lock sounds like it is KIA... time to get a new one...vortex makes a keyless gas cap for 20-30 bucks, id recommend getting it.. unless you want to have two keys for your bike and gas cap...

dirty650rat · 06-13-2012, 10:02 AM

Yeah...id go with a keyless one also!!

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 11:21 AM

thats what i want to do but how do i get the old one off? it is locked in, and i cant use the key to open it.. I tried to take out the allen screws but then the lock is still preventing it from coming off.

ars0n750 · 06-13-2012, 12:07 PM

thats weird... i could remove mine with out it being locked....

Might need to get a lock smith to pop it... I know of a cheap one... lemme know...

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 12:29 PM

yeah if you know of a cheap one that would be good, it cost me $100 yesterday to have the guy come to me at the gas station and make me a new key, and the only vortex keyless gas base and keys i see are like $80-$120 so, cheap would be amazing!

ars0n750 · 06-13-2012, 02:00 PM

This is the exact one i have on my gsxr.. way cheaper and just as good built quality.. I thought mine was a vortex... guess not =D.

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What part of town are you in? I will call my homie and see what itll cost.

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 02:11 PM

I live off off decatur between blue diamond and warmsprings.. will that one fit a cbr? and i wouldnt need him till the part gets here, but if you could find out! thanks mang!

R1_Demon · 06-13-2012, 02:20 PM

A hammer and a screwdriver will fix it.

Seriously though, I'm surprised that Arson got his off with just the allen bolts coming out because I don't think I can take my R1 gas cap off with just the bolts on the outside either. I believe there is one bolt that is actually under the cap itself and they do that so no one can steal it. Otherwise, what the hell is the point of the locking gas cap in the first place if you can just undo the bolts and take it?

However, hopefully he can hook you up and get someone to help you release it so you can replace it.

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by R1_Demon

A hammer and a screwdriver will fix it.

However, hopefully he can hook you up and get someone to help you release it so you can replace it.

You know I thought about that, but when I put my new key in the lock, all it does is turn in circles, over and over again. So I am wondering if a lock smith will even be able to open that?

R1_Demon · 06-13-2012, 02:27 PM

Maybe. They might have tools to bypass that or some ideas that we haven't thought of. Not sure.

ars0n750 · 06-13-2012, 02:27 PM

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yeah might give that try and pop it your self..not like you are gunna break the lock..heheh

jZon702 · 06-13-2012, 02:38 PM

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I just bought this one.. once it arrvies imma try some handy work and try to pop it off... who knows what will happen heh.