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Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 4:51 pm
by Powerman
Finally got caught up to do some maintenance. Went to clean the tank out and the key won't come out of the tank. Took apart the cap and extracted the key. Cleaned up and no joy. Tried another key, same thing. Lock mechanism proper appears to be fine, something not resetting. Polished part edges slightly with 1000 grit paper. Ideas??
Re: Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 8:38 pm
by Powerman
Calipers, small hammer adjustment, and a pic of my buddies assembly.
Re: Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 9:19 am
by Bounce
Probably already covered all this stuff, but just in case.
https://www.fjr-tips.org/maint/ff/ff.html
Re: Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 11:04 am
by JoelTheMole
I hate keyed gascaps and unkey mine, but if you want you could also use this to completely disassemble and loosen then lube your pins inside the lock:
https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/gas-c ... st-1392526
Re: Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 3:52 pm
by Toter
It's interesting, BMW guys bitch constantly about the electronic Keyless ride that unlocks the gas cap electronically, and wish it was key operated. I've never had an issue, but I'm sure it sucks when it doesn't unlock. You have to take out 2 torx screws to get it open. But, I never thought about a key getting stuck in the cap. You're pretty much screwed as you can't start the bike, unless you carry a second key. Probably a good idea to carry one.
Re: Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 9:27 pm
by JoelTheMole
Toter wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:52 pm
It's interesting, BMW guys bitch constantly about the electronic Keyless ride that unlocks the gas cap electronically, and wish it was key operated. I've never had an issue, but I'm sure it sucks when it doesn't unlock. You have to take out 2 torx screws to get it open. But, I never thought about a key getting stuck in the cap. You're pretty much screwed as you can't start the bike, unless you carry a second key. Probably a good idea to carry one.
The first motorcycle gas cap I had to drill out left me REALLY questioning the value of locking gas caps, the second one left no more questions, I was done with them.
Re: Gas Cap Fun
Posted: Mon May 05, 2025 7:42 am
by Bounce
I narrowed the head of a key with a grinder, glued a replacement radio knob onto the stub, and left the key in the lock of my Wing. Looked factory, easily removed when more security is wanted.