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@dantoscano
SubscriberMy gas cap has gotten stuck in the tank. Not sure exactly why but I cant get it out and dont have enough gas to get the shop I use for service. First I need some suggestions as to how to get this out, the metal part pops up and is hard to turn. When I can get it to turn it just spins and does not bring the rubber part with it. Secondly, what do I do after I get it out? Not sure if I want to trust putting it back in. (I have the infamous “pop-up” stlyle flush mount cap.
Help!!! I am going to miss some great South Flordia riding time if I dont get this resovled quickly.
THanks!
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@venmc
AdministratorMy guess is the top has seperated from the base. So the first thing is to get the top off. If its turning 360 deg the roll pin has sheared which means the top will come out of the base. You may be able to pull it out with some vice grips. Be careful not to pry or you might screw up the paint. If you have to drill/cut or do other major surgery youll need to flush your tank after the operation and install an inline fuel filter so you dont drop metal into your engine.
After you get the top off, next try putting a little gasoline around the edge of the base (which is stuck in the tank) to act as a solvent. Let it sit and then use a screw driver to try to turn the cap base to remove. Chances are there is something in your threads that has jammed the cap.
Then have a machine shop make you that parts to repair the cap or order one from me.
PS – If you you want to get your bike to the shop call AAA get the $30 a year package and they will tow your bike on a flat bed.
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