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Message started by mabs22 on 09/14/08 at 17:53:02

Title: locked gas cap
Post by mabs22 on 09/14/08 at 17:53:02

I lost my key and have to say thank you to those friends that suggested I dismantle my ignition lock. I did it and had a locksmith take it apart to cut me a new key - and it worked!! But the new key does not fit gas cap so I still can't go anywhere!

Any advice on how to get a new gas cap (or key to fit the old one)?
thanks

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by Jay on 09/14/08 at 18:04:28

Only thing I can think of is go back to that locksmith, and see if he can pick the lock, then buy a new gas cap.

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by serowbot on 09/14/08 at 18:06:26

Darn,...it should fit. Do you have a hammer?

no idea really....it just should fit!

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by verslagen1 on 09/14/08 at 18:48:54

did you need a different key for the gas cap?

If not, wiggle it a bit, push in pull out abit, it may work.

Keys don't always work in every lock if they're off just a little bit.

You may need to wire brush the key, there may be burrs on it.

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by mpescatori on 09/15/08 at 05:38:31

Get yourself a 2 gal. canister, a wee small funnel, twist the perc0ck on "prime" and fill the tank through the fuel line...

If the gas cap vents to empty, it should vent to fill...

OK, crazy Idea, I know, but... if you really really need the bike...

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 09/15/08 at 05:49:11

If it's a California model, it won't vent backward. There is a little flapper in the vent to prevent that.

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by mpescatori on 09/15/08 at 07:14:02

Of course it won't vent backwards... have you ever seen a californian vent ?

:D

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by ebmiller2 on 09/16/08 at 05:38:35

1. Get a flat bladed screwdriver with a square shaft. 2. Align the screwdriver blade with the key slot. 3. Hit screwdriver with a hammer (this will fracture the lock pins). 4. Using a crescent wrench, on the square screwdriver shaft, turn the blade in the appropriate direction and the cap will come off. Unfortunately, the lock will be broken, but you will be back on the road.

Ed Miller :)

Bel Air, MARYLAND

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by Mattdw on 09/16/08 at 10:58:25

2E29262227272E39794B0 wrote:

Don't hit it too hard and cause a spark. Uh...BOOM :)

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by Southpaw on 09/16/08 at 11:38:47

A week after I got my bike, my granddaughter got hold of the keys and lost them somewhere in our house. I called a Suzuki dealer and they were able to somehow order a new one by my serial # and information on my title. (Cost me a bit and never could get a fork lock but it worked) I had to work with the new key for several weeks before it opened everything smoothly but it DID fit! Try pulling it out until you feel the first cylinder roll, and then slightly in while turning.

Good luck

Dan

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by verslagen1 on 09/16/08 at 13:27:51

Haven't heard from him in a while... maybe he went for the shotgun method. :o

Title: Re: locked gas cap
Post by mabs22 on 09/17/08 at 17:00:10

You all have been the best! The best advice, the cheapest , the most logical, the most obvious! I had dealers quoting me $400- 500 to get me back on the road! In all this cost me $60.00.
I used a wire brush and a little bit if wiggling - and voila! I can now take full advantage of the beautiful Virginia fall days. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all who replied.