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Message started by Classic650 on 07/02/11 at 13:42:17

Title: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by Classic650 on 07/02/11 at 13:42:17

I can't figure out how everything lines up to make the lock disengage. I have the springs & latches together, but once I screw the cover down, it doesn't line up properly. Any help would be great. Thank you

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by Z on 07/02/11 at 13:51:29

Maybe you should just say to H@!! with it and buy a new one so you are sure it is going to work properly.

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by arteacher on 07/02/11 at 15:56:27

Check this out "fix your gas cap leak" in the tech section.

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by Classic650 on 07/02/11 at 16:59:30

I finally got it put together although it's not closing tightly. I have to bring my bike to the shop & I'll have the mechanic straighten it then.

BTW, that link for fix the gas cap leak didn't get into the details of piecing it back together.

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by Boofer on 07/03/11 at 06:18:09

When you take something apart lay the parts out on a white cloth like an old tee shirt. If you need to, write it down or take a digital photo. Putting it back is usually opposite order of taking it apart. I take extra care when messing with something I don't know anything about.

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by arteacher on 07/03/11 at 07:04:39

547B7664647E74212227170 wrote:

I knew that, but at least there was a pic or two. ;)

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/03/11 at 08:08:28

Why did it jam up? Is it gonna do it again? Is taking it apart & putting it back together gonna fix it? Why even make it work with a key? Someone gonna steal all 1.5 gallons of gas? LOL,, Id get a cap that just goes on like a radiator cap if I could find one. Push & twist,, presto,, gas cap.. or gut the lock & use a small screwdriver.
I shimmed mine so it sealed better,, got tired of seein gas drizzle,,

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by arteacher on 07/03/11 at 08:43:05

I am not worried about someone stealing the gas, but I've had two gas tanks sugared in my life and I don't ever want to go through that again!

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/03/11 at 11:34:43

5E55555C505F5E4445310 wrote:

I am not worried about someone stealing the gas, but I've had two gas tanks sugared in my life and I don't ever want to go through that again!

Didnt you work with juvenile offenders? Ive never had a car vandalized,,

Title: Re: How do you put the gas cap back together?
Post by arteacher on 07/04/11 at 04:12:27

485751564B4C7D4D7D45575B10220 wrote:

[quote author=5E55555C505F5E4445310 link=1309639338/0#7 date=1309707785]I am not worried about someone stealing the gas, but I've had two gas tanks sugared in my life and I don't ever want to go through that again!

Didnt you work with juvenile offenders? Ive never had a car vandalized,, [/quote]
IMHO the two are not related. Adults do stuff like that. The same kind of guy that will %iss in your helmet while it's locked to your bike.