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Message started by humblegeo on 06/15/14 at 09:05:05

Title: Gas Cap Key
Post by humblegeo on 06/15/14 at 09:05:05

I've had this 2003 LS650 for about a week now and finally got some free time to look at it. Very much a project bike which is what I was looking for. Only came with one key. It fits in the gas cap perfectly but wont turn. Is there a trick to removing the gas cap or can I look forward to drilling it out? Also does the same key work for ignition and gas cap.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by Serowbot on 06/15/14 at 09:13:41

The same key should work the ignition, tool box, and gas cap... (the fork lock takes a different key)...

This is assuming that your bike has the original gas cap...
If it has been replaced,... you have a problem...
Drilling may get filings in your tank?... you might consider getting over to a locksmith before you run out of gas... or just pull the tank and take it to him....
Just a thought...

Best luck...

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by Demin on 06/15/14 at 09:24:07

Put some PB Blaster on it.Let it soak.Then push down on the cap while trying to turn the key.Mine used to be real tight and I had to push down on it sometimes.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by humblegeo on 06/15/14 at 09:28:02

Appreciate it. Ill see if the key fits the tool box cover lock. I have it in the garage along with the fuel tank. The bike is at the storage place so cant check ignition now. I did have a project bike once that didn't have a key. I was able to take a big big screwdriver and fit it in the gas cap key slot and just turn the heck out it. Broke gas cap lock and was able to service rusty fuel tank and replace with generic non locking gas cap. I may have to do that with this one.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by humblegeo on 06/15/14 at 09:32:03

The key does work the tool box cover lock.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by doh13 on 06/15/14 at 11:39:11

Like Demin said try some penetrating oil or any oil for that mater such as wd 40 in the lock then put the key in and wiggle it back and forth and press down on the cap while turning it should come free dont be afraid to give it a good turn but dont break the key lol. If it doesn't turn I am assuming there is a different Cap that requires a diff key that you obviously don't have. My GFs rebel has a diff cap and a diff key to open it.
Back in the day we ground down a hack saw blade to fit the keyhole we never had the proper key for and sawed on each side until it turned but that leaves metal in ur tank unless you drain the fuel and hold the tank upside down while doing it. something to try if you dont have a lot of cash.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by humblegeo on 06/15/14 at 14:39:10

I never could get it to turn. Must be a new gas cap and I didnt get the key for it. Got a big screw driver and turned the heck out of that beach! Now it opens with a screw driver instead of a key. So happy to find that the tank is super clean and shiny instead of full of rust.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by Steve H on 06/15/14 at 17:07:51

If you want the key to match, buy a cap on the bay and take it to a locksmith along with your key. He will be able to rekey it to work with your existing key.

If your toolbox lock is in the same situation, and you want it to work, take it too.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/16/14 at 05:17:18

No one has ever found a non locking gas cap to fit this thing.. Id recommend against wrecking the cap till you have something lined up.,

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by stinger on 06/16/14 at 13:52:31

You could really drunk and try shooting it off! I agree with Justin! I just checked and saw a new cap cost almost $80

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by verslagen1 on 06/16/14 at 14:09:20

gees, I've seen cap/box/iggy and helmet lock go for that.

It's probably just gummed up with gas...
but hopefully not superglue.
dribble some atf into it, and let it sit.

Title: Re: Gas Cap Key
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/16/14 at 17:08:07

Acetone & atf, 50/50 mix,, Ive been using that on stuff,, I got some tools out of a storage building,,the guy who owned them has been dead 30 years. Talkin some RUst,,pits, ugly,, BUT, I got things apart, bolts backed out, I got 2 adjustable diameter wood bits for a brace & bit setup,
Hadda let them stay wet for 2 days,,