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Reply #15 - 08/08/11 at 18:38:16

Sew,didnt mean to hijack your thread. You're a lot smarter than I am. Fix that gas cap. Brand new gascap and thicker gasket didnt do it. Not filling it to the top works but someday you might find yourself in a situation like I was. I'm surprised no one has ever been seriously injured with all the leaking Savages on the road. Fix it Sew!!!

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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #16 - 08/08/11 at 19:25:16 Get a used cap from somebody who tore up the tank. Glue the key into the lock where it wont pull out but it will still turn to open the lock! Lol I sit mine on my saddlebag while I fill up, so I cant help you there except to say get some saddlebags to hold it
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #17 - 08/09/11 at 01:12:34 If youve got a leaky cap, have a look at the area the rubber seats on. The tank may be causing it.
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Midnightrider Serious Thumper Offline Alliance Member Posts: 3244 Winston Salem, NC	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #18 - 08/09/11 at 07:45:02 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/09/11 at 01:12:34: If youve got a leaky cap, have a look at the area the rubber seats on. The tank may be causing it. 10-4
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Reply #19 - 08/09/11 at 15:20:19

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/09/11 at 01:12:34:

If youve got a leaky cap, have a look at the area the rubber seats on. The tank may be causing it.

I taped off the hole and sanded mine with emery cloth to get rid of the rust around the rim. I used finer and finer wet sand paper (not wet) to get a nice polish on it. Periodically I put a very light cote of whit grease on it. Worked a charm and stopped the leak.

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dphoenix25 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #20 - 08/10/11 at 14:05:23 Glue a magnet to it and stick it to the tank while you fill up.
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Reply #21 - 08/10/11 at 14:26:28

arteacher wrote on 08/09/11 at 15:20:19:

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/09/11 at 01:12:34:

If youve got a leaky cap, have a look at the area the rubber seats on. The tank may be causing it.

I taped off the hole and sanded mine with emery cloth to get rid of the rust around the rim. I used finer and finer wet sand paper (not wet) to get a nice polish on it. Periodically I put a very light cote of whit grease on it. Worked a charm and stopped the leak.

You and Justin probably just hit the nail on the head. I'll report back in with the results. Thanks. I feel ike I'm riding a ticking time bomb. It would feel great to get that problem solved!

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28681 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #22 - 08/10/11 at 14:35:58 dphoenix25 wrote on 08/10/11 at 14:05:23: Glue a magnet to it and stick it to the tank while you fill up. Not a bad idea... ...
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Sunchasers Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks the Rockies! Posts: 232 Northern Colorado Gender:	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #23 - 08/10/11 at 20:32:15 I always liked how the gas caps on the 70's Hondas (CB's, CL's, SL's etc.) worked with the hinge and catch release button. Not sure how to adapt to the Savage or for locking. But don't ever remember it leaking on my CL350 though and never an issue on what to do with the cap while refueling.
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Pondering my gas-cap,... recently... Reply #24 - 08/11/11 at 13:09:48 I like that idea, Sunchasers. The first time I fueled up, my gas cap rolled off the seat. Kerplat, onto the pavement. Left little indentations in the lid. I was so mad . My bike was brand new and that was the first owie.. kim
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Reply #25 - 08/11/11 at 13:23:03

kimchris1 wrote on 08/11/11 at 13:09:48:

I like that idea, Sunchasers.
The first time I fueled up, my
gas cap rolled off the seat. Kerplat,
onto the pavement. Left little indentations
in the lid. I was so mad Angry

. My bike was brand
new and that was the first owie.. kim

That first "ding" is the most painful on a brand new new bike. Sad

Since the Savage isn't very big and not many places to place the cap where it will be secure, I just lay mine on top of the gas pump with the key in it while filling. Wink

Not like I am gonna be able to ride off without putting the cap back on... Grin

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Reply #26 - 08/11/11 at 15:10:32

Sunchasers wrote on 08/11/11 at 13:23:03:

kimchris1 wrote on 08/11/11 at 13:09:48:

I like that idea, Sunchasers.
The first time I fueled up, my
gas cap rolled off the seat. Kerplat,
onto the pavement. Left little indentations
in the lid. I was so mad Angry

. My bike was brand
new and that was the first owie.. kim

That first "ding" is the most painful on a brand new new bike. Sad

Since the Savage isn't very big and not many places to place the cap where it will be secure, I just lay mine on top of the gas pump with the key in it while filling. Wink

Not like I am gonna be able to ride off without putting the cap back on... Grin

Exactly what I do.

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Reply #27 - 08/12/11 at 19:57:47

My '01 has 16,000 on it without a gas leak ever, except one time I way overfilled it. Then it just seeped a little from the key slot. I just lay my cap on top of the pump with the key inside as mentioned. But as for the magnet idea, I worked at a store that sold tires and appliances. I robbed the old microwaves of the round 'donut" magnets. I use one whenever I do mechanic work. Just hang it on the offending vehicle and "lay" your screws on it as you take it apart. The magnetron is the part inside about the size of a box of 25 shotgun shells. Very powerful. DO NOT rob your wife's microwave. (and unplug it first, if you do) Wink

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