 |
01-04-2012, 04:10 PM
|
#1
|
|
Tirone
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Montebello, CA
Posts: 72
|
Gas cap sticking
Went to fill up and took 25 min to force it open. it locks and unlocks but is sticking. I want to use some lube but worried it might contaminate the gas... thoughts?
__________________
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 04:18 PM
|
#2
|
|
Le So Cal Troll
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,725
|
undo the 6 allen bolts just enough so that you can slide the gas cap assembly around, and find the spot that it opens in the easiest. i want to say the gas cap has to little latches on the sides that move in and out... so centering the gas cap assembly should make it the easiest.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 04:18 PM
|
#3
|
|
Optio
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Dallas
Posts: 824
|
I had issues with the key not wanting to come out. Finally replaced it with one of those ebay screw-on specials for $35.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 04:20 PM
|
#4
|
|
Let's go!
|
Is the tank developing a vacuum situation or is the cap sticking?
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 04:55 PM
|
#5
|
|
blur
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by nd4spdbh
undo the 6 allen bolts just enough so that you can slide the gas cap assembly around, and find the spot that it opens in the easiest. i want to say the gas cap has to little latches on the sides that move in and out... so centering the gas cap assembly should make it the easiest.
|
just do the 3 that hold it on. 12,4 and 8 o'clock
__________________
'04 Honda 919, Candy apple red met., 17/44t sprockets,f-16 windscreen,delkevic ss exhaust,Tharbars,givi engine bars, billet alum. led turns w/ running lights,red adj.levers from china, bar end mirrors,grip heaters,adj. foot peg brackets,adj. bar risers,dunlop Q2(that are better than your pp 2ct,lol)bike wired for gps and phone charger
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 05:32 PM
|
#6
|
|
Tirone
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Montebello, CA
Posts: 72
|
I was just outside and took it off, using the 3 bolts that Drew mentioned and yes there is 2 tabs... I cant rotate it?!?! its a fixed mounting position.. so i put it back on. yes its sticking ,,, or one hell of a vac. lol.
do you think should use a bit of chain lube on the springs?
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 06:31 PM
|
#7
|
|
919>food>beer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: o-town, FL
Posts: 1,036
|
use graphite... and its been found that washers under the cap in the front bolts will help it... search around I know it has been discussed many years ago
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 06:32 PM
|
#8
|
|
919>food>beer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: o-town, FL
Posts: 1,036
|
Cure for sticky gas cap
actually there you go...
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2012, 07:21 PM
|
#9
|
|
Tirone
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Montebello, CA
Posts: 72
|
Thanks I will try it
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-12-2012, 08:54 AM
|
#10
|
|
Tirone
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Malaysia
Posts: 44
|
I have a sticky gas cap too.. Wow, a 2-years old thread did helped me. A simple and genius solution...
You wouldn't know what help you gonna get from a good bunch of friends in WT....
Thank you guys....
-RJ-
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
01-12-2012, 09:57 AM
|
#11
|
|
Family Dog
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 25
|
Mine was sticky too. So after reading this thread I checked into it. I was able to fix mine by just loosening the three mount bolts, shutting the cap, then torque the three mount bolts. Now it wrks smooth.  thanks for the heads up guys!
__________________
2002 Honda 919 in Fast Black
2006 Honda 599 sold
1999 Honda CR 250
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
Chevy Camaro Forum
Ford Mustang Forum
Jeep Wrangler Forum
Volkswagen Touareg Forum
Land Rover Defender Forum
