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TBone 03-22-2005 12:33 PM

I need to get the tank cap off.
 
I just bought a new tank off of E bay and it came with a cap on it and no key. I want to replace it with the cap off of my bike anyway so the key will match the ignition and trunk (900 RR). Does anyone have anyideas on how I can get the gas cap off with out hurting the tank. I will destroy the cap if need be but I dont want to hurt the tank. Thanks


Tbone

NeonspeedRT 03-22-2005 02:21 PM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 

It's super easy. See those allen head bolts going around the gas cap? There are actually 3 bolts that hold the cap on. They come off from the top. You just have to find which 3 it is. Thats easy, look at the cap you have and see where there are 3 holes for the bolts to go through. Use an allen bit and pull those 3 off your cap on your tank and the cap comes off. Installation is the reverse.

TBone 03-22-2005 11:27 PM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
yeah did that the only thing is it wont come off untill you unlock it. ANd I cant do that with out the key I thought about drilling the lock but wasnt sure if that would do more harm than good.

Tony Mawad 03-23-2005 01:53 AM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
I was going to say just remove the allen bolts before, but was not sure at the time of whether you did that.
Next step may be to ask a locksmith or call a dealer.

mach9 03-26-2005 05:51 AM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
Id try a locksmith....im not one but if i had to guess id say the gas cap lock isnt that complex, ie: there arent that many pins in it...someone competent and with the right tools could probably pick it in a matter of a few minutes.

sirlimpzalot 03-26-2005 12:55 PM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
the cap is spring loaded ( at least the key) so picking it will be harder than you think!! I had a similiar issue once and had to have the lock drilled out

beater 900rr 03-26-2005 01:13 PM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
the local locksmith here (in charleston illinois the big city it is LOL)charged a friend $15 to remove a gas cap from a ebay tank with no key

L8X 03-26-2005 04:48 PM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
good deal, where you located?

Nipz 03-31-2005 06:16 AM

RE: I need to get the tank cap off.
 
he got it off. had the tail lock and it has numbers on it that will let a honda dealer make a key for it. he got the key for 7$ and now it is off.

Nipz~


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