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Fuel cap and tank prob

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:27 pm
by gullarm
The prev owner of my bike snapped the key off in the fuel cap so levered the cap open with a screwdriver.

This has bent the inner ring section of the tank when the two lugs pop out to lock the fuel cap in place when pressed down.

Is there any way I can bend them back , the fuel cap sits proud of the tank by 5-10mm.

I dont have a tool in my garage that can get in there, any ideas.

I don't fancy a new tank, I have spent enough cash as it is.

Re: Fuel cap and tank prob

Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:23 pm
by leopard_pagan
id get a new fuel cap/key.. several on ebay for our models..

kinda same boat as you.. prev owner of project bike has no key, locks seized & i need to drill the lock out to get the old cap off before i can paint/prep the tank!