Topic: gas caps (Read 7870 times)

hdhawg1340 · « **on:** June 28, 2009, 07:56:46 AM »

has anyone else had this happen ? On my 07 I'am on my fourth gas cap the first three were under warrenty last on my dime, or sixty dollars. they come almost blow up from enclosed spring . Have all parts from last and will try to repair, what glue is not affected by gas anyone know. 23,000 miles aand the most fun I ever had! I LOVE THIS BIKE! Thanks for any help.

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:07:39 AM »

no problems with mine.....

JeffsHogPen · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2009, 12:05:05 PM »

No real problems with mine. Sometimes after filling up it needs pushed down a couple of times to stay. I to Love my 07 Springer. It still gets a lot of attention by on lookers.

ice6900 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2009, 01:58:39 PM »

never had a prob with the gas cap either, just the trim ring fell off once

marsred204 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2009, 08:40:29 PM »

Same as ICE6900, Trim ring doesn't like to stay on the tank. Gas softens the clear silicone and thats it again.

Alan

speedydog5 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:40:00 AM »

Quote from: hdhawg1340 on June 28, 2009, 07:56:46 AM

has anyone else had this happen ? On my 07 I'am on my fourth gas cap the first three were under warrenty last on my dime, or sixty dollars. they come almost blow up from enclosed spring . Have all parts from last and will try to repair, what glue is not affected by gas anyone know. 23,000 miles aand the most fun I ever had! I LOVE THIS BIKE! Thanks for any help.

mine popped apart yesterday, got it back together but o ring stretched going to dealer to see about replacment

metalgrind · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2009, 04:31:38 PM »

I have had mine replaced once, the new one has also blown apart on more than one occasion. Guess I will have to pick up another.

gilbert · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2009, 04:13:28 PM »

I got sick of that gas cap and with a guy that had the old style that you can grab a hold of, the trade made us both happy.

evilmikehoo · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2009, 04:58:38 PM »

Mine just blew apart today!! Hope I found all the pieces! Just blew apart sitting on the pump while I was gassing. I'm not sure how it goes back together. I have the extended warranty. Is the cap covered?

JeffsHogPen · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2009, 06:05:22 PM »

It should cover it.

metalgrind · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:28:43 AM »

Warranty should cover it, just make sure they change it out. Some dealers would rather say it won't happen again or that you took it off wrong. It is a design flaw!

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2009, 08:41:41 AM »

Quote from: marsred204 on June 28, 2009, 08:40:29 PM

Same as ICE6900, Trim ring doesn't like to stay on the tank. Gas softens the clear silicone and thats it again.

Alan

the trim ring is supposed to have double sided tape holding it on, not silicone......

marsred204 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2009, 01:14:39 PM »

The doublesided tape gave out a while ago. This was the dealers fix.

Alan

Deuce Bigelow · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:24:52 AM »

Quote from: marsred204 on July 10, 2009, 01:14:39 PM

The doublesided tape gave out a while ago. This was the dealers fix.

Alan

HD does sell just the trim ring by itself........(I wonder why?

LOL)

I believe a brand new trim ring costs around $12.00
if it's still under warranty, they should have replaced it, not stuck it back on with silicone....

joelhd · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2009, 01:12:24 AM »

My Cap blow apart too....07

RPR50 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:54:18 AM »

One was replaced under warranty when it just came apart. Just paid to replace it after it fell off a gas pump. Neither time was I able to get the small gasket to reseal that keeps gas out of the inside of the cap.

jester · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2009, 07:22:35 AM »

i had to have mine replaced also, it didn't fall apart, it just didn't lock down any more. they replaced it under warranty, a comment was made by the dealer that this is a common problem

Hoist! · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2009, 08:40:13 AM »

Mine fell apart, but I snapped it back together. It's spring-loaded and can become undone, especcialy if you ever dropped it. But when it pops apart, you can usually put it back together again. I carry a regular gas cap in my saddlebag, JIC!

Hoist!

drogers · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2009, 10:42:08 AM »

Mine fell apart 800 miles from home when I took it off to fill up.

Luckly I was able to get it not to leak,but was not able to lock it back down flush. No dealers in the area had one.

SMOKIN' JACKET · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2009, 11:03:48 PM »

I've gone through 3 and am close to the 4th. I carry a spare gas cap in my bags, too. It's too bad, because I really like the clean lines of the flat gas cap.

ordymun0904 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2009, 09:39:59 AM »

is this a problem with the 07 models or all springer models?
need to know in case i need to stock up on some extras.

thanx

ken

drogers · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2009, 02:01:04 PM »

As far as I know it's all of the spring loaded twist and lock flush caps. Mine is a 2008.

ice6900 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 13, 2009, 02:12:21 PM »

bah...... my gas cap decor ring fell off again......

ordymun0904 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2009, 10:58:17 PM »

GREAT $:-\$
thanks for the info, when i get home ill get a few spares to put in my tool pouch just in case.

ken

Gamecock · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:29:04 PM »

Same issue with mine first time I put gas in it. Fixed it with this stuff, not a problem anymore...

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/reviews/SealAllGlueReview.htm

Cyphers · « **Reply #25 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:39:55 AM »

My first cap "exploded" after about a year. Another year has gone by and now I have the dealer ordering another cap to replace the second "exploder". ('08 Sprinter)

steve4266 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 09, 2009, 12:13:34 AM »

After my gas cap "exploded" for the fifth time, i went to a hydraulic repairer and got an o-ring that has given no prolems and works fine

Zinister · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2009, 01:44:10 PM »

I haven't looked at other flush mounted caps at the dealerhips but is it common for the gas cap to be above the ring by about 3/16". The reason I ask is because the fuel gage side is perfectly flush.

Is ther an adjustment that can be made?

SMOKIN' JACKET · « **Reply #28 on:** November 15, 2009, 11:35:51 PM »

I don't know about any adjustment. When mine was still on the bike, it was above the trim ring and the fuel gauge side was flush. I've given up, though. They spring apart like a jack-in-the-box, the trim ring came off 3 times and I am now using the regular gas cap on one side and the original cap on the fuel gauge side. Not the best look, but I am also tired of the glue getting all over the paint from the repairs. Tape, glue, silicone- whatever they have used. I haven't checked the O-ring seal. I just got tired of the hassle. Mine is an 08.

solo2racing · « **Reply #29 on:** June 14, 2010, 06:50:58 PM »

Ok, had to stop for gas this morning on way to work (5am) and cap rolled off the pump and blew apart. I only saw two pieces, plugged them together and put it back on and went to work.

Well now I can't get the thing off....

#1. Anyone have any suggestions short of drilling it apart?

#2. Anyone know the list price of a new flush cap?

Thanks,
Kevin.....

RPR50 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 14, 2010, 10:41:18 PM »

I've bought two, last one for same thing happened to you. Can't recall price for sure, but think it was $60 range. I'd be careful about drilling a gas cap. How about one of those rubber friction pads used for jar lids? Good luck.

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