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RPR50

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Re: gas caps
« 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.
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Re: gas caps
« 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
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Re: gas caps
« 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! ;)

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Re: gas caps
« 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.  :thumbsdown: 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.  :nixweiss:
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Re: gas caps
« 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.
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Re: gas caps
« 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

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Re: gas caps
« 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.
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Re: gas caps
« Reply #22 on: August 13, 2009, 02:12:21 PM »
bah......  my gas cap decor ring fell off again......
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Re: gas caps
« 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. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: gas caps
« 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
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Re: gas caps
« 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)
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Re: gas caps
« 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
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Re: gas caps
« 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?
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Re: gas caps
« 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.

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Re: gas caps
« 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.....
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