Fuel cap and tank prob
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gullarm
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Fuel cap and tank prob
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.
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.
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leopard_pagan
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Re: Fuel cap and tank prob
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!
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!