Is there a gas cap (for a BDM) that doesn't seize?

[No H2O]

Gas cap going to require pliers to get off.
Prefer not to buy another version of the same thing (that will eventually seize also).
This doesn't happen on other bikes, at least not mine, so clearly the technology to produce a non locking gas cap exists.
Does anyone produce a non locking gas cap for BDMs, specifically an 04 ridgeback?

 

[pknowles]

I have a stock one you can have if you want it. I'll have to dig it up.

 

[No H2O]

I have a stock one you can have if you want it. I'll have to dig it up.

I may be close enough to ride out to you depending where in Va you are ...

 

[Reddickracing]

Use channel lock pliers and like they said tape it up real good plus put towels across it. I just replaced mine and its an 06 was factory cap so it takes a long time to swell the plastic. Use ethanol free fuel. Ordered mine from wild steed works

 

[pknowles]

I may be close enough to ride out to you depending where in Va you are ...

Suffolk. Come on down.

 

[pknowles]

If you have a trailern bring the bike and I'll help you with the cap if you want

 

[No H2O]

Suffolk. Come on down.

I"m in DC, too far of a trip, if you find it I'll paypal you shipping & handling, what is the shelf-life of those gas caps? (just so I replace it before it gets stuck while at a gas station)

 

[pknowles]

I"m in DC, too far of a trip, if you find it I'll paypal you shipping & handling, what is the shelf-life of those gas caps? (just so I replace it before it gets stuck while at a gas station)

I dont know if they have a "shelf life" i think its time exposed to the ethnol?

 

[pknowles]

I"m in DC, too far of a trip, if you find it I'll paypal you shipping & handling, what is the shelf-life of those gas caps? (just so I replace it before it gets stuck while at a gas station)

4 HRS ON A SATURDAY MORNING.BRING YOUR OIL AND WE'LL GET YOU FIXED UP.

 

[No H2O]

I dont know if they have a "shelf life" i think its time exposed to the ethnol?

I guess use-life is a better term than shelf-life.
If I put on a new gas cap and run ethanol gas constantly, let's say I typically ride 3-4 times per week, am I looking at replacing the gas cap annually, every third year ... approximately?

 

[pknowles]

I guess use-life is a better term than shelf-life.
If I put on a new gas cap and run ethanol gas constantly, let's say I typically ride 3-4 times per week, am I looking at replacing the gas cap annually, every third year ... approximately?

I have had 4 different big dogs and never had a gas cap problem. Running ethnol i think i would get into the habit of loosening the cap at the end of the day.

I hope i didnt just jinx myself

 

[roadie1389]

I know some folks are running the vented version of this

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/398/flush-mount-gas-cap

BUT you have to remove the paint save portion of the gas cap as well.

 

[dentdude36]

I guess use-life is a better term than shelf-life.
If I put on a new gas cap and run ethanol gas constantly, let's say I typically ride 3-4 times per week, am I looking at replacing the gas cap annually, every third year ... approximately?

Pm me your info I have 2 brand new ones I'll send ya one cap and paint saver same as shown in pic provided in previous post you will not need to remove the paint saver but I'll send it with the cap

 

[Reddickracing]

Paint saver can be a nightmare to remove huh? Mess paint up

 

[Mr. Wright]

I can make the threads out of aluminum, no more problem.

 

[No H2O]

I can make the threads out of aluminum, no more problem.

Does aluminum threading not seize up? If so they sounds like a solution to me.

 

[what?]

Have you tried coating the threads with a small amount of oil. I barely tighten the gas cap, just after it stops I do about an eighth of a turn.

 

[dentdude36]

I tighten mine tight but I also run ethanol free gas 95% of
The time

 

[pknowles]

Does aluminum threading not seize up? If so they sounds like a solution to me.

Aluminum isn't effected by the ethanol.

 

[No H2O]

I ordered the aluminum threading from Mr. Wright. I'm hoping this solves the issue (once I get the old cap off that is)