Gas cap crisis

[Sexyhog]

Does anyone know how to get around the incredibly hard to turn gas cap on a big dog. It seems to be glued on every time. I've tried a little silicone as well as standing down threads a little all to no avail. You almost need pliars to get it off... I'm hoping they sell an aftermarket gas cap that is not so difficult but I'll take any solution advice. Thanks guys, Steve

 

[awg]

Hi steve. What type of bike we talking? Some use two caps, which the one on the left is left hand thread. Ethanol will swell the plastic on the cap making it hard to turn. I have a spare cap so when this happens I switch it out. There are aftermarket caps. Someone else will have to help you with that. Also try ethanol additive. It's supposed to help with the ethanol blues.

 

[Sexyhog]

Ridgeback 2094

 

[Mr. Wright]

www.bigdogpartskingpin.com

 

[41bigdawg]

Get a new cap from HDM and throw that one in the trash before it gets stuck. The new one will spin on and off with ease

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

Ridgeback 2094

Look when you are using a bike from the future it will take a really long time for parts to break in -- another 74yrs and you should be ok.!
Really good news to know that they'll still be making them at that time!

 

[41bigdawg]

You're killing me JBM....another 74 years

 

[Jersey James]

I just use synthetic motor oil (Mobile One), stick my finger the jug and lightly coat the gas cap threads. Lasts a few weeks, then re~coat. Works for me...

 

[Sexyhog]

Thanks for the tip I will try it. I appreciate your time.

 

[demon dog]

I don't want to be here in 2094!!!!!

 

[demon dog]

I wouldn't be concerned in 2094 about a sticking gas cap with my balls dragging on the floor !!! let's be honest...at 139 yrs of age ...they'd be dragging a couple of feet behind.