Gas cap sticking and stuck ?

[BDMCHOPPERFREAK]

Dremel tool...

My 03 had this problem. The plastic does swell over time. I used a Dremel on the plastic threads and solved the problem. If yours is just starting to get tight, I'd go ahead & fix it. Nothing like being on the road and not being able to get your gas cap off.

 

[Chopper Dave]

Sure its funny but I'm being truthfull. Put some vaseline on the threads and it will keep it from sticking.

I know...I was laughing at 1 2 and 3

 

[Oscar Maldonado]

Shit!!!!

I went to remve my cap yesterday for a fuel up and I'll be god damned that the paint saver came off with it!!!

:argue::argue:

If it's not one thing it's another. Something else to fix.

I figure that by the time the next riding season gets here I'll have a pretty much new bike.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Oh well!!! Life is good.:2thumbs:

 

[rolodog]

My cap fit was so tight it actually backed out the tank protector. I tried to brush down the threads with a wire brush and file but have given up. I am looking at a replacement. I have seen some good replacement suggestions.

 

[BBChopper]

My cap fit was so tight it actually backed out the tank protector. I tried to brush down the threads with a wire brush and file but have given up. I am looking at a replacement. I have seen some good replacement suggestions.

Welcome to the site!!!!:2thumbs:

 

[Five Five]

Had the same problem....stole one of my wifes emery boards that she uses to make her nails all purdy and sanded the crest of the threads a couple times and haven't had any problems since....when i go to fill up, shit i'm suprised how easy it comes off now

Bill

 

[imthewildman]

first time it happened to me I had to borrow a pair of 440 channel locks to get it off just so I could get gas to get home. after that I cleaned the threads really good with emery cloth then put brake grease on them and havent had a problem in 4 months. maybe the rest of the bike will follow and I can put my wrenches away for a while.:lol:

 

[Gas Man]

Shit!!!!

I went to remve my cap yesterday for a fuel up and I'll be god damned that the paint saver came off with it!!!

:argue::argue:

If it's not one thing it's another. Something else to fix.

I figure that by the time the next riding season gets here I'll have a pretty much new bike.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Oh well!!! Life is good.:2thumbs:

You are home free. Don't put it back on. Buy any HD aftermarket cap.

 

[Monte Motorcycle]

gas cap lube

I was thinking some AstoGlide, do ya think that will make it work ? Vaseline can be messy.

 

[Cobrafast1]

I was thinking some AstoGlide, do ya think that will make it work ? Vaseline can be messy.

Try a little bit of Lithium Grease on the threads and don't screw the cap all the way down. With the swelling, it will seal. :bang:

 

[ridgeback]

I took mine apart filed and sanded the threads until it wasnt tight anymore screws in and out easy now this will take some time plastic is really hard!!

 

[C00lHandLuke]

I'll tell you what I did.

First I removed the insert (lucky yours came out easily).


Second, because I had some very small paint blemishes around the edge of the bung, I purchased a paint saver ring. This ring is rubber and chrome and goes around the very outside edge of the bung. You can find them at most major retailer like J&P Cycles (I think I bought mine from ebay). This ring covers any blemishes, prevents getting gas on the tank during fill up, and doesn't interfere with any after market gas cap.

Third, I purchased an aftermarket "custom looking" gas cap. The cap looks better, I don't get gas on my tank, and my cap is much easier to get off.

In my opinion removing the insert was one of the best decisions concerning my BDM I have made so far. You will find people who disagree with me, and in the end you have to make your own decision but I don't regret it one bit.

I have some pictures but for some reason they won't upload to the site. If you would like to see the pics let me know.