Gas Cap

[zipnz]

Hello,

I have an '04 Chopper DT. I read somewhere on this site that there was an easy repair for the gas cap (mine doesn't vent- so my bike will vapor lock). Currently, I'm riding with the cap loosened about 1-1.5 turns with no problem. However, if I tighten the cap down all the way, my bike will vapor lock after about 5-8 miles. I did a search but could'nt find anything. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

cYa!
Paul

 

[barhopper]

Remove the guts within the middle of the threaded part. You will be fixed.

 

[zipnz]

Remove the guts within the middle of the threaded part. You will be fixed.

is that the part that looks like its held in with a snap ring? (inside the threaded piece)
do I mess with the black piece that is attached to the cap itself with an allen screw? I did take it apart and it has some kind of a (pin?) in there, almost like a key way or check ball or something like that.
thanks!

 

[semi]

wrong order but here is a pic with the cap after the inards are removed. and a pic of the cap before
IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn93/semelsberger/BikeWeek120

 

[semi]

 

[zipnz]

got it, so I basically just unscrew the inner part and leave it completely out?

 

[V]

got it, so I basically just unscrew the inner part and leave it completely out?

Yes and throw it far far away !

 

[surferdude]

There's something missing here

??? but then how is the cap held on ??? I must be missing something :up:
More pix ... thanks

 

[barhopper]

got it, so I basically just unscrew the inner part and leave it completely out?

I think I said that. It did the same thing to my bike. It's nice to fix something with no cost.

 

[zipnz]

i understand now. surferdude, look at the after and before pics. just take an 18mm wrench or crescent wrench and unscrew the inner portion of the cap and leave it out.(kinda of like taking out the plug) what you will then have is a hollow threaded piece that is still attached to the cap itself. so you will still be able to screw the cap into the tank.

thank you Barhopper and V, u guys rock!

 

[montana]

My dealership just ordered a vented gas cap for me at no charge. Now that's good service!

 

[Gas Man]

 

[zipnz]

hey gas, do i need to remove that little round piece as well?

 

[Gas Man]

No I'm just showing you what you should have left in 1st pic. the 2nd is just so you understand how it all comes together.

 

[zipnz]

rodger that, thanks!