Gas Cap

[1stTimeRider]

Where can I find a gas cap that doesnlt have the plastic threads? I think the plastic is swelling and making it near impossible to remove.

 

[Trainguy]

There are a couple of fixes tried by members. Do a search on "gas caps sticking". Things like vaseline on the threads, sanding the threads down a little with sand paper do not over tighten etc. will help ya:2thumbs:

OR Jake@LowDownChop Shop

 

[Pops]

Where can I find a gas cap that doesnlt have the plastic threads? I think the plastic is swelling and making it near impossible to remove.

See Jake....LowDownChop Shop....

Beautiful caps !

 

[barhopper]

Sex lube. (cant get it wet?) :lol::lol:

 

[ChopperFred]

I had the same problem on my '04 Chopper. I called R&B
Cycles (BDM dealer). They said BDM had a new repacement
cap that ratchets but otherwise looks the same. I ordered
it and it was at my door in 2 days. It's great and the
cheapest alternative I considered.

 

[BigDogBro1]

I did the same here. I remember removing a black nut cover on the bottom of the cap threads which I think is a vent cover. I was the new ratcheting replacement from BDM. Anyway I just unscrewed it and left it off. The tank vents fine.

 

[Biker Babe]

BDM had a new repacement
cap that ratchets but otherwise looks the same.

Yes, that is a common problem and the new style is BDM fix for that. Any dealer should be able to get you one.

 

[1stTimeRider]

Thanks for all the help! 1st bike so I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions.

 

[nine lives]

I put a bit of grease on the threads, seems to work well.

 

[07bigdog]

I use anti-sieze and never had a problem.

 

[Coolbreeze]

Pull the paint saver, clean up the paint around it an then you can get just about any gas cap for HD or custom.

 

[surferdude]

Had the same problem .. bit the bullet and ordered a billet cap from Jake - LowdownChoppers. Can't wait to see what it looks like. :up:

 

[Mickeetwo]

Had the same problem .. bit the bullet and ordered a billet cap from Jake - LowdownChoppers. Can't wait to see what it looks like. :up:

You wont be disappointed :2thumbs:

 

[RRRUFF]

Its the methanol in the gas now. I acutally have two caps, one spare and I can take the swollen cap and leave it on the work bench for a week and then I will work fine for a while. I have one from Jake on my Christmas list. SANTA!!!