Gas cap

[Clubba]

Has anyone else had issues with the gas cap swelling/ hardening due to the E85? Any solution on upgrades of fixes would be greatly appreciated. I literally had to borrow a set of pump pliers to get mine off the last time I got gas.

 

[Coolbreezin]

I dont know of any fix. Once ethanol is introduced, its all downhill from there. However to remedy the same situation, I purchased a gas cap add-on that fixed my problem. It mounts via 3 set screws. Its not a great pic but this is it. I paid $25 about 4 years ago.

 

[SB03chopper]

Get with Mr Wright, and get the paint saver set up. It has a ratcheting gas cap, so no over tightening, and does not swell.

 

[Mr. Wright]

If the paint is not damaged around the paint saver, you just need a new cap. Give Eric a call at HDM. If you have paint damage, I can help you with that.

 

[mleach72]

If the paint is still in good shape, you can just get a new cap, but chances are that it happen again eventually. The only permanent fix is to remove the paint-saver and go with a harley cap, or go to something all metal, like what I have. Mr. Wright's fix is nice too.

 

[Reddickracing]

New cap!

 

[awg]

There you go!

 

[Clubba]

I dont know of any fix. Once ethanol is introduced, its all downhill from there. However to remedy the same situation, I purchased a gas cap add-on that fixed my problem. It mounts via 3 set screws. Its not a great pic but this is it. I paid $25 about 4 years ago.

Thank you! Do you remember the name of the manufacturer?

 

[Clubba]

If the paint is not damaged around the paint saver, you just need a new cap. Give Eric a call at HDM. If you have paint damage, I can help you with that.View attachment 70169

Thank you

 

[Clubba]

If the paint is still in good shape, you can just get a new cap, but chances are that it happen again eventually. The only permanent fix is to remove the paint-saver and go with a harley cap, or go to something all metal, like what I have. Mr. Wright's fix is nice too.
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On on my second cap with the same issues. Who makes that cap? That’s great!!

 

[mleach72]

On on my second cap with the same issues. Who makes that cap? That’s great!!

It's a guy in Ukraine that makes them. He has a lot of different styles. He is on ebay. Just do a search for big dog gas cap. They aren't cheap. There is a guy here in the states that imports them. You can get them faster from him for a little more money.

 

[mleach72]

This is the guy's page

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[pknowles]

I thought I had posted in this thread about having a spare stock gas cap. I have one in good shape from a K9. If you can't find what you need, let me know.

 

[Clubba]

This is the guy's page

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Thank you brother

 

[mjsk9]

I thought I had posted in this thread about having a spare stock gas cap. I have one in good shape from a K9. If you can't find what you need, let me know.

Hey PK.... You actually posted in the thread where someone was looking for a fender..

 

[mleach72]

Thank you brother

Welcome! If you do get one, make sure he puts a tank vent in it. I think he usually does. I didn't need one because I have a 2 piece tank and a vent under the dash. Also, take all of the acorn nuts off and put a dab of loctite on the screws. I caught a couple of them starting to back off. If it doesn't line up straight when you put it in the tank, get a thicker or thinner o-ring under the cap. Other than that, they are great and I get a lot of compliments on them.

 

[Clubba]

Welcome! If you do get one, make sure he puts a tank vent in it. I think he usually does. I didn't need one because I have a 2 piece tank and a vent under the dash. Also, take all of the acorn nuts off and put a dab of loctite on the screws. I caught a couple of them starting to back off. If it doesn't line up straight when you put it in the tank, get a thicker or thinner o-ring under the cap. Other than that, they are great and I get a lot of compliments on them.

That’s a great idea! Thank you!!!


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[Coolbreezin]

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Thank you! Do you remember the name of the manufacturer?

No, Im sorry. I purchased it on ebay about 5 years ago.

 

[pknowles]

Hey PK.... You actually posted in the thread where someone was looking for a fender..

absolutely the first mistake I have ever made

 

[PAUL NOBBS]

Has anyone else had issues with the gas cap swelling/ hardening due to the E85? Any solution on upgrades of fixes would be greatly appreciated. I literally had to borrow a set of pump pliers to get mine off the last time I got gas.

My original BD cap looked cheap it let water in and was not level on the tank so cut it out and put a lockable vented aircraft style cap in it and looks the biz