Anyway to go with a Keyless Gas Cap? - Page 3

**coacha** · 04-18-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by medicaldawg

yep i have two diffrent keys one for bag an one for switch

I agree, your bike has probably had the ignition replaced. I have a '99 and it is same key for everything. I just carry two keys and leave the ignition key in.

dakota7557 · 04-18-2010, 09:33 AM

yep, you're right...I deleted my post...my bad, Jody

medicaldawg · 04-19-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

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Originally Posted by medicaldawg

yep i have two diffrent keys one for bag an one for switch

I would bet a beer that the ignition switch got replaced at some point in time.

Which key works in the fork lock? The one that works in the bags or the one that works in the ignition?

the bag key works the fork lock!

**taranis** · 04-19-2010, 11:11 AM

A machine shop might be the way to go.

I'm thinking you'd create a wide, flat nob that would fit over the existing cap, then cut a notch through it where a key could be tightly inserted. Once you get the key to the right depth, simply cut what's left of the top of the key off flush to the top of the cap, weld/expoxy the key in the slot, then weld it shut. Then for looks, have it chromed to make it look good. The key cap itself wouldn't need to be very thick - maybe 7/8"? I'm not sure on your bike, but on my '06 the cap tilts back, so you would want to make the cap shallow enough not to lean back and knock the top of the tank when the cap is opened.

Hope you get some good ideas - that'd be my best one. For the record though, I think it's a bad idea too. It takes me all of 10 seconds to get the key out of the leg pocket of my chaps, and I'm in no rush to do anything while on the bike.

Moving on to the next thread...

::)

**Top Cat** · 04-19-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dakota7557

yep, you're right...I deleted my post...my bad, Jody

You didn't have to do that. I have pretty thick skin. I have been on here a long time and expect to get my balls busted in return to some of my posts.

;)

cactusjack · 04-19-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

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Originally Posted by dakota7557

yep, you're right...I deleted my post...my bad, Jody

You didn't have to do that. I have pretty thick skin. I have been on here a long time and expect to get my balls busted in return to some of my posts.

;)

That's good to know...you actually expect it!

**Top Cat** · 04-19-2010, 03:31 PM

Yeah CJ, Sometimes my feelings get hurt when I don't get a response. ;)

cactusjack · 04-19-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Yeah CJ, Sometimes my feelings get hurt when I don't get a response. ;)

You know me, TC - I'm not usually one to disappoint.

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taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Anyway to go with a Keyless Gas Cap? A machine shop might be the way to go. I'm thinking you'd create a wide, flat nob that would fit over the existing cap, then cut a notch through it where a key could be tightly inserted. Once you get the key to the right depth, simply cut what's left of the top of the key off flush to the top of the cap, weld/expoxy the key in the slot, then weld it shut. Then for looks, have it chromed to make it look good. The key cap itself wouldn't need to be very thick - maybe 7/8"? I'm not sure on your bike, but on my '06 the cap tilts back, so you would want to make the cap shallow enough not to lean back and knock the top of the tank when the cap is opened. Hope you get some good ideas - that'd be my best one. For the record though, I think it's a bad idea too. It takes me all of 10 seconds to get the key out of the leg pocket of my chaps, and I'm in no rush to do anything while on the bike. Moving on to the next thread... ::) __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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