Oil cap Tool

usranger74 · 07-28-2010, 05:27 PM

A week or so ago there was a tread on "Oil Cap" problems

I sent the Chuckster a note and ask him if he had a oil cap tool.

He does and I bought one ($10 shipped).

I would post a pic but my camera has taken its last pic.

Soooo, let me try this.

The tool looks to be machined from one piece of metal. It looks like a half washer with a cap on top. On top of the cap is a long nut that fits a 1/2" wrench. The washer fits the slot on the oil cap.

Insert the "washer" in the oil cap slot and use a 1/2" wrench to turn the oil cap.

I can tell you that it works and works well.

phred · 07-28-2010, 05:58 PM

Chuckster makes good stuff, thats for sure. I just use a large flat washer that I got a Lowe's. If I lose it, I'm out less than $1. I keep one in the saddle bag, and I'm sure there's a few around my house.

chuckster131 · 07-28-2010, 06:04 PM

Hey Bill,
Thanks for the post, and to let you and everyone else it's made of aluminum so not to damage the chrome on the oil cap.

Cheers

dabull · 07-29-2010, 07:45 PM

i bought one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

phred · 07-29-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBull

i bought one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

How do you like it? Any pics of it on the bike?

dabull · 07-29-2010, 08:02 PM

no pics...but i like it well enuff :) shiney :)

**krash** · 07-29-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phred

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBull

i bought one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

How do you like it? Any pics of it on the bike?

I have the same cap

phred · 07-29-2010, 09:09 PM

Thanks DaBull and Krash, that looks good.

**schoeney** · 07-29-2010, 11:50 PM

Ok Chuckster....time for a good oil filter wrench!

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-29-2010, 11:59 PM

I use a silver dollar to loosen mine. It seems to fit a bit better than the washer. If I lose it, I'm out exactly a dollar. Just hard to replace a 1921 silver dollar.

**trip** · 07-30-2010, 06:30 AM

I use a #10 washer.

cyclecat · 07-30-2010, 07:33 AM

You guys using the one off of e-bay - aren't you concerned that someone can come along and either remove the cap or dump something in your oil?

Brian took a 7/8" spade bit, ground off the drill point, and turns it with a small crescent.

garyo4 · 07-30-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CycleCat

You guys using the one off of e-bay - aren't you concerned that someone can come along and either remove the cap or dump something in your oil?

My thoughts too, maybe I'm just paranoid.... I'm sure if someone wanted to tinker with our bikes there is a lot more stuff they can cause trouble with.

dabull · 07-30-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCat

You guys using the one off of e-bay - aren't you concerned that someone can come along and either remove the cap or dump something in your oil?

Brian took a 7/8" spade bit, ground off the drill point, and turns it with a small crescent.

nope....hadn't thought about....agree with post above....but i also think people are inherently good too

sonny · 07-30-2010, 09:02 AM

If you are worried about some one tampering with your oil, maybe you been messin' with the wrong folks. I had that problem for many years, many years ago. But in reallity there are more simple ways to mess with a bike that require carrying less stuff. And if they really want to get you, they will.
Thanks for your time.

07-28-2010, 05:58 PM	#2
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	Oil cap Tool Chuckster makes good stuff, thats for sure. I just use a large flat washer that I got a Lowe's. If I lose it, I'm out less than $1. I keep one in the saddle bag, and I'm sure there's a few around my house.
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07-28-2010, 06:04 PM	#3
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Oil cap Tool Hey Bill, Thanks for the post, and to let you and everyone else it's made of aluminum so not to damage the chrome on the oil cap. Cheers __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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07-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Oil cap Tool i bought one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
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07-29-2010, 08:02 PM	#6
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Oil cap Tool no pics...but i like it well enuff :) shiney :)
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07-29-2010, 09:09 PM	#8
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	Oil cap Tool Thanks DaBull and Krash, that looks good.
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07-28-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Oil cap Tool A week or so ago there was a tread on "Oil Cap" problems I sent the Chuckster a note and ask him if he had a oil cap tool. He does and I bought one ($10 shipped). I would post a pic but my camera has taken its last pic. Soooo, let me try this. The tool looks to be machined from one piece of metal. It looks like a half washer with a cap on top. On top of the cap is a long nut that fits a 1/2" wrench. The washer fits the slot on the oil cap. Insert the "washer" in the oil cap slot and use a 1/2" wrench to turn the oil cap. I can tell you that it works and works well. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2010, 11:50 PM	#9
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Oil cap Tool Ok Chuckster....time for a good oil filter wrench! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-29-2010, 11:59 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Oil cap Tool I use a silver dollar to loosen mine. It seems to fit a bit better than the washer. If I lose it, I'm out exactly a dollar. Just hard to replace a 1921 silver dollar. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-30-2010, 06:30 AM	#11
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Oil cap Tool I use a #10 washer. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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07-30-2010, 07:33 AM	#12
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Oil cap Tool You guys using the one off of e-bay - aren't you concerned that someone can come along and either remove the cap or dump something in your oil? Brian took a 7/8" spade bit, ground off the drill point, and turns it with a small crescent.
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07-30-2010, 09:02 AM	#15
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	Oil cap Tool If you are worried about some one tampering with your oil, maybe you been messin' with the wrong folks. I had that problem for many years, many years ago. But in reallity there are more simple ways to mess with a bike that require carrying less stuff. And if they really want to get you, they will. Thanks for your time. __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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