Gas tank

randomwalk101 · June 17th, 2010, 07:36 AM

Bought a new gas tank but it does come with the key to open the gas cap. Is there anyway to remove the gas cap without the key? Taking the 8 screws should remove the entire assembly from the tank? Thanks all.
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2WheelGuy · June 17th, 2010, 07:45 AM

Unfortunately there is one screw that can only be removed with the cap open.

You can take the tank to a locksmith and get a key made. You can also break the lock using a dent puller or a drill.

randomwalk101 · June 17th, 2010, 09:20 AM

Thanks Craig. You're right. there is a single philip screw holding the assembley to the tank (along with the outside screws). I think this screw is for security (so peeps can't get into your tank by simple taking out the outter screws?). I guess I'll have to hit up the seller and beg for the key or (more than likely) plan B: the drill.

2WheelGuy · June 17th, 2010, 09:38 AM

If you drill it, don't drill all the way through. Go just deep enough to dig out all the tumblers. If you leave the bottom piece in tact you will have a racers gas cap that opens with a screw driver.

min nin · June 17th, 2010, 05:04 PM

A locksmith could be the best answer. They might also be able to match the key to the ignition.

randomwalk101 · June 17th, 2010, 06:42 PM

prob going to bust it and buy the slingshotracing's gas cap...silver cap on white fairing is going to be nice

randomwalk101 · June 18th, 2010, 03:52 PM

Okay looks like it's drill time. The seller doesn't have the key anymore.
So basically just drill down the middle where the key goes in? How big of a bit? Thanks
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randomwalk101 · June 19th, 2010, 05:06 AM

Also anyone knows how to remove that fuel level sensor?
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randomwalk101 · June 19th, 2010, 07:44 AM

Going to meet up a local rider who's a locksmith..he'll try to pick it. Woot!!

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Banzai · June 19th, 2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Also anyone knows how to remove that fuel level sensor?
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Pop off the plastic cover and remove the bolts. Getting the float arm out is a Cirque du Soleil event, but once you get it, it's cake.

June 17th, 2010, 07:36 AM	#1
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Gas tank Bought a new gas tank but it does come with the key to open the gas cap. Is there anyway to remove the gas cap without the key? Taking the 8 screws should remove the entire assembly from the tank? Thanks all. Posted via Mobile Device

June 17th, 2010, 07:45 AM	#2
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Unfortunately there is one screw that can only be removed with the cap open. You can take the tank to a locksmith and get a key made. You can also break the lock using a dent puller or a drill. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

June 17th, 2010, 09:38 AM	#4
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	If you drill it, don't drill all the way through. Go just deep enough to dig out all the tumblers. If you leave the bottom piece in tact you will have a racers gas cap that opens with a screw driver. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

June 17th, 2010, 05:04 PM	#5
min nin ninjette.org member Name: terry Location: SW fla Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 94	A locksmith could be the best answer. They might also be able to match the key to the ignition. Last futzed with by min nin; June 17th, 2010 at 05:04 PM. Reason: ?

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June 17th, 2010, 09:20 AM	#3
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Thanks Craig. You're right. there is a single philip screw holding the assembley to the tank (along with the outside screws). I think this screw is for security (so peeps can't get into your tank by simple taking out the outter screws?). I guess I'll have to hit up the seller and beg for the key or (more than likely) plan B: the drill.

June 17th, 2010, 06:42 PM	#6
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	prob going to bust it and buy the slingshotracing's gas cap...silver cap on white fairing is going to be nice

June 18th, 2010, 03:52 PM	#7
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Okay looks like it's drill time. The seller doesn't have the key anymore. So basically just drill down the middle where the key goes in? How big of a bit? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

June 19th, 2010, 05:06 AM	#8
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Also anyone knows how to remove that fuel level sensor? Posted via Mobile Device

June 19th, 2010, 07:44 AM	#9
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Going to meet up a local rider who's a locksmith..he'll try to pick it. Woot!! Posted via Mobile Device