Need help picking Fuel gas tank lock

nst416 · May 22nd, 2012, 12:47 PM

My problem is, I have a gas tank that I bought from ebay. The guy that sold it to me didn't remove his lock from the tank. I messaged him if he could send me a key or if there was anything he can do, but he had already sold his bike and doesn't have the key anymore. He recommended that I take it to a lock smith.

But before I do that, does anyone know how to pick the lock or can help me somehow remove it? I've read somewhere that people have just stuck in a flat head into the key hole and turn, but that didn't work for me.

nst416 · May 22nd, 2012, 01:08 PM

Nevermind, I just got a great idea from this thread.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102020

nst416 · May 23rd, 2012, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'm not going to drill the lock itself. There's a screw underneath the gas cap that needs to be unscrewed in order to remove the cap (including all the allen screws on the out side). I'm going to drill a hole on the cap right above the screw so I can access it with a screw driver and unscrew it.

Just like in the link I posted above. Will be doing it this weekend.

nst416 · May 24th, 2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

I see what you are talking about. Gotta be careful as soon as you get through the fill cap you will be on that screw. Drill bits are normally tapered which means the center of the bit will be bearing down on the screw before you get the hole large enough to remove the screw.

I was going to try my "automotive jigglers" on my fill cap and see if that works. They are picks designed for most automotive locks (especially Detroit big 3). I am curious how well that would work now

nice, I wouldn't even know how to use that even if I had it. Is there a special method to use those keys?

nst416 · May 24th, 2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

They are called jigglers, you jiggle em (while turning)

Link to original page on YouTube.

pretty bada$$.....but suddenly, I don't feel all that safe anymore -_-"

nst416 · May 25th, 2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

and yet the only change is you are aware of what has been around for decades.

touche.....you are very right

May 22nd, 2012, 12:47 PM	#1
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Need help picking Fuel gas tank lock My problem is, I have a gas tank that I bought from ebay. The guy that sold it to me didn't remove his lock from the tank. I messaged him if he could send me a key or if there was anything he can do, but he had already sold his bike and doesn't have the key anymore. He recommended that I take it to a lock smith. But before I do that, does anyone know how to pick the lock or can help me somehow remove it? I've read somewhere that people have just stuck in a flat head into the key hole and turn, but that didn't work for me.

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May 22nd, 2012, 01:08 PM	#2
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Nevermind, I just got a great idea from this thread. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102020

May 23rd, 2012, 02:14 PM	#3
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Thanks for the reply. I'm not going to drill the lock itself. There's a screw underneath the gas cap that needs to be unscrewed in order to remove the cap (including all the allen screws on the out side). I'm going to drill a hole on the cap right above the screw so I can access it with a screw driver and unscrew it. Just like in the link I posted above. Will be doing it this weekend.