July 3rd, 2015, 03:50 AM | #1 |
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Name: Pam
Location: sherwood nsw australia
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Pam
Hi Guys. I'm in rural Northern New South Wales, Australia.
I have just bought a 2009 XL1200C Sportster and I CANT UNLOCK THE DAMN PETROL CAP, which brought me to this site. I rode it home 2 days ago and all attempts by me and others have failed. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. It seems to be a common problem as there are lots of similar complaints on line. I've tried every suggestion. To no avail. If someone can help me I will be eternally grateful. The shop where I bought it is 2 hours away and I'm not sure I'll make it. I have no idea how much gas is left. Hope to talk about a whole range of interesting topics, if I ever get really going. |
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July 3rd, 2015, 04:10 AM | #2 |
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Pamela Anne! Glad to have you aboard...
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July 3rd, 2015, 04:25 AM | #3 |
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Hello I hate to say this but a drill is the last resort
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July 3rd, 2015, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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Before you drill, maybe you can remove the tank, remove the petcock, and then carefully fill the tank through that opening with a long neck funnel? It's not a long term solution, but it'll get enough gas into the tank so you take it back to the shop to get it fixed. Hope this helps.
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July 3rd, 2015, 06:19 AM | #5 |
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Welcome Pam and Ney
I like Ney's advice.
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July 3rd, 2015, 06:24 AM | #6 |
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That is a good idea. But you should be able to fill the tank through the fuel line if you make a line long enough to go above the tank.
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July 3rd, 2015, 08:05 AM | #7 |
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Hello and welcome.
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July 3rd, 2015, 08:28 AM | #8 |
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It just unscrews. Use the palm of your hand to press down and turn counter-clockwise. This is easier with a glove on for traction
Sort of like a pill bottle you have to push down first then turn |
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July 3rd, 2015, 08:29 AM | #9 |
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Welcome!
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July 3rd, 2015, 09:25 AM | #10 |
cadd cadd cadd
Name: Cadd
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Video of you trying to take off the gas cap please?
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July 3rd, 2015, 10:21 AM | #11 |
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The video would help with providing pertinent advice.... but it also may be humorous. On all the sportsters I have ridden you push down and rotate.
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July 3rd, 2015, 10:45 AM | #12 |
cadd cadd cadd
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That's the reason I asked for the video. My friend has a Sportster and showed me how to take off the gas cap. It's like the old school Tylenol bottles. Push in, then turn.
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July 3rd, 2015, 11:31 AM | #13 | ||
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You could also try a heat gun or hair dryer for a while in order to soften the lock mechanism before turning that key. Welcome, Pam !!!
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July 3rd, 2015, 03:38 PM | #14 |
cadd cadd cadd
Name: Cadd
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Wow, she has big......nails.
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July 3rd, 2015, 03:47 PM | #15 |
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July 3rd, 2015, 07:12 PM | #16 |
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if necessary...simply remove tank from bike and bring it to dealer for solution to problem
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July 3rd, 2015, 07:37 PM | #17 |
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I note that Pam has only the one post. You pervs scared her off!
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July 6th, 2015, 08:16 AM | #19 |
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hmmmm, maybe Pam realized she was on a ninja 250 site...
and not an HD site... there is more displacement in that one bike, then all the posters in this thread put together.
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July 6th, 2015, 09:12 AM | #20 |
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its an HD....cap removal? nothing a hammer and punch can't resolve
may even be standard in the toolkit |
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