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I'm having a problem with my feul cap in that once done up I can't get it undone. Had to borrow a nice man in a white van's monkey wrench the other day to get it undone. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do about it? I promise it's not because I'm weedy. 
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They're tight at first, but tend to loosen up. Don't give up. I didn't and it started to work just fine.
But if you do give up easily you can just buy a replacement cap.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Mine is the same way as is many others on this site. What I do is snug the cap but try to stop befor it clicks, it is much easier to remove next time then. If it does click take it off and try again.
DLR
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same prob, I replaced mine with a Kuryakyn one from NewSpeedmaster.com.
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I still think it's cause your weedy 
Paul.
"If at first you don't succeed... So much for skydiving."
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I'm 6'1" and twenty stone and I have trouble with the bloody thing!
Weedyness is definately notthe issue here!
07 America (Pacific Blue/New England White). . . . and they say divorce doesn't pay!
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Nope you are not weedy. I have a replacement on the 06. And I'm sure there's a bit in the AUP that says that siblings can't be nasty to each other. 
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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what means WEEDY  wanna laugh as well
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Well I've got the ORIGINAL fuel cap. Youse are starting to sound mighty weedy to me. CLICK IT! 
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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I smile pretty and ask the guy getting gas in the car next to me to help me out. 
"Let your soul shine,
It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
-ABB
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"Dodgy" fuel cap? You're not from around here, are you Jane?
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I had a weedy old Dodge and the fuel cap would get stuck , I just smiled at the ladies getting gas and they ran away . 
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Paul.
"If at first you don't succeed... So much for skydiving."
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At first I would just use two hands, to remove the cap, but now it's easy, after 16k miles. Dave
04 SpeedMaster, Windvest Screen, Leatherworks Bags.
F&AM, WM 3 times
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Ive got a 2007 model and i couldnt get cap off.The paint on the lip of filler has softened up and glues itself to the rubber seal on the cap.Anyone else got paint breaking up at the filler lip?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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That's very common. I had the paint inside the filler bubble up but took my tank off for custom paint not long after. While it was off the bike I sanded out the loose bits around the filler. Didn't bother to repaint in there or anything. No one sees it but me. 
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Mine stuck a few times just after I got the bike. Doesn't happen anymore. Also, the fuel petcock was sticky a couple of times. I think it has to do with this camel boogies they are trying to pass off as petrol.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Quote:
I'm having a problem with my feul cap in that once done up I can't get it undone. Had to borrow a nice man in a white van's monkey wrench the other day to get it undone. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do about it? I promise it's not because I'm weedy.
The second or third time I went to fill my tank, I couldnt get the d*mn thing off at the gas station. I rode back home, parked it and tried the next morning. It loosened up easily then. Thats the only time I had a problem. FWIW, it was very hot that day, and I went to reserve before getting to the station. Thats the only time I had a problem, but I generally fill at @ 120 - 130 miles, before I hit reserve.
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Complete Newb
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Yeah, I've got the same problem, but it seems to be faiding with age..
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Thanks for all the advice. Have to admit to being a woose and haven't clicked since. If a 6ft1in 20 stone bloke having trouble then don't feel quite so bad. Did wonder if it had something to do with it been hot when filling up but have the same problem when cold. Will check the paint though. Sounds like it will improve though, just have to keep on riding,'oh bother'! Has three guys tried to undo it at the petrol station and couldn't move it I didn't feel to bad. Paul beware of arsnic gremlins!!!!!!!!!!
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