 Bonneville locking Fuel Cap
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If you are like me and don't like the idea of some low-life putting sugar in your fuel tank then getting a locking fuel cap is essential. I guess most people by now know that the Triumph Bonneville locking fuel cap fits our bike. Because it is reccessed on the America it can be a pain to remove. Worst case scenario the other very hot day I pulled into a gas station and try as I may could not open the cap. I only had 30 miles to reach home so I decided to chance it and got home without running out of fuel. It is obvious that on hot days it is going to stick, but I found a simple solution which might help you guys with the Triumph cap. I now carry a 2ft length of electrical PVC covered twin flex. Just rapping it around the cap and twist. Comes off really easily without any damage to the chrome. Hope this might help you guys  Alan
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Re: Bonneville locking Fuel Cap
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This works great:
http://newspeedmaster.com/html/locking_gas_cap.html
Picked one up before my '07 California trip.
Yes, there are a couple of other caps around too. I just couldn't resist having the Triumph one tho, with the lock cover 'Triumph' logo looks real good. Also, I suspect that the lock cover affords beter protection for the locking mechanism.
Alan
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I'd rather just have something that works without having to carry extra parts. Same reason I don't have the Kuryakyn flush mount gas cap.
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Bill.
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Stickman Yogi
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I now carry a 2ft length of electrical PVC covered twin flex. Just rapping it around the cap and twist. Comes off really easily without any damage to the chrome.
I'm not really understanding this part... but do appreciate the help you've offered!. Could you provide a picture? And ummm, what is 'twin flex'?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Stickman Yogi
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http://www.snopes.com/autos/grace/sugar.asp
FWIW 
What's your point? 
Are you paying attention? You see, Alan had said, "If you are like me and don't like the idea of some low-life putting sugar in your fuel tank then getting a locking fuel cap is essential." And so Bill must have figured the 'sugar-in-the-gas-myth article was at least loosely related to Alan's original post.
Geeze... as administrator I pretty much thought you were on top of things around here! 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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There are plenty of things some low-life could put in your tank.
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I'm liking the idea of that Speedmaster locking cap Friar John posted. Might go on my next shopping list. 
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Loquacious
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I've had the Kuryakyn flush mount gas cap since my bike was new (05). The small plastic "key" is on both sets of my bike keys. Really like the look, it's vented (unlike stock), AND it protects the inside neck from chipping off paint. It also provides fair protection from theft or vandalism.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Stickman Yogi
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I've had the Kuryakyn flush mount gas cap since my bike was new (05).Really like the look, it's vented (unlike stock), AND it protects the inside neck from chipping off paint. It also provides fair protection from theft or vandalism.
Agree on all points!
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I went and bought the Triumph OEM locking cap. I was worried about gripping it with our raised "panel" around the gas intake, but with the key inserted, it helps easily turn out the cap. When locked, the cap spins so you can align the Triumph logo nicely. I got the version that has the logo hide the key hole. I was going to get the Kuryakyn but with the fitting issues, I designed to go OEM, and happy with it.
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