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I have found that the faux gas caps for the left side of the fuel tank on Sport Glides and similar models that have dual gas caps are not all that readily available. I like the Alley Cat cap from Arlen Ness, and it only comes threaded for the right side. I decided I could modify it to make it work.
I first removed the Allen screw from the cap. This allowed the removal of the threaded section.
Then I removed the three Phillips screws. This piece is stuck to the cap with two sided tape, so it doesn't come out easily.
I then remove the insert from the faux cap that was on the bike. I took a Dremel and cut the mount with the nut from the from the Alley Cat insert. Then I removed the cross from the stock insert. I smoothed both with a sanding disc. I applied masking tape to the AC insert, trimming it with scissors. I then poked holes where the screw holes were. I then peeled the tape from the AC insert and applied it to the stock insert. I drilled holes for the screws and trimmed the stock insert down to the size of the AC insert.
I got some 2x10 mm screws at Ace Hardware and put it all together.
Now I have an Alley Cat faux gas cap for my Sport Glide, which really needs to be washed badly.
Nice work. I am the same way - when I want something to be a certain way I try my best to make it happen, or wind up breaking something else and giving up.
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Faux Left Side Fuel Cap
