Gas tank without lock?
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From: Aurora, CO
I would be more concerned about somebody adding something to the gas (such as sugar) than somebody stealing, and even that is not highly likely in my opinion.
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From: SW Virginia
Never had gas stolen in twenty years of riding. My Harley has no lock nor does my Triumph Thruxton. My dual sports did.
I could put wrench on a locking cap and defeat it in short order or just pull the fuel line from the tank.
Locks are for honest people.
I could put wrench on a locking cap and defeat it in short order or just pull the fuel line from the tank.
Locks are for honest people.
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From: Displaced Texan
The ONLY time I'd consider a locking cap would be after I retire. I'll be parking my (future purchase) "geezer-glide" in front of a lot of hotels overnight as I tour the country. Not afraid of theft as much as sabotage. Never had one so far...
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From: anacoco, la
that's because roadkings aren't really 'true' touring bikes...... kidding, really, just kidding...... okay, let me rephrase that..... pre rushmore touring bikes with fairings did.
Last edited by skratch; Sep 25, 2015 at 05:50 PM.
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From: Other Side of the Tracks
Harley bagger's fuel doors were unkeyed barrel locks so someone that forgot/lost their key wouldn't be stranded without fuel.
Anyone's barrel lock key would open it. Seen it before.
I bought a blank key from a locksmith for a couple of bucks and store it in the tour pack....... Just in case.
Anyone's barrel lock key would open it. Seen it before.
I bought a blank key from a locksmith for a couple of bucks and store it in the tour pack....... Just in case.
Hi,
We are having a bit of a discussion in a different community and I figured out this would be the best place to ask:
Is it true that "American bikes don't come with a lock" in the fuel tank lid? As in, anybody can just open the fuel tank without having a key...
That sounds very strange to me, but I thought I would ask the experts first. Are Harley Davidson bikes sold without such lock mechanism?
Thanks a lot in advance!
We are having a bit of a discussion in a different community and I figured out this would be the best place to ask:
Is it true that "American bikes don't come with a lock" in the fuel tank lid? As in, anybody can just open the fuel tank without having a key...
That sounds very strange to me, but I thought I would ask the experts first. Are Harley Davidson bikes sold without such lock mechanism?
Thanks a lot in advance!
You must of had a few Asian bikes.
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Harley bagger's fuel doors were unkeyed barrel locks so someone that forgot/lost their key wouldn't be stranded without fuel.
Anyone's barrel lock key would open it. Seen it before.
I bought a blank key from a locksmith for a couple of bucks and store it in the tour pack....... Just in case.
Anyone's barrel lock key would open it. Seen it before.
I bought a blank key from a locksmith for a couple of bucks and store it in the tour pack....... Just in case.
Just nitpicking here but: Barrel locks need a key to unlock them. They are definitely NOT un-keyed.
HD either did or still does make a push button that locks for the fuel door, but then you're right back where you started if you lock it.
Also, it really doesn't matter whether anyone else's key will work when you're riding alone. And if you forgot your keys and the bag where you keep your spare is locked you're still screwed.
I've seen it and done it.
Ya, I felt pretty stupid so I put no-locking buttons on all of my Glides.
