Gas tank without lock?
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Stage III
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From: Washington
Gas tank without lock?
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!
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 575
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From: Maryland
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!
Well, they don't. And to be perfectly honest, I've never been so paranoid to worry about it for even one second.
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Gas tank without lock?
To the OP: Nope, not gas tank locks. However, you can buy one.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2013
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From: Kentucky
Gas tank without lock?
My Ultra just has a push button it. No lock. With the security system with the siren. Don't see any need for one. Enjoy not having to get key. Out to fuel up
But my house has never had the doors locked except during vacation
But my house has never had the doors locked except during vacation
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From: anacoco, la
pre rushmore touring bikes did have a locking fuel lid, but the caveat was that any barrel key would open it. it was not keyed to the rest of the bike.
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From: Prior Lake, MN
No lock, but they can be added to some bikes if the rider wants to buy the parts. Not sure about anywere else, but around here, there is more of a problem with drivers stealing gas by driving away without paying than there is siphoning from other vehicles.
If someone really wants the few gallons of gas in my Ultra's tank, I'd rather the thief not have to damage my bike by forcing the cheap lock with a pry bar or screwdriver. Would cost more to fix the damage than the gas is worth.
If someone really wants the few gallons of gas in my Ultra's tank, I'd rather the thief not have to damage my bike by forcing the cheap lock with a pry bar or screwdriver. Would cost more to fix the damage than the gas is worth.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Memphis, TN
I have had gas stolen once -- by my BROTHER! We were in high school. I had a 1981 Dodge Ram van. Left one morning and noticed the fuel was a lot lower than I thought it should be. Happened to mention it that afternoon to my brother, and he started laughing. Said he was low on gas and funds. Siphoned it out of my tank the night before, so he could go to a party. (I feel sure there was a female involved...) What the hell? He paid me back when he got paid.
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From: Pacific Northwest
All of my Electra Glides ('95-'06) have come with a locking cap that I replaced immediately with the non-locking button because it just wasn't necessary. (That and I forgot my key a couple of times and nearly ran out of fuel before I got back to the gas station.)
It's a non issue.
It's a non issue.