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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Hello, I just got a 2013 Heritage with only 1180 mi. on it. It's like new. I wanted to take off the gas cap and it turns freely but then stops and I have to fight with it the rest of the way. I don't know why that is but I just took the one off my '93 Heritage and it fits fine. The newer one sits so close to the tank and is smooth and the '93 is a little more raised and is easier to grip when turning it. Jim
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Theres a service bulletin to reshape the threads in the tank due to ethanol fuel swelling the plastic threads on the cap, no charge to you at the dealer and takes a few seconds to do!
 
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