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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Has anyone figured out a way to stop the oil cap from getting popped up on the 883L Sportster? Replacement/ Alternative cap? Tape? Thanks guys!
 
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Mine never popped. You may have a bad cap or a venting issue causing it to build pressure in the system and pop the cap or simply too much oil in the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Grampy
Has anyone figured out a way to stop the oil cap from getting popped up on the 883L Sportster? Replacement/ Alternative cap? Tape? Thanks guys!
Trade it in on a Road King!
 
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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The problem is that it is a push-in and release to open and repeat to close (then the cap stays down. I don't know the official name of it) Unless accidently pushed again. My wifes leg must keep pushing it whilst she is riding it. Nice photo of your DLI. I have the 04 DL (Carb). Love it! Thanks for the reply.


BTW--- "The character of our Nation as a people is defined by those who daily put on a uniform and at their own peril defend it. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts. For without them we would surely live in tyranny."


Right on my brother! #1 My son is in the Coast Guard

#2 I welded this statue together http://www.threeservicemenstatuesouth.org/
 

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Grampy
The problem is that it is a push-in and release to open and repeat to close (then the cap stays down. I don't know the official name of it) Unless accidently pushed again. My wifes leg must keep pushing it whilst she is riding it. Nice photo of your DLI. I have the 04 DL (Carb). Love it! Thanks for the reply.


BTW--- "The character of our Nation as a people is defined by those who daily put on a uniform and at their own peril defend it. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts. For without them we would surely live in tyranny."


Right on my brother! #1 My son is in the Coast Guard

#2 I welded this statue together http://www.threeservicemenstatuesouth.org/
Tell your son...Thank You for his service.
 
 
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