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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 03:23 PM
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I installed the Harley Pop up gas cap on my Heritage early this spring. Today while detailing I noticed that the cap no longer sits down into the trim ring. The cap itself now sits above the trim ring. Is there anything I can do..really hate the look of it.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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Mine sits flush. Take it back and tell them it is defective.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 06:15 PM
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I apologize for asking the obvious but do you have it fully turned clockwise?

Is so and the cap still sits above the trim ring then I agree with Next In Line. Have it replaced under warranty. It should sit flush like this.

 
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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Yea..it's turned tight..then pushed down and turned again..
 
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I'm considering adding these...I've heard to avoid the $20 ebay ones....$80 for gas caps kinda turns me off....anyone running the cheaper ones with good luck?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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The one I have is the $79 from Harley..
 
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 10:38 AM
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I run the Jpcycles branded ones on my old bike.
 
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Edit; whoops, wrong thread... sorry.


Seems the recessed position is out of adjustment (if even adjustable), or the notch is deforming?
 

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Actually I took the cap off yesterday and begin to twist the top while holding the threaded part of the cap. It started to click as I twisted it as if the cap was getting tighter to the rest of the cap. (hope that makes sense). Anyhow put it and looks a lot better..actually going to pull it out this evening and do it again..
 
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Good save Ashnic.
 
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