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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Default Heritage fuel cap. Get a grip
My kids are asking me what to get me for Christmas. I have a 2011 Heritage and thought of an ongoing issue that is irritating. When trying to remove fuel cap there is no way to get an easy grip to turn cap. Does anyone know of a replacement cap or a "fix" to allow an easier grip. I dont want a gaudy replacement cap, just something easier to get a hold of.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Thats first I ever heard of this with the HD's Ive had I never came across an issue with getting gas cap unscrewed and my wifes Heritage is fine as well, maybe your turning them on too tight.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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I use my left hand and always wear gloves and mine comes right off.
 
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No issue with mine either...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Thats first I ever heard of this with the HD's Ive had I never came across an issue with getting gas cap unscrewed and my wifes Heritage is fine as well, maybe your turning them on too tight.
I screw mine on until it clicks. It doesnt turn real hard when removing, but I find myself turning it off with both hands or my hands just slip, might just be getting old.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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mine works fine on my heritage now but when I first got it i couldn't get the thing off to save my life
 
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Nuff Said.
 
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No problems at all on my 2012 Deluxe (Apart from sticking gas in it too often!). Sounds defective - have you shown your dealer? Otherwise, try spinach!
 
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Never had an issue with either hand as to removing the gas cap..?????




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When I try to loosen my left cap, it just clicks.........HA HA I know its left hand threads, just screwing around.
 
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