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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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Question Locking gas cap?

When I purchased my Harley from the dealership, I noticed that it lacked one important thing --- A locking gas cap.

Where can I get one that not only looks nice but is also reliable?

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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Afraid someone is going to steal your gas, or pee in your tank?

Most people replaced their locking cap with a push button one. And I believe all new HDs come without a lock.

Oh yeah, I don’t know where to get a locking one.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
Afraid someone is going to steal your gas, or pee in your tank?

Most people replaced their locking cap with a push button one. And I believe all new HDs come without a lock.

Oh yeah, I don’t know where to get a locking one.
The apartment building I live in has underground parking, which is where I store my bike, only issue is that it's open, which mean's that other's have access to my bike. Just dont want to take a chance with someone thinking they would be funny and pour something into my tank.

I found a few online for $30-$40 that I might get.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 11:53 AM
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Got mine from the dealer! #61100129, check the H-D website Shop tab for details. I don't find it easy to use, but it does lock.
 
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I got this style, not really "locking" as far as needing a key but tamper proof as it's very difficult to remove without the plastic handle that goes on your keychain.
I liked it because of the flush mount and the "sporty" style.
One thing is if you ever do loose the handle you can get it off with a few tools without damaging anything.
 

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This one looks decent, but looks to be a European part. OEM lockable gas cap.
https://www.wwag.com/cgi-bin/WebObje...&page=%2158971
 
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Originally Posted by johnny_bravo00
This one looks decent, but looks to be a European part. OEM lockable gas cap.
https://www.wwag.com/cgi-bin/WebObje...&page=%2158971
That is actually the cap I have, the part # I gave above is similar. Your link shows possible stock in Germany, that's all, may also still be available in USA.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HOTLAP

I got this style, not really "locking" as far as needing a key but tamper proof as it's very difficult to remove without the plastic handle that goes on your keychain.
I liked it because of the flush mount and the "sporty" style.
One thing is if you ever do loose the handle you can get it off with a few tools without damaging anything.
Where can I pickup a gas cap like this?
 
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Where can I pickup a gas cap like this?
https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/39...-mount-gas-cap
 
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