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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Unhappy Fuel cap won't remove

The fuel cap on my 2009 Sportster 1200 Custom will not remove. I can turn it so far then it seems to hit a block and I can't turn it any further. I can tighten it clockwise until it begins clicking but when I reverse the process, I get so far then it won't go any futher. This has never happened before and I have had it from new. Suggestions?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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This happen to me once after I bought my 08 1200C. Are you pushing down on the cap after you get gas to tighten it, don't if you are, just turn it till it clicks a few times. I had to really put my weight into my cap to get it lose. Just try pushing down on the cap, it should come lose.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:53 AM
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That worked fine. Thanks Curt
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. How does 'Geordie Den' find himself en France?!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:17 AM
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I'm glad you got it lose Geordie, remember no need to push down when you tighten it.
 
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