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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Finally, my very own Moon gas cap

I need a thicker O ring but it seals and doesn't spit gas like the NYC Choppers Cap.





 

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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Nice. Definitely different. What's the history of this cap?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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now you need a mini moon rear seat hold down bolt.....
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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Thanks for the interest and compliments.

Colo, Mooneyes has been synonymous with hot rod culture since the 50's. This cap is based on the original mold for their classic spinner gas cap

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/sto/images/mp608.jpg

Here's the Wiki article on Dean Moon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Moon

I read every hot rod mag I can get my hands on and never thought I'd be able to fit one of these.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by laffin gas
now you need a mini moon rear seat hold down bolt.....
Ooooh

Where can I obtain such an item?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Pixiechitos
Ooooh

Where can I obtain such an item?
google Mooneyes Gas Cap then buy one....
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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could probably have a machinist make you one....just throwing the idead out there because it might be that one thing that nobody else would ever have. maybe they have a valve stem one or something similar that you could modify to work....good luck....i like cool custom stuff


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Ooooh

Where can I obtain such an item?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Very cool looking! But it could be one hell of a nad grabber during a get off!!
 
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I actually have a valve stem cap left after getting 4 for my tyres and air shock valve.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dswansbiker
Very cool looking! But it could be one hell of a nad grabber during a get off!!
Now thats a quote from a "experienced rider"

I too, have found that anything that projects a object to get hung on,scratched,cut ,or speared by , I will find it with some part of my body.
 
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