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A Stranded Rider
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From: Oxford, Nc
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From: Eldorado, Texas
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Joined: Feb 2009
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Well OK then!
Next time you see a soda / candy vendor guy with a big ring of keys nearby, see if any of his keys fit your fuel door. They wouldn't even go in, (different diameter.) And unfortunately, that's the only barrel keys locksmith guy had.
Why the hell would I make that up? Sheesh...
Next time you see a soda / candy vendor guy with a big ring of keys nearby, see if any of his keys fit your fuel door. They wouldn't even go in, (different diameter.) And unfortunately, that's the only barrel keys locksmith guy had.
Why the hell would I make that up? Sheesh...
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Actually it's NOT bullshit "rodnock" ... It depends on the year ... and I can't remember where the cut off ( change ) is, but at one time you had to have the SPECIFIC KEY to open the door or you were S.O.O.L. ( $hit out of luck ) I know my 92 FLHTCU needs the specific key to open it ( that is until I ran into the problem and patiently and discretely ripped the damn thing off with an overgrown screwdriver and a pair of channel locks on my way back from Sturgis one year ) After I got home I "glued" an old Shovelhead rocker shaft acorn nut to the gas door ... and it's still living there!
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Let me know when you are headed this way and we will hit some fun twisties. Just don't leave your bike unlocked at a stop. Might have to "borrow" it for a bit. LOL The Road Glide is one of my favorites.
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From: Beyond Fucital
It's really not about having a reserve, or having a light, or just plain screwing up and forgetting to fuel up ... What is important is that another rider took time out of his day ( ride ) or some other important ( or maybe not ) function and offered to help ... Way to go "Big-O"
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From: Stokton, CA
Good for you for helping.
I changed out for the push button, just in case.
I changed out for the push button, just in case.
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From: Republic of Texas
Forget your key and run out of gas? I think I would do things different. If I am on the side of the road it is because something broke down that I didn't anticipate or the air will not stay in a tire. Sometimes we have to help the dull bulb in the box. All good deeds never go unpunished. OP, you did good.