Locking gas cap for 2017 Limited

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Nov 21, 2016 | 12:09 PM

#11

SeeJeepCrawl

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From: Stockbridge, GA (ATL Metro)

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Originally Posted by Geezr Glidr

Same with me. I just got a new 16 Limited with a push-button, and I wondered the same thing. My concern was more about somebody putting something in the tank, rather than siphoning. A buddy of mine has had a few push-button doors, and said he never had a problem. I think I'd feel better with a locking one also. Doesn't take long to get the key out of my pocket.

So, will we need to carry 2 keys then, if we get a locking tank? 1 for the gas cap door, and 1 for the ignition, tourpak, and saddlebags? Expensive to get a lock that matches the key we already have?

When I got my 2013, the salesman told me the gas tank lock could be opened with any barrel key. It didn't have to be matched to the locks on my bags / pak. You could probably find someone with a lock that would swap you for the push button.

Nov 21, 2016 | 01:49 PM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by SeeJeepCrawl

When I got my 2013, the salesman told me the gas tank lock could be opened with any barrel key. It didn't have to be matched to the locks on my bags / pak.

Quite right, I'd forgotten that. I bought a secondhand console, which came without a key and got one cheap out of the dealer's 'lucky dip' of secondhand spares.

Nov 21, 2016 | 06:18 PM

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cmc seabee

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From: WA State

You can find this at your Harley dealer. Fits all touring models, and uses your existing key to open it. I have one on my 2015 TriGlide.

Push-Button Fuel Tank Console Door Release-53842-00C

Part Number 53842-00C

$29.95

Nov 21, 2016 | 06:37 PM

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CVO SG

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Just get a gas cap that is a PITA to remove

Nov 21, 2016 | 06:55 PM

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YPD485

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Originally Posted by us1fountain

Just get a gas cap that is a PITA to remove

True. The stock fuel cap on the 14-16's usually became very hard to remove after a few months due to the cheap inferior plastic that swelled up from certain fuels. Harley came out with a revised fuel cap and the 17's all have it.

Nov 21, 2016 | 09:14 PM

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BBobJ

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From: Colorado

Thank you everyone who responded, I appreciate it. I am going to get the new lock recommended by cmc seabee, will post how it works out when I get it.

Nov 21, 2016 | 09:41 PM

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Sierra977

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From: Windwardside, Saba N.A.

Anecdote here... I had a locking release as CMC suggested installed on my 2014 SGS when it was new. Damn thing NEVER released correctly. Lock would release but gas lid door would not spring up. Had to take a big cable tie with me to get the lid to open. Took it back to dealer twice and they said the locking release was not intended to work on my motor. I never could figure out why but couldn't get it to work either. Finally took it off and went back to the button release. That works fine. Strange...