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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 06:46 PM
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Has anybody used one of these no touch gas caps on their touring bike? Seems like a good idea. Thoughts?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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I have not used one so I can not be of any help there. However with all the gas cap "BS" I actually suggested this would be a good idea if HD would go this route.

Will keep an eye on this thread of other feedback.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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My ford came with this as standard. Seems to work well, and sure is easy. The product description for the Stant says not for use in CA so must not seal like the ford.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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Interesting
 
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 12:30 AM
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My new Ford Escape has that. Such a simple idea.
 
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62% of amazon reviews gave it 1 star. The major complaint is that after a short time it just falls apart and the spring loaded inner door falls into your gas tank.
 
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Out of context, but on the Fords the gas cap gets a little rusty or tight and the check engine light goes on so to prevent it I spray a little penetrating oil in there once in a while . Sorry to highjack this thread but thought it might save someone some money.
 
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I think the permacap brand might be the better of the two.
 
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Son's Mustang (another Ford) has one...works well so far. Definitely get a good quality product, don't want to get stranded somewhere b/c fuel pressure's jacked.
 
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I have that type of cap on my Ford F150. I don't think I'd want one on my Street Glide though. On a truck or car the gas cap sits on top of a filler pipe going down to the gas tank. The gas cap on a motorcycle sits right on top of the tank.
 
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