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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 05:49 AM
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Went to local HD shop and ordered keys for ignition, somewhere along the way lost the one key for gas door,witch is different than ignition. Is the a trick to open this door without key?


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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 05:56 AM
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Unless it was changed on your bike the fuel door lock is generic.
 
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Generic? I'm not sure what you mean? Door was changed. Same type of lock ,different key...
 
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Your new key will probably work in your fuel door as well.
 
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I don't think so....old one did not
 
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I guess i'll have to wait for new key and see...i thought there might be a way to open without key
 
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And when you get it open, change it to a push button without a key. So much easier. Mine was converted before I bought it.
 
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And when you get it open, change it to a push button without a key. So much easier. Mine was converted before I bought it.
^^^This^^^

I know it doesn't help now, but take bike into dealer and see of they can assist w/opening fuel latch & then swap key-operated lick w/push-button. Then you'll never have to worry again about the fuel latch key.
 
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Mike, I heard once that anybody's key will open anybody else's fuel door. Like, if you're out for a ride & need gas, just ask somebody to borrow their key for a second. I can't confirm though --- never tried it myself. Could be what "generic" means?
Edited. Just read the part about changing the lock on the fuel door. That changes things. Sorry, can't offer anything.
 
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The only fuel door locks, that I have seen, that needed a certain key were on 2 1994 FLHTP Police Electra Glides. I bought mine brand new and the only key that will open the fuel door is the same key that is needed for the ignition and saddlebag locks,
 
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