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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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I can't figure out why it takes me so many tries to get my stock gas cap threaded straight. The threads are nice and big and it looks like it should be very easy. But nope. Sometimes it take a dozen tries.
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Is it still under warranty? Go back to the dealer and have them look at it.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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I changed to the flush mount from the accessory catalog. I think it works much better on mine.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by trout31
I can't figure out why it takes me so many tries to get my stock gas cap threaded straight. The threads are nice and big and it looks like it should be very easy. But nope. Sometimes it take a dozen tries.
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No problem with screwing here, I go nice and easy, and always works the first time!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Put it over the gas hole. Lightly turn it the loosening way until you hear/feel the thread where it lightly bounces against the receiving threads. Then twist to tighten. Goes on much faster that way.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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...............................Surely you can be serious???
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Could be the wrong gas cap.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Winter is here already?
 
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