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Jul 31, 2010 | 02:51 PM

UC-PoliceMan

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gas cap lock??

Gas cap lock quit working... Had trouble getting it open on the last couple fill ups.. Today it wouldn't open. PERIOD. tried both keys, nothing.

Ended up prying it open with a small flathead. Even after getting it open the key wouldn't turn it. Broke the plastic thing sticking out of the lock mechanism...

Any one have an extra lying around?? lol

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:12 PM

RockerMike

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The gas lock is a POS anyway. Pickup the push button, it will take a couple of minutes to install and you will be much happier.

Jul 31, 2010 | 03:13 PM

TheShrink

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Yeah, replace with the push button, you'll like it.

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:02 PM

scoteh

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Yep, I have one of those locks out in garage somewhere, seeing as I took the darn thing off and put a push button on. I'd send it to you, but that means I would have to look for it!!!!

Jul 31, 2010 | 04:06 PM

shortride

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I've got one of those also if you need it.

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:14 PM

UC-PoliceMan

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Gonna take it by the dealer and see if they will fix it... If not, I'll probably spring for the push button.

Thanks for the offers....

Jul 31, 2010 | 06:47 PM

bluegrassboy

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I got so darn tired of digging in my pocket on the way to daytona for the cover key every tim I stopped for gas. I stopped at Bruce Rossmyers's in Ormon Beach and bought the button for $27; I replaced it in the parking lot; it took about 5 minutes....it was the best $27 I ever spent...highly recommend it......

Everyone's barrel key will fit yours....so it's not like it keeps your gas safe anyway....:-)

The most gas I'll lose is 6 gallons...I can afford that....

I guess you could argue there is a risk someone will pour a coke in your gas tank....I guess I'm taking that risk.....

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Jul 31, 2010 | 07:24 PM

PWFD

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Had mine replaced under warranty about a month ago. If she breaks again, push button for me!!

Jul 31, 2010 | 07:47 PM

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1HarleyGuy1

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Been lucky

I guess that I've been real lucky with my gas cap. Never had a problem with the original but I have read a lot of threads on these forums stating that guys have had them break.
I can't believe that Harley hasn't done something to resolve this problem.

1HarleyGuy1