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Dec 16, 2010 | 12:34 PM

#41

bronxbill

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From: Raleigh NC

Been using the smooth push button for a couple of years; I love it. I moved it to my new bike because it was so trouble free....that, and because I was too cheap to pay for a new one

Last edited by bronxbill; Dec 16, 2010 at 12:34 PM. Reason: spelling

Dec 16, 2010 | 12:45 PM

#42

rdglider

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From: Toronto, Ontario

I have the lockable push button. I never lock it and it opens and closes fine.

I lock it only when I need to...like when I'm Hunting...lol

Dec 16, 2010 | 03:53 PM

#43

Sharknose

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From: Midwest

1. Open the cover.
2. Remove the retaining nut holding the lock
3. Remove the lock mechanism.
4. Rotate the lock mechanism 180 degrees and re-insert in hole in cover.
5. Replace retaining nut.
6. Close cover.
7. Cover appears locked + you never need a key to access gas tank.

Dec 16, 2010 | 04:24 PM

#44

kjelders

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From: Seattle, WA

I bought the smooth push button one for my 07 right after I bought. 4 years an no problems.

Dec 16, 2010 | 04:34 PM

#45

DrPlastic

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From: Newport news, Virginia

I installed mine last year ans yes it rattled. I cut a piece of felt and put it under the button and it stopped the rattle!

Dec 16, 2010 | 04:39 PM

#46

vistavette

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From: Las Vegas, NV

I put the lockable one on as well, no issues at all and I'd put it on again.

Dec 16, 2010 | 04:50 PM

#47

wheelman38

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From: NY-NC

I like the push button so far on my '11 Limited. No looking for a key. Kury 28 bux

Dec 16, 2010 | 05:32 PM

#48

CLYDE60

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From: eastern Iowa

my buddy has had two ultras 06&10 both caps were locking ,I've had two ultra CVO's 08 & 11 both had smooth button nonlocking seems it would be the other way around ...As for problems I've had none & no rattles, I don't lock any of my bikes so I wouldn't lock the gas cap anyway

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Dec 16, 2010 | 07:25 PM

#49

rleggs

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From: Laurel,Ms USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by isac

I had the smooth pushbutton on my '06 RK and moved it over to my Ultra with no problems.

You had a push button release fuel cap on a Road King? How'd ya do that?

Dec 16, 2010 | 08:22 PM

#50

V2Evo96

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From: Victoria, Australia

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireguy5

I had the lockable one on my SG and went with the smooth button instead on my '10 EG. I like the smooth button better. Like mentioned, no fumbling for keys. With the lockable one I had to take my gloves off to get to the little push button, not so with the smooth one.

Yeah I agree-- I just dumped the lockable push button for the smooth button. I got tired of always taking a glove off to make it work.

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