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Oct 23, 2011 | 01:43 PM

#11

jmacdonald5

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From: Mass

...I have one...the button kind of works half-***, it's sticky, I close it but it doesn't really "click" shut all the way, I agree that they are pretty much junk, but, it is easier than pulling keys out at every fuel stop...

Oct 23, 2011 | 01:46 PM

#12

iclick

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by SportyPig

I didn't see the point in getting the lockable option. I've never had gas stolen from any vehicle. And if somebody wants to steel gas, I would think a cage with 20 gallon tank would be a better target for them.

The car tanks usually have an anti-siphon feature, so bikes may be the only game in town for a gas thief. I have the dual-function type (button and lock) and I haven't had any trouble with it in >4 years. OTOH I don't think I've locked it once since installing, so if I had to do it again I would go with the pushbutton-only type, as IMO they look better and IIRC are a bit cheaper.

Oct 23, 2011 | 01:50 PM

#13

fabrik8r

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From: earth

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkguitar

junk- I've had 2 fall apart-- one at home--- the other 800 miles away with a near empty tank

--which is when you will find out.

the linkage mechanism is held in place with a brass set pin which can vibrate out and the center fall, leaving the latch in the notch

was eventually able to get a brass feeler gauge through to release the latch and get gas.

look at it this way, you carry your keys anyway--- getting them out every 200 miles is no big deal and if touring you need to get off and stretch.

they may last years-- but when they go, they go at the worst time

mike

If you know which pin it is, why not "stake" it with a small sharp ***** punch.

Oct 23, 2011 | 01:58 PM

#14

RoadHog659

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From: Virginia

Way better than having to get your key out to fill up! Just wish the button/latch was a better fit. Mine has a high-pitched rattle/vibration that I can't seem to get rid of. Anybody find a fix for this?

Oct 23, 2011 | 01:59 PM

#15

jerseyjeff62

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From: North Carolina

a must have

Oct 23, 2011 | 02:00 PM

#16

HDJIM1158

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From: Toms River, NJ

I have the locking one on my bike for the last two years without any problems. I always put a drop of oil on the mechanism every time I wash the bike. I hear if you don't, they stick. As far as security.... any Harley key will open the stock and or the upgraded gas cap, they are not keyed to the other locks.

Be Safe JIM

Last edited by HDJIM1158; Oct 23, 2011 at 02:02 PM. Reason: spelling

Oct 23, 2011 | 02:05 PM

#17

xjayx

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From: Kailua, Hawaii

I have the push button that doesent lock, I like it. Hated taking out the key every time I put gas. I too oil the latch every so often. This is a must have for the gas door.

Jay

Oct 23, 2011 | 02:24 PM

#18

Big Trev

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From: England

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny54

Has anyone installed the push button fuel cap, I hate having to use my key everytime i fill up, Does it work pretty well, or a waste. Thanks Danny.

I've got a real bad deal then, on my 1999 Road Glide I have to use the key to turn the ignition on every time I start the bike as well as unlock the fuel cap every 200 miles.lol