Fuel door button
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Fuel door button
I purchase a smooth push-button door release for my 2012 FLHTK. After install I started getting a rattling noise. Turns out the new fuel door button rattles, especially at idle. Has anyone else had this problem ? if so, is there a fix, or am I just SOL
Thanks in advance Jonnierock
Thanks in advance Jonnierock
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I just installed the same kit (I think). Mine doesnt rattle. I know that doesnt help you but maybe the new flat spring isnt installed correctly? Took me a couple of times trying to line it up right.
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yes, try adjusting the flat spring.
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I have had 2 of these fail on me- the first I figured a fluke, and it broke in such a way I was able to open the door and replace with new.
The "new" one failed 800 miles from home...at a gas station...which was closing for the night in 40 minutes...
I was able to use a brass feeler gauge to release it..after quite some time.
I've been told that on some models the dash CAN be removed with the gas lid locked shut, if this is you, make sure you have the correct tool for this in your bags.
neither of mine will
post-mortem showed that a brass pin had vibrated out of the release mechanism
I don;t use that gee-gaw no more.
Mike
next:
I have had 2 of these fail on me- the first I figured a fluke, and it broke in such a way I was able to open the door and replace with new.
The "new" one failed 800 miles from home...at a gas station...which was closing for the night in 40 minutes...
I was able to use a brass feeler gauge to release it..after quite some time.
I've been told that on some models the dash CAN be removed with the gas lid locked shut, if this is you, make sure you have the correct tool for this in your bags.
neither of mine will
post-mortem showed that a brass pin had vibrated out of the release mechanism
I don;t use that gee-gaw no more.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 2, 2013 at 12:41 PM.
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It is not a very complex piece. Take a look to see if you can get a small amount of lithium or similar grease around the button and cylinder body.
I have a picture of one taken apart, let me see if I can find it....
I have a picture of one taken apart, let me see if I can find it....
Last edited by puzzled1; Aug 1, 2013 at 04:32 PM.
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had 2 on different bikes , no problems , take it back to the dealer and get a different one or they may know of a fix
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Road Master
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Subscribed. I also have a rattle from my smooth push button door release. Like it way better than the H-D locking push button but would love to find the cure.
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yes, try adjusting the flat spring.
next:
I have had 2 of these fail on me- the first I figured a fluke, and it broke in such a way I was able to open the door and replace with new.
The "new" one failed 800 miles from home...at a gas station...which was closing for the night in 40 minutes...
I was able to use a brass feeler gauge to release it..after quite some time.
On some models the dash CAN be removed with the gas lid locked shut, if this is you, make sure you have the correct tool for this in your bags
post-mortem showed that a brass pin had vibrated out of the release mechanism
I don;t use that gee-gaw no more.
Mike
next:
I have had 2 of these fail on me- the first I figured a fluke, and it broke in such a way I was able to open the door and replace with new.
The "new" one failed 800 miles from home...at a gas station...which was closing for the night in 40 minutes...
I was able to use a brass feeler gauge to release it..after quite some time.
On some models the dash CAN be removed with the gas lid locked shut, if this is you, make sure you have the correct tool for this in your bags
post-mortem showed that a brass pin had vibrated out of the release mechanism
I don;t use that gee-gaw no more.
Mike
2nd one hasn't given me any issues but then i put a dab of super glue on each end of the brass pin.
