Harley vs. Kuryakyn fuel door push button - Page 5

jimsreddyna · #41 10-30-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by geargrinder

I just took the lock apart, turned the locking tang 180 deg and put it back together. Now I just push down on the rear of lid to open for fuel fills. Free!!!

Neat idea but what keeps the door closed and prevents rattling?

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geargrinder · #42 10-30-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jimsreddyna

Neat idea but what keeps the door closed and prevents rattling?

The weight of the door keeps it closed and their is no rattling, despite, due to my larger engine and and reduced idle speed, the bike really shakes when idling. If I recall, the lid closes on some rubber bumpers. This and my two hooks installed under my tour pak to hang helmets are my favorite two mods on our bike, very useful and free.

beary · #43 10-30-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UltraTheo

Try squirting some white grease in it. My stock lock was buzzing like crazy and that completely took care of the problem. I just put on the smooth push button one but haven't been able to ride with it because of all the rain. A friend put the pushbutton on several months ago and had the buzzing also and he used some sort of heavy grease on that and it completely quitbuzzing also. Good luck, hope it works for you.

Thanks, I will look into that idea.

Beary

Oregon Deuce · #44 10-30-2009, 02:11 PM

Local harley broker friend needed a stock gas door lock for a bike with a broken one So I got the unlocking harley push button for $28. I gave him my stock lock He gave me $14. I love not having to hassle with keys at fill ups

rodfoley · #45 10-30-2009, 09:53 PM

IMHO, the harley version works great and looks good.

krazy3 · #46 10-30-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ezriderpgh

Like I said, I have the HD push button with lock, rarely use the lock myself but it's nice to know it's there when at places with alot of brats around. As far as a rattle goes, the spring goes in opposite of the way it looks it should go in, keeps the lid tight and no rattle. Light push on the button with a finger and it springs open. Never had a problem with it. And why does the fuel door open towards the rider? The Moco doesn't want you to fill it while sitting on the bike, safety reason.

I must be messed up. I have to unlock my fuel door and I sit on the bike while filling it

BRCSKB4 · #47 10-30-2009, 11:02 PM

I have the locking HD push button type on mine, You can lock it or leave it open, usually lock it at motel's and and stuff but leave it open during the day while riding. the button is kind of small and You have to take gloves off to open, but other than that it works great.

ezriderpgh · #48 10-30-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy3

I must be messed up. I have to unlock my fuel door and I sit on the bike while filling it

LMAO They expect you to get off the bike to see in the tank while filling. Sure would be easier in that damn door opened the other direction.

Jammerx19 · #49 11-01-2009, 11:37 AM

I must be the only one... I had the locking push button and I hated it, it works half a$$ not happy at all. My brother has the push button non locking type so I bought that and tried it last night... I cant get it to close, wont stay latched, and there is no adjustment... Cant believe it. Actually made in USA... ;0)

HDV-GLIDE · #50 11-01-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jammerx19

I must be the only one... I had the locking push button and I hated it, it works half a$$ not happy at all. My brother has the push button non locking type so I bought that and tried it last night... I cant get it to close, wont stay latched, and there is no adjustment... Cant believe it. Actually made in USA... ;0)

You do have the latch installed in the right direction, right?? Other then that, it should latch easily..