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Vibration in fuel door is driving me crazy!

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Old 08-31-2009 | 10:12 AM
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The lock mechanism in the fuel door vibrates and buzzes something crazy at about 2100-2200 RPM's. Sounds like a big 'ole bee buzzin or something. Have tried to put an o-ring inside the door but that doesn't help. Any other suggestion?
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 10:28 AM
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You might try a small amount of white grease or lube on it. That works for my tour-pak latches.
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 10:31 AM
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Push button latch is a great mod, don't have to fumble for the key.
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gmc
Push button latch is a great mod, don't have to fumble for the key.
and it comes with a new "Spring". Should keep it tighter. About $27 I think.
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy
and it comes with a new "Spring". Should keep it tighter. About $27 I think.
I have that one and it buzzes like hell. I pushed some high temp grease into the bottom of the bottom and that has worked so far....
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE
I have that one and it buzzes like hell. I pushed some high temp grease into the bottom of the bottom and that has worked so far....
Yep, mine buzzes like crazy at 2800 RPMs. I will give the high temp grease a try. Otherwise I'm putting the key lock one back on.

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Old 08-31-2009 | 12:13 PM
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Replaced push button/key design with one that screws entirely off.

More room when filling up gas.

http://eglidegoodies.com/id137.html
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 12:14 PM
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I have the push button that locks. No buzz. Have you tried bending the spring up a little? or tightening the button assembly?
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 01:03 PM
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I ripped mine back out. That buzzing was making me crazy.
 
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Old 08-31-2009 | 01:13 PM
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All good suggestions and I've tried some of them. The buzzing is actually the center part of the lock, the part that would go into the middle of the key when the key is inserted. I can put my finger on it and it stops, release and there's the buzzing again. That would work I guess, except it's easier to operate a motorcycle with both hands.
 


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