Push button fuel door
#11
10-23-2011 | 01:43 PM
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#12
10-23-2011 | 01:46 PM
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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.
#13
10-23-2011 | 01:50 PM
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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
--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
#14
10-23-2011 | 01:58 PM
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#16
10-23-2011 | 02:00 PM
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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
Be Safe JIM
Last edited by HDJIM1158; 10-23-2011 at 02:02 PM. Reason: spelling
#18
10-23-2011 | 02:24 PM
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
#20
10-23-2011 | 02:37 PM
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Best $25 I've spent I got the Kuryakyn one. It seems quality enough for me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kuryakyn-Pus...sories&vxp=mtr
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