Push button fuel door
#54
10-24-2011 | 09:08 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Central IL
I have the push button only one on my SG and the lockable push button one on my RG. The lockable one can be a PITA to open sometimes, especially with cold fingers. Wish I would have just put the push button only one on the RG too. Probably will switch it out over the winter. Never had any problems with either one.
#56
10-24-2011 | 09:27 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Wisconsin
Geeze....I understand that nasty stuff can be put in fuel tanks. But if somebody is THAT intent on messing with your bike........do you REALLY think a $20 lock is going to stop them???
Been riding bikes since 1974. Never had anybody dump trash in my fuel tank.
There are SOOOOO many other options wide open to screw up a bike, if somebody really wants to do so.. You folks must hang out in some bad places in the world to be this paranoid.
Been riding bikes since 1974. Never had anybody dump trash in my fuel tank.
There are SOOOOO many other options wide open to screw up a bike, if somebody really wants to do so.. You folks must hang out in some bad places in the world to be this paranoid.
Me too, even before 1974 even, but seriously, if you're worried about that might want to consider hanging out in different places or changing your attitude when in the presence of people. With your thought processes, this must happen all the time to the Dyna, Softtail, Road King, Sportster and metric crowd, none of those machines come with locking caps. Maybe we should take a poll and see how many gas tanks have been violated.
#57
10-24-2011 | 09:31 AM
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: East Coast
As others have said, any barrel key will open the fuel door. IMO if somebody wants to trash my ride, there are easier and quicker ways for them to do it than fool with the gas. I've never heard of anyone ever having a problem with their fuel being stolen or messed with. Not sayin' it doesn't or can't happen but the smooth button release is so convenient and the keyed system is such a daily pain in the a$$ that I'm willing to take that small risk.
#58
10-24-2011 | 09:57 AM
Road Warrior
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
#59
10-24-2011 | 10:03 AM
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 254
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From: Oak Ridge Tn, about 20 mi from US129
Changed to the simiple push button recently. You have to change to the new hinge included to create constant upward pressure so it doesn't rattle. Had it pop open a few times at first after filling up so now after I close it I give the fuel door a lite slap and it hasn't popped open since. Did you know that adding sugar to a gas tank will not ruin the engine? It will simple burn it. No harm done. Best Mod yet.
