New Gas Cap

[HotShott]

I'm gonna move and replace the ignition on my bobber, so it'll use a different key to start 'er up. Does anyone know where I can get a simple screw-on or keyless pop-on cap to replace the original? Then I won't have to worry about carrying multiple keys, and I could sell all the keyed parts on the bike.

[GearJammer]

None that I'm aware of, but you might try taking the Rebel gas cap to an automotive store & see if there's any possible way they could match it for a vented, screw-on type (chances might be slim at best, but ya never know & if you find one, please share that info with us, O.K. ? )

I know that there's still screw-on gas caps made for certain Fords that'll fit on the old Harley gas tanks.

[miscusi]

hi how you doin ?

even if you find a non-key gascap... would you feel secure in using it ?

[HotShott]

yeah, I don't really understand the paranoia. I've never had a truck with a locking gascap on any of my vehicles and it's never been a problem.

I actually got to thinking about it the other day, and I don't think a screw-on cap would work. There aren't any threads on the tank, just a lip for the keyed cap to "snap" onto. Oh well.

[uneasyrider]

yeah, I don't really understand the paranoia. I've never had a truck with a locking gascap on any of my vehicles and it's never been a problem.

He lives (if you can call that living) in New York City :wink: where anything can happen if you turn your back. I don't blame him for being paranoid, I would be also if I HAD to live there. :lol:

BTW A little north of the city (Hudson Valley) is some of the most beautiful country in the USA, I would move there.

Howard

[GearJammer]

HotShott wrote: "I actually got to thinking about it the other day, and I don't think a screw-on cap would work. There aren't any threads on the tank, just a lip for the keyed cap to "snap" onto. Oh well.".........Good point. Was thinking the same thing. Many older bikes have 2 slots for a twist-type cap (not threaded, either), but the Rebel gas cap has an expanded friction fit after snapping it closed, right ?

[jeff schenkel]

right, gear -- plus it has a venting function involved there.

i tried to find an alternate in auto parts shops when i had my venting issue a couple of years ago. my recommendation is a stock replacement (the extra key is really a small issue) from the dealer and negotiate a 10 percent discount because it is a big ticket item.

worked for me.

[GearJammer]

Thanx, Jeff........As you just pointed out, HotShott could still install an aftermarket ignition switch, keep one original key for the stock gas cap, make a key copy & still sell the stock ignition switch.

HotShott, I always carry a spare key while riding, so adding another to the key ring wouldn't be all that bad. You'd get to do your mod & make a little ca$h selling the stock ignition switch just the same :wink: