Gas Cap Lubrication

[maxtog]

Just did the gas cap again, but this time I made everything all shiny with the wire wheel on a Dremel.  Hope this lasts longer than six months. 

Lasted about a year for me.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=20069.0

[Conrad]

I used graphite Lock Ease on the gas hole lock last year. After drying it created a coating that is still holding up this year, on the lock side anyways.

[wb57]

I basically disassembled it, wire brushed to remove as much corrosion as I could with the Dremel, hit everything with lithium grease and reassembled.  Hit the lock mechanism with a liquid lock lubricant.  Last time around, I used a ScotchBrite on everything and lubed it the same way.  Got a little over six months out of it.  This time, it felt much more smooth when I was done.  We'll see how long it lasts.  For the record, I run non-ethanol fuel probably 80-90% of the time.  Or at least what's labeled as such.

[Tree]

Reasons why I don't want the original cap any more:

1. It has an integral failure method.
2. It requires a key.
3. It gets in the way when I fuel the tank.

So, I replaced it.  Slingshot Racing.  Silver and Black were out of stock with a 3-4 month advance.

[maxtog]

Reasons why I don't want the original cap any more:

1. It has an integral failure method.
2. It requires a key.
3. It gets in the way when I fuel the tank.

Reasons I don't want a replacement removable cap:

1. It doesn't require a key (which prevents tampering and gas theft, the former being more likely and dangerous)
2. It doesn't stay captive (I WANT it hinged so I don't have to figure out where to put it and don't risk scratching the paint)
3. Might not match

But who knows- if I get frustrated enough I might, anyway.

[Tree]

Reasons I don't want a replacement removable cap:

1. It doesn't require a key (which prevents tampering and gas theft, the former being more likely and dangerous)
2. It doesn't stay captive (I WANT it hinged so I don't have to figure out where to put it and don't risk scratching the paint)
3. Might not match

But who knows- if I get frustrated enough I might, anyway.

All good points.  I just got pissed off enough with the constant need to maintain the damn thing.  The blue is starting to look better and better with each tank fill, sans key and gummy locking mechanism.  The photo doesn't show it very clearly but the removable part does have an o-ring and it fits nicely in my pocket while fueling. 

[jimmymac]

Digging in my pocket during a fuel stop? No thanks!
Enjoying my keyless fuel cap? Yes indeed!