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Offline GIXXERKELLY

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Billet threaded gas caps?
« on: March 27, 2012, 05:24:59 AM »
Does anyone make a threaded gas cap for the Connie 14? I see some of the more popular sport bikes have them. It would be nice to not have to pull a key out every time for a fill up.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2012, 05:52:32 AM »
You might try searching the web for a ZX-14 gas cap.  It should fit.  I don't think there's any difference in the cap.  You didn't specify model but the 08 cap part number is different from the 09/10/+ number.  There's a difference I didn't know about.  There may also be a difference in US vs CA models as well.  Didn't look that up.  However, if you have an 09/10 C14 the cap from a ZX14 of the same years is the same.  You'll have more choices to look at if you go the ZX14.  Many of their parts are interchangeable.

One way to look these parts up is through sites like www.ronayers.com .
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2012, 04:48:11 PM »
Quote from: GIXXERKELLY on March 27, 2012, 05:24:59 AM
Does anyone make a threaded gas cap for the Connie 14? I see some of the more popular sport bikes have them. It would be nice to not have to pull a key out every time for a fill up.

I see your point, but

1) Locked filler protects from gas tampering.
2) No stealing $4+/gal gas!
3) Wouldn't a threaded cap stick up high and look kinda strange?

I had a spare key cut by a locksmith for use with the bags and the gas filler.  I never remove the stovekey (nor fiddle with the fob pseudo key).
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2012, 05:15:39 PM »
Quote from: maxtog on March 27, 2012, 04:48:11 PM

Wouldn't a threaded cap stick up high and look kinda strange?


Actually, no.  The ones I saw on the web for the ZX14 looked very nice and some of them had quarter turn race caps.  They looked flush mount to me.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 05:22:03 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on March 27, 2012, 05:15:39 PM
Actually, no.  The ones I saw on the web for the ZX14 looked very nice and some of them had quarter turn race caps.  They looked flush mount to me.

Ah, it must be a whole assembly of some sort and not just a cap like I think of on a car.  Sorry, I haven't actually seen one before.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2012, 11:10:15 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on March 27, 2012, 05:52:32 AM
You might try searching the web for a ZX-14 gas cap.  It should fit.  I don't think there's any difference in the cap.  You didn't specify model but the 08 cap part number is different from the 09/10/+ number.  There's a difference I didn't know about.  There may also be a difference in US vs CA models as well.  Didn't look that up.  However, if you have an 09/10 C14 the cap from a ZX14 of the same years is the same.  You'll have more choices to look at if you go the ZX14.  Many of their parts are interchangeable.

One way to look these parts up is through sites like www.ronayers.com .

It is a 2010.

You are right the 2010 ZX-14 is the same part number. I'm going to order one. I hate removing the key just to fill up. I've never had issues with anyone trying to steal gas from my vehicles over the years so, I'll take a chance.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2012, 03:51:14 AM »
Post photos and part numbers to please. Heck ... just do a D.I.Y. on how to swap it!  ;D
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2012, 05:33:01 AM »
Quote from: The Pope on March 28, 2012, 03:51:14 AM
Post photos and part numbers to please. Heck ... just do a D.I.Y. on how to swap it!  ;D

OK will do :D
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2012, 02:59:04 PM »
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2012, 03:15:39 PM »
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2012, 05:22:08 AM »
Do a Google search on these words 'billet gas cap zx-14'.  I had a whole bunch of hits.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2012, 05:34:00 PM »
It bolted right up and seems to work fine. I road for about 20 miles after installing it. Very simple install. Open the existing gas cap with the key remove the one forward screw and the back two screws. Install the ZX-14 billet cap with the existing 3 screws removed and that's it.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2012, 05:47:22 PM »
Pics!
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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2012, 05:50:11 PM »
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2012, 06:03:25 PM »
Camera is dead so I will post pics later.

This is what I bought:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230676544663?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2012, 06:06:55 PM »
Nice look but it I don't think it will work with my tank bag ring lock.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2012, 06:29:28 PM »
Quote from: jqram35 on March 30, 2012, 05:50:11 PM
Im thinking one like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-NINJA-ZX14R-650R-ZX6R-ZX636R-ZX6RR-ZX9R-ZX10R-CNC-Keyless-Gas-Fuel-Cap-/220882786483?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336da3d8b3&vxp=mtr

I came close to that one but, it did not list my year model for the ZX-14 cross reference. Not sure if the part number is the same.
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2012, 08:27:10 AM »
Pics as promised

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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2012, 08:50:26 AM »
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Re: Billet threaded gas caps?
« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2012, 08:52:22 AM »
You know that sticker is removal. ;)
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