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fuel cap catch

Posted: 07 Feb 2024 14:25
by Parker3865
Hello, me again...
I am also refurbishing the fuel cap. Can anyone tell me if the front locking catch should have a spring? Picture below. Mine does not. My tank being painted so I can't fit it to see if it works without one.
Thanks.

Re: fuel cap catch

Posted: 01 May 2024 18:25
by Parker3865
Found some spring steel to use and now sorted.

Re: fuel cap catch

Posted: 02 May 2024 16:59
by RedVee
I was rather hoping you were going to source bits or a replacement cap as his fuel cap catch doesn't. :?

Re: fuel cap catch

Posted: 02 May 2024 18:35
by Parker3865
And back on the tank

Re: fuel cap catch

Posted: 02 May 2024 18:43
by RedVee
You are just showing off, now :lol:

Re: fuel cap catch

Posted: 05 May 2024 23:04
by George 350
Hi,
Is that paint where the seal fits? If so, be wary. On mine the fuel tracked under the paint and took it off. Not just where the seal fits, but around the outside of the cap mounting/filler neck onto the tank top too.
Typically, there was an article in one of the classic mags the following month telling people not to paint there.
Mine now has no paint in the sealing area, just petrol proof lacquer and all is well.
Regards,
George

Re: fuel cap catch

Posted: 06 May 2024 06:32
by Parker3865
Yes it is paint, yes I have read about it. I'll see how it goes. A friend painted it for me. He did a tank on another bike and I did not have problems with that. I'll report back if I have problems. Thanks.