How do you open the fuel cap on an iron 883?
Right Hand Threaded Fuel Caps
- Insert the key. Hold the gas cap in place with your hand.
- Rotate the key counterclockwise until it will no longer turn.
- Return the key to the beginning position. Rotate the gas cap counterclockwise to remove.
Why is the gas cap stuck on my motorcycle?
The latches had corroded and frozen in the locked position. There was no other option accept to forc the cap open. All Most an hour was spent trying nondestructive solutions like lubrication and tapping with dead blow hammer and vibration we all used before destroying this gas cap.
How to open a gas cap that won’t open?
Step 1: Try to access the cable that triggers the lock behind the fuel door: If you have a cable operated lock, you might be able to open the door by removing the truck interior on the side where the fuel cell door is located and manually pulling the cable until the door “pops” unlock.
What to do if your car has a gas cap cover?
One of the most frustrating situations a car owner may experience is showing up to a gas station with a car with a stuck gas cap cover or fuel door. It always seems that “Murphy” and his “Law” tend to pop up at the most inconvenient moments.
Can a GL1000 be pulled out of the cap?
This should be a secure, screwed – in connection…you shouldn’t be able to easily pull it out of the cap. Problem with wiring from coils to points.
What kind of gas cap does a BMW 7 series use?
The basic cap components are the cover, lock cylinder, and body. The rain skirt (which fits around the outside of the cover) is not shown. Starting with the /7 series, the hinged chrome filler cap of the /6 was replaced with a dark aluminum cap which was removable.
How do you remove a gas cap from a BMW?
Grab the plastic skirt with a pair of pliers and slowly pull it sideways away from the cover. It will stretch and eventually the part you are pulling on will come clear of the cap. Lift and keep pulling so you can pull the plastic skirt completely away.
Is the BMW airhead ratcheting gas cap replaceable?
The early caps have an anodized finish and a BMW logo, while the later version is painted or powdercoated with no logo. Both caps have a replaceable plastic rain skirt which fits into a groove in the cover. The cap assembly is comprised of the cover, lock cylinder and body.