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Devaclis
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 03:40 PM
Talking with Ralph and Matty at lunch last week I mention I had purchased an NR keyless fuel cap. Anyone have any good/bad experiences with these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-FUEL-GAS-CAP-600RR-1000RR-RC51-CBR-F4I-F4-F3-F2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35597QQihZ020QQitemZ 300194443415QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I have also looked at the 1/4 turn Lightech caps. Just not worth the $$ IMO


http://www.oppracing.com/show_product/694-lightech-quick-release-gas-cap-honda/
konichd
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 03:43 PM
I have a Harris and like it. 1/4 turn spring loaded, super nice.

Stay away from Vortex, they're crap, hence why Shortcake has one.
Devaclis
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 03:45 PM
I have heard nothing but bad things about the Vortex cap. Stayed away.
Devaclis
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 03:46 PM
Since they are aluminum, any issues with thread wear or cross threading?
The GECCO
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 03:56 PM
:dunno: I've used Vortex on the racebike and my street bike for years w/o any problems...
dragos13
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 03:58 PM
:dunno: I've used Vortex on the racebike and my street bike for years w/o any problems...

+1 for the vortex. holds great and makes filling up a breeze :)
konichd
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 04:02 PM
I don't like Vortex because it seems to cross thread if your in a hurry. You have to keep a light coat of grease on the threads too. 1/4 is just a lot easier and the Harris is a nice unit.
rybo
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 04:04 PM
I have these on my bikes...

http://www.tawvehicle.com/access.htm

I have both quick lock and screw in types and have never had any problem. The folks at TAW are great too!

Scott
rforsythe
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 05:49 PM
Having tried both Vortex and Lightech... The LT's really do make a difference. The Vortex caps always seemed to jam up on me. I never cross threaded one, but it was never "smooth".

Lightech really is the shizzle! And you can get them locally for a fair bit less than the few online vendors. I know TK sold them which means Faster probably does now, likely others do too.
sprtbkbabe
Mon Jan 28th, 2008, 06:43 PM
So... I've often wondered why I even have a key fuel cap :think:

Yeah, yeah, so it's an Aprilia and Colin Edwards on a track exploding can come to mind and a cap mostly adhering good enough to not let fuel escaping is in itself brilliant... :fire:

I mean, I guess I'm more worried about someone spending time around and getting close enough to steal the bike rather than worrying about syphoning the gas, sugaring it, or something else. The key is tedious in itself...

Is it some sort of prduction/DOT requirement for bikes alone?