Broken Gas cap stuck on

[Guest]

OK I have this 82 GS1100E tank with the cap stuck on it..

the whole lock barrel is missing.. It's just a hole where the lock goes with 2 metal tabs at the bottom. You can push the tabs off to the side with a screwdriver.

An anyone tell me how to get this cap off?

I've tried pushing both tabs out to the sides but the cap isn't unlatching.

[DanTheMan]

I see you've got the last resort hammer there..... The locking ears have to pull inwards to release it. You may just want to resort to a larger drill bit and then cut it apart very carefully with a sawzall so it can be split apart (a little better than a BFH, but not much...)

[koolaid_kid]

I also would cut it off. It is trashed anywho. I would start with a sawzall and do the finish work with a jigsaw to prevent damaging the tank.

[chuck hahn]

is there a hinge pin on the cap that can be driven or drilled out??

[jfman]

I'v got the same exact problem. I turn the key but no dice... key truns but nothing happens.

Dunno how to remove this darn cap.