83 GS1100S Katana how to remove locking gas cap w/no key

[Guest]

Whats the best way to remove a locking gas cap on a Katana 1100 tank with no key ?

[rwnielsen]

I was told all suzuki tanks just use the very end of the key for the cap. I take that to mean most any suzuki key will work. I does work on my 2 1100e tanks
Good luck

[Katarat]

Doesn't work for me but thanks

[daturat100r]

go to a good locksmith and have a key cut to the code off the barrell

[Katarat]

What do you mean by the code off the barrel ?

[posplayr]

What do you mean by the code off the barrel ?

All you have to do is remove the gas cap from the tank and look inside of the lock. The key fits inside what is called a barrel. Yoiu can then get a key mad and after putting the cap back onto the tank, your key will be able to get the cap off.

See isn't that easy?

Here is an even more helpful suggestion, remove the tank and cut a larger hole into the bottom of the tank so you can see the bottom of the lock and barrel code.

[daturat100r]

What do you mean by the code off the barrel ?

the code is a 3 digit number stamped on the flat face beside the keyhole of the barrell,if you know the model and year the locksmith will look up the blank type required then cuts it to the pattern associated with the 3 digit code.if you can take the tank and cap to double check the blank fits before it is cut ,all the better.

[Aussie Rob]

If you have the matching Helmet lock the code is also on the rear of the lock housing.

[Katarat]

The gas cap is locked on the tank or was. There were no numbers on the cap by the key & there is no helmet lock on the frame. I finally just busted the plastic piece that screws into the tank with some giant channel locks. Thank you for the help

[Bad84kat]

I had to laugh so hard at " remove the gas cap and read the code" sometimes the point of the question is missed completely. The helmet lock is good idea unless you need to take seat off to get at it and you have no key.If you have friends with GS or katanas try using their key. My 84 kat and 85 GS had same key originally. Good luck.

[Katarat]

Its beyond that now, I need a new cap and a key. I appreciate all the help but I kind of laughed at that one too. If I could remove the cap that's locked on how am I going to remove the cap and look at the numbers

[Robertsain]

I purchased a replacement tank off of ebay. I am taking it apart to get the paint touched up before putting it on my bike. I need to remove the gas cap but I do not have the key. I am about to try and drill out the lock cylinder until I can unlock it with a standard screwdriver or something.Then i want an experienced and affordable locksmith then i googled and contact Lakezurich locksmith,they are awesome really they resolve my problem in a very simple manner

[Grimly]

I purchased a replacement tank off of ebay. I am taking it apart to get the paint touched up before putting it on my bike. I need to remove the gas cap but I do not have the key. I am about to try and drill out the lock cylinder until I can unlock it with a standard screwdriver or something.Then i want an experienced and affordable locksmith then i googled and contact Lakezurich locksmith,they are awesome really they resolve my problem in a very simple manner

So, you would have no connection with Robert Sain, locksmith of Lake Zurich, then?
Not surprised they solved your problem if it's your own business, after all.
You want to spam here, support the site.

[hampshirehog]

So, you would have no connection with Robert Sain, locksmith of Lake Zurich, then?
Not surprised they solved your problem if it's your own business, after all.
You want to spam here, support the site.

That just has to be a bizarre coincidence.......

But if it isn't it's just wrong in so many ways.

[dorkburger]

Well that sure took a turn... Nice call out Dave!