removing gas cap

[mycat8urskidoo]

picked up a parts bike today (550 gs), traded a snowmobile engine for it , the tank it has is in better shape then mine, only problem is theres no key in the bike,and my key doesnt fit, any clue on how to get the gas cap off?

[mixongw]

picked up a parts bike today (550 gs), traded a snowmobile engine for it , the tank it has is in better shape then mine, only problem is theres no key in the bike,and my key doesnt fit, any clue on how to get the gas cap off?

Locksmith. Take the helmet lock with you.

[airportcop]

Locksmith is correct, however on my bike (GS 550) the helmet lock is the same as the ignition key which is different than the gas cap key.

[Thomas Kenny]

Take the tank and cap to the locksmith and he should be able make a key for the cap. Tom

[mycat8urskidoo]

i was hoping there was an easier method like a screwdriver and a hammer, haha, but i guess i'll have to find a locksmith in the area

[mark]

As long as we're joking around here a little, the title of your thread made me laugh pretty hard. My first thought was.....does someone really need to be told how to get their gas cap off?

[t3rmin]

As long as we're joking around here a little, the title of your thread made me laugh pretty hard. My first thought was.....does someone really need to be told how to get their gas cap off?

Me too. ;-)

[mycat8urskidoo]

well i got impatient and believe it or not the screwdriver and hammer method work, i just tapped it in there, and twisted, then re tapped and twisted until something broke, haha

[svahnm]

As long as we're joking around here a little, the title of your thread made me laugh pretty hard. My first thought was.....does someone really need to be told how to get their gas cap off?

My wife does.... or then she just does not want to learn..:roll: it would cost her a lot in future.. Now I pay all the gas...#-o