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    I Broke My "87 K100RT Today. Suggestions?

    Thought that today would be time to change the washers and gaskets on my '87 K100RT's gas cap. After removing and replacing washers and gaskets, I reassembled the gas cap components, turned the key to test the locking mechanism before attaching it to the gas tank. Once that was accomplished, I...
  2. M

    85 K100 RT Stuck Fuel Cap

    Hi All, I'm looking for tips, tricks and insight into how to convince the fuel cap on my 85 K100 RT to open. I had no trouble with it a few days ago, so there is no history of it sticking or being difficult to open. Turning the key counter-clockwise has resistance from the spring and will...
  3. W

    2009 R1200GSA Filler Cap Problem

    So I replaced the CNC gas cap on my GS with a used OEM filler cap, because the CNC let out a constant smell of gas. I re-keyed the cylinder lock to match my key and everything went back together easily..... too easily apparently. Everything works perfect except the lid that covers the key...
  4. D

    Gas cap won't close

    Problem solved!! Gas cap won't close PROBLEM SOLVED I have a 15 GS LC with keyless ignition. Filled the tank today and gas cap won't click shut. Key was close by, tried turning power back on and off, starting engine, going for a short ride. Still won't shut. Called dealer but they have not...
  5. cberry

    Keyless Fuel Cap will not lock closed

    2015 R1200 GSA LC, circa 10K miles Fueled up normally, and now can not get the fuel cap to lock in the closed position. I've tried several combinations of ignition ON or OFF and no matter how much steady pressure I apply to the cap, it will not snap closed. Anybody else had this problem? Any...
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