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cheap/ebay fuel caps

Discussion in 'General' started by nlzmo400r, Aug 9, 2018.

  1. gapman789

    gapman789 Well-Known Member

    vortex cap.JPG vortex cap 1.JPG vortex cap 2.JPG
    You mean something like this?....
     
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  2. Motofun352

    Motofun352 Well-Known Member

    I've used a vortex cap for 10 years with no issues. I admit that when things get really hot the cap requires some force to get it to release. I do like the cam lock feature.
     
  3. RichB

    RichB Well-Known Member

    Whenever I see stg anything I hear Vans voice reading it out loud and in full, even mispelled
     
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  4. MELK-MAN

    MELK-MAN The Dude abides...

    THAT is impressive.. lol !

    says used screw on cap for 10 years with no issue... instantly follows that statement with an issue that occurs with the cap, pretty much every time ya ride the bike :) :) (couldn't help myself)
     
  5. Black89

    Black89 Well-Known Member

    Great now we're going to start having to safety wiring fuel caps on...

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  6. MELK-MAN

    MELK-MAN The Dude abides...

    :crackup:
     
  7. Damn little mickey mouseass keyboard. :crackup:

    I meant www.sportbiketrackgear.com

    In addition to getting quality parts with good customer service, you will be supporting a vendor that supports our sport.

    IMO that is worth the little extra money vs cheapass eBay shit.
     
  8. javyday

    javyday Well-Known Member

    I also have the TWM. I like it better than The Driven cap I had
     
  9. Chango

    Chango Something clever!

    I'm about as cheap as anyone, but after losing a couple of trackday sessions trying to get my cheap ass ebay cap to quit leaking, I can no longer endorse knockoffs.
     
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  10. 2blueYam

    2blueYam Track Day Addict

    Lipstick on a pig and all that...

    I put a nice TWM on my dented and scratched 2003 R1 tank. It is working fine so far.
     
  11. TLR67

    TLR67 Well-Known Member

    I never had issues with any of my caps... Tighten them up you bunch of Pansies!!!!






















    Just don't leave them on the Gas Pump and pull away if your bike is in the back of a truck....... Did that going to Barber one weekend....
     
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  12. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    I have never once had a rider with a stock cap come ask us to have the corner workers look for the gas cap they lost....
     
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  13. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Some weekends where we have half a dozen people lose them I sure do consider outlawing removable caps.
     
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  14. rabbit73

    rabbit73 Scheiße

    I thought you were joking so I looked up the rules. I guess I've been out here in the AFM too long - safety wire is required on removable caps. I have a long pigtail on mine. It can be unscrewed but it won't let it fly away.
     
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  15. I’ve used aftermarket screw caps on about 12 different bikes, not once had a single problem with any of them.

    How are these problems occurring? Not getting them tight enough?
     
  16. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    You hire a professional mechanic to take care of your equipment. Not quite a normal life in racing.
     
  17. Don’t ruin fun with facts. :crackup:

    Is that what causes the problems though, not tight enough?
     
  18. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    If it comes loose that is pretty much the only option :D
     
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  19. MELK-MAN

    MELK-MAN The Dude abides...

    :crackup:
     
  20. fastfreddie

    fastfreddie Midnight Oil Garage

    How does anyone fuck up the most simple fastener on a bike?
     
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