Filler cap lock stuck

The filler cap lock on my Z1000 is totally stuck

So far we have bent a key and sprayed loads of wd40 at it.

Anyone got any other ideas/tips?

hmm it probably hasent engaged properly from last time it was filled, mine has done it before, push it down with the key in it to see if it clicks in place properly.

my SV did this.. and like you i tried everything.. which didnt work.. then i just pushed down on the cap and i heard a click! so i turned the key and it worked a treat!! weird
no harm in trying

i have tried the pushing down thing. i will try and again and be more forceful this time.

hmm... unless the lock mechanism has broken.. can you take the cap off and investigate?

Originally Posted by lylej

hmm... unless the lock mechanism has broken.. can you take the cap off and investigate?

that is what i am fearing.

just tried to (unsucessfully) take the whole cap/lock assembly off.

stupid bike.

just tried kicking it. didn't help.

[fizzwheel]

Has the lock been getting stiff for a while ( fnarr !! ) might just need a bit of lube and I've found in the past that WD40 is no good where stuck locks are concerned.

my front door lock got stuck and WD40 didnt sort it, I bought some 3 in 1 silicone based spray lube from halfords a squirt or two of that fixed the lock and its been fine ever since, Its the the stuff in the Yellow tin.

Spray that in the lock and also on the key, put the key in the lock and then remove it a few times and give it a good wiggle and that might fix it.

I'd try that first before taking it all apart.

[TSM]

cant take the filler cap off as it locks to the inside lip of the tank.

Have you tried the spare key? Wiggling it side to side or up and down as you try turning it. My sv has a sticky lock, but it always works when the key is wiggled.

If all else fails, seems the lock may have to be broken.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Has the lock been getting stiff for a while ( fnarr !! ) might just need a bit of lube and I've found in the past that WD40 is no good where stuck locks are concerned.

my front door lock got stuck and WD40 didnt sort it, I bought some 3 in 1 silicone based spray lube from halfords a squirt or two of that fixed the lock and its been fine ever since, Its the the stuff in the Yellow tin.

Spray that in the lock and also on the key, put the key in the lock and then remove it a few times and give it a good wiggle and that might fix it.

I'd try that first before taking it all apart.

yup, it's been a bit stiff for a while.

only tried wd40 (and similar) so far. i'll buy some silicone stuff tomorrow on my WALK back from work.

when my front door lock got a bit stiff i resorted to sunflower oil. seemed to work fine after that. don't fancy trying that with the bike lock though.