Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? - SV650.org

DarrenSV650S · 30-09-07, 07:44 PM

The reason I'm asking is because the metal ring trim on my petrol cap is flaking away. So I was thinking that I could buy a second hand cap then swap over the metal ring bits. That way, I can keep the same key.
But I don't know if you can remove only the metal bit.
Anyone know?

30-09-07, 07:50 PM

I've not removed the petrol cap completley nor the ring itself but:

I think I am right in saying that the bolts that hold down the metal ring are of different lengths.
So if you do remove the ring, make sure the bolts go into the same holes they came out of or you risk cracking the metal ring.

30-09-07, 07:52 PM

Yeah, just checked for ya:

http://www.suzukisv1000.com/faq/break_and_fall_off.htm

Hope that helps mate

30-09-07, 07:54 PM

I took the whole cap off 3 days ago because it was looking a bit tatty. Went to B&Q brought some fine Wet 'n' Dry, Plasti-kote primer, laquer and Gold aerosol paint. Didn't take long to do and now it looks great. Could be an alternative for you?

DarrenSV650S · 30-09-07, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMMY650

I took the whole cap off 3 days ago because it was looking a bit tatty. Went to B&Q brought some fine Wet 'n' Dry, Plasti-kote primer, laquer and Gold aerosol paint. Didn't take long to do and now it looks great. Could be an alternative for you?

Was the metal ring able to come off?

30-09-07, 08:02 PM

Honestly, I didn't try to seperate the parts. Just used careful application of masking tape while painting different parts.

30-09-07, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

Was the metal ring able to come off?

Darren, yes, read my post and link....

DarrenSV650S · 30-09-07, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Darren, yes, read my post and link....

Sorry but I couldn't see any definite answers in either. But thanks

TSM · 30-09-07, 08:38 PM

well, if it was put together then it must be able to come apart.

northwind · 30-09-07, 11:07 PM

I had a wee look at one a while back and it didn't look particularily dismantlable- not held together with screws, at least. But that's as far as I went. I managed to damage mine a little by, yes, using the wrong length screws, but fixing it's low on the list

Oh yeah- if you decide to paint it, make sure that whatever paint you use is petrol proof... A lot of common paints will bubble or melt if dripped on, which isn't ideal for a filler cap

Hammerite can even go runny on exposure to fumes.

30-09-07, 07:44 PM	#1
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,405	Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? The reason I'm asking is because the metal ring trim on my petrol cap is flaking away. So I was thinking that I could buy a second hand cap then swap over the metal ring bits. That way, I can keep the same key. But I don't know if you can remove only the metal bit. Anyone know?

30-09-07, 07:50 PM	#2
Brian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? I've not removed the petrol cap completley nor the ring itself but: I think I am right in saying that the bolts that hold down the metal ring are of different lengths. So if you do remove the ring, make sure the bolts go into the same holes they came out of or you risk cracking the metal ring.

30-09-07, 07:52 PM	#3
Brian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? Yeah, just checked for ya: http://www.suzukisv1000.com/faq/break_and_fall_off.htm Hope that helps mate

30-09-07, 07:54 PM	#4
SAMMY650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? I took the whole cap off 3 days ago because it was looking a bit tatty. Went to B&Q brought some fine Wet 'n' Dry, Plasti-kote primer, laquer and Gold aerosol paint. Didn't take long to do and now it looks great. Could be an alternative for you?

30-09-07, 08:02 PM	#6
SAMMY650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? Honestly, I didn't try to seperate the parts. Just used careful application of masking tape while painting different parts.

30-09-07, 08:38 PM	#9
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? well, if it was put together then it must be able to come apart. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

30-09-07, 11:07 PM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Re: Has anyone ever removed the whole petrol cap? I had a wee look at one a while back and it didn't look particularily dismantlable- not held together with screws, at least. But that's as far as I went. I managed to damage mine a little by, yes, using the wrong length screws, but fixing it's low on the list Oh yeah- if you decide to paint it, make sure that whatever paint you use is petrol proof... A lot of common paints will bubble or melt if dripped on, which isn't ideal for a filler cap Hammerite can even go runny on exposure to fumes. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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