Fuel cap lock removal - SV650.org

10-04-05, 02:07 PM

I've got a stone in my fuel cap lock, much to my amusement at the petrol station.

So anyone know how to remove the lock, i tried removeing the screws arround the cap, it moves but i cant get it off. Just about to read the manual now, so if anyone has any tips....

Cheers
Dan

10-04-05, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudoxe

I've got a stone in my fuel cap lock, much to my amusement at the petrol station.

Not that this helps but how on earth did that happen

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10-04-05, 02:21 PM

Fine chisel and hammer maybe.

No, seriously. I'd look at ways to remove the stone whilst the lock is held nice and securely on the bike. That and the fact that if it's in the locked position I'm not sure it will come off!

If it's a 'soft' stone like chalk, sandstone or a bit of cement then careful application of a sharp object like a fine chisel should slowly erode it away. Regularly flushing the dust and bits with WD40.

If it's a hard rock like gravel then you really need some small point to one side that you can get a small nail down and partly underneath. Gentle taps with a hammer at an angle could then lever it out. Hopefully it'll only be jammed in at the top and not further down so shouldn't damage the mechanism of the lock.
Again, give it a bit of a flush with WD40.

Hope that helps.

Steve · 10-04-05, 02:33 PM

strange place to find a stone. at least some people will try to help to find all kinds of ways....leaving no stone unturned!
sorry about that

10-04-05, 03:34 PM

Cheers all.

Some WD40, a tiny allen key and the sv key got it open again.

And Greg - nope, not made touchdown with earth again!

Dan

10-04-05, 02:07 PM	#1
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	Fuel cap lock removal I've got a stone in my fuel cap lock, much to my amusement at the petrol station. So anyone know how to remove the lock, i tried removeing the screws arround the cap, it moves but i cant get it off. Just about to read the manual now, so if anyone has any tips.... Cheers Dan

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10-04-05, 02:21 PM	#3
K Guest Posts: n/a	Fine chisel and hammer maybe. No, seriously. I'd look at ways to remove the stone whilst the lock is held nice and securely on the bike. That and the fact that if it's in the locked position I'm not sure it will come off! If it's a 'soft' stone like chalk, sandstone or a bit of cement then careful application of a sharp object like a fine chisel should slowly erode it away. Regularly flushing the dust and bits with WD40. If it's a hard rock like gravel then you really need some small point to one side that you can get a small nail down and partly underneath. Gentle taps with a hammer at an angle could then lever it out. Hopefully it'll only be jammed in at the top and not further down so shouldn't damage the mechanism of the lock. Again, give it a bit of a flush with WD40. Hope that helps.

10-04-05, 02:33 PM	#4
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Swansea South Wales Posts: 150	strange place to find a stone. at least some people will try to help to find all kinds of ways....leaving no stone unturned! sorry about that

10-04-05, 03:34 PM	#5
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers all. Some WD40, a tiny allen key and the sv key got it open again. And Greg - nope, not made touchdown with earth again! Dan