quick release alloy fuel cap and the MOT? - SV650.org

26-01-07, 05:53 PM

I've just got myself a rather swanky cnc'd alloy fuel cap that has no lock and the actual cap merely unscews when you need it too.

Now i think i remember reading somewhere that this type of cap is a problem when it comes to MOT time.

can anybody confirm this or am i talking rubbish and if you cant have them what is the reason?

26-01-07, 06:32 PM

Hi Ian.

Not a problem with the MOT according to Steve who is a tester as long as it doesnt leak and seals properly. There is no requirement to have a key.

Cars have a similar system anyway - well my bmw does.

did you try and call me the other day?. My parts guy mentioned it today!..typical.

26-01-07, 08:18 PM

cheers sarah now i can look like a tart with my shiny fuel cap.

re trying to call you yer that was me i was trying to put my order in for a few bits. I'll give you a call on monday to sort it out.

northwind · 26-01-07, 08:59 PM

Just so you know, if I ever see yours parked up I'm going to pee in your tank

26-01-07, 09:38 PM

thanks.

Will that make my bike go faster

northwind · 26-01-07, 09:42 PM

That would depend on what I've been drinking the night before I suppose.

Don't get me wrong, I like those caps but I'd never fit one to a bike that ever gets out of my sight when out of the garage.

dirtydog · 26-01-07, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianofbhills

Will that make my bike go faster

No it will have Northys DNA in it so it'll chuck you into the next field/hedge/ditch (delete as applicable)

26-01-07, 09:52 PM

i know what you mean if i had to leave my bike anywhere then i wouldnt fit one as god knows what could end up inside my tank possibly worse then your wee.

More then likely the cap would probably just get knicked.

luckily my bike hardly ever gets left unattended apart from when its locked in the garage i dont need it to commute or anything its totally just a toy for me.

its worth the risk for the sheer pose value and it matches my nice pazzo shorty levers

27-01-07, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianofbhills

i know what you mean if i had to leave my bike anywhere then i wouldnt fit one as god knows what could end up inside my tank possibly worse then your wee.

More then likely the cap would probably just get knicked.

luckily my bike hardly ever gets left unattended apart from when its locked in the garage i dont need it to commute or anything its totally just a toy for me.

its worth the risk for the sheer pose value and it matches my nice pazzo shorty levers

Cool will speak with you Monday.

BTW we need some pictures of your bike!!!

26-01-07, 05:53 PM	#1
ianofbhills Guest Posts: n/a	quick release alloy fuel cap and the MOT? I've just got myself a rather swanky cnc'd alloy fuel cap that has no lock and the actual cap merely unscews when you need it too. Now i think i remember reading somewhere that this type of cap is a problem when it comes to MOT time. can anybody confirm this or am i talking rubbish and if you cant have them what is the reason?

26-01-07, 08:59 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Just so you know, if I ever see yours parked up I'm going to pee in your tank __________________ "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"

26-01-07, 09:42 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	That would depend on what I've been drinking the night before I suppose. Don't get me wrong, I like those caps but I'd never fit one to a bike that ever gets out of my sight when out of the garage. __________________ "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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26-01-07, 06:32 PM	#2
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Ian. Not a problem with the MOT according to Steve who is a tester as long as it doesnt leak and seals properly. There is no requirement to have a key. Cars have a similar system anyway - well my bmw does. did you try and call me the other day?. My parts guy mentioned it today!..typical.

26-01-07, 08:18 PM	#3
ianofbhills Guest Posts: n/a	cheers sarah now i can look like a tart with my shiny fuel cap. re trying to call you yer that was me i was trying to put my order in for a few bits. I'll give you a call on monday to sort it out.

26-01-07, 09:38 PM	#5
ianofbhills Guest Posts: n/a	thanks. Will that make my bike go faster

26-01-07, 09:52 PM	#8
ianofbhills Guest Posts: n/a	i know what you mean if i had to leave my bike anywhere then i wouldnt fit one as god knows what could end up inside my tank possibly worse then your wee. More then likely the cap would probably just get knicked. luckily my bike hardly ever gets left unattended apart from when its locked in the garage i dont need it to commute or anything its totally just a toy for me. its worth the risk for the sheer pose value and it matches my nice pazzo shorty levers