Fuel filler cap..which way does it open on your bike - Page 2 - SV650.org

12-11-05, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MavUK

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Originally Posted by Professor

On my SV the hinge of the fuel filler cap is at the back. Doesn't bother me
too much as I never fill up sitting on the bike.

Mine opens towards me - but I have to ask Prof, how do you fill the bike up without sitting on it? I couldn't get enough petrol into it with it on it's side stand.

Still don't have an issue issue with the hinge though, it's quite easy.

I still haven't learned to ride properly. I use very little petrol and,
after 8000 miles, I am still on stock tyres.

12-11-05, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Rich

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Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Mine comes out completely... None of this hinged rubbish

surely not one of those green plastic pop in things

How did you guess

12-11-05, 12:47 AM

Erm, I don't think having it flipping forwards would be any better when you have a tankbag. Your keys would get in the way surely?

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Originally Posted by Professor

I still haven't learned to ride properly. I use very little petrol and,
after 8000 miles, I am still on stock tyres.

I'm looking at your username and thinking......

So it's true. Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.

12-11-05, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by haggis

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Originally Posted by Professor

I still haven't learned to ride properly. I use very little petrol and,
after 8000 miles, I am still on stock tyres.

I'm looking at your username and thinking......

So it's true. Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.

Oi, dont knock the prof!

12-11-05, 12:04 PM

Actually, it is my dream to work as a motorcycle instructor and a
tennis coach on alternating days. Unfortunately, I am no good at
either so had to settle for teaching maths.

12-11-05, 12:11 PM

PS. Going through DAS allowed me to understand my students'
situation better. I used to get upset when my students couldn't
master basic things like the definition of continuity. But having
failed the U-turn on my first two test I became less critical. In
every subject there are things that appear to be simple to the
people who teach them but are hard for the students.

PPS. Still, I would say that doing a U-turn is harder than learning
the definition of continuity.

12-11-05, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor

PPS. Still, I would say that doing a U-turn is harder than learning
the definition of continuity.

Was that because you were trying to plot a perfect parabola on the road? Now that would be tough.

BoltonSte · 12-11-05, 04:12 PM

I have a 99 and only has 4 bolts to the tank like the one on e-bay, has 7 I think just to make it look pretty, but there are also a couple of lugs so I don't think it can be turned without chopping, opens backwards BTW.

ste

Sir Trev · 12-11-05, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Rich

Front to back or back to front?

Mine opens outwards....

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12-11-05, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Mine opens outwards....

.

Bugger, you beat me to it! :P

12-11-05, 04:12 PM	#18
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,010	I have a 99 and only has 4 bolts to the tank like the one on e-bay, has 7 I think just to make it look pretty, but there are also a couple of lugs so I don't think it can be turned without chopping, opens backwards BTW. ste __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.

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12-11-05, 12:04 PM	#15
Professor Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, it is my dream to work as a motorcycle instructor and a tennis coach on alternating days. Unfortunately, I am no good at either so had to settle for teaching maths.

12-11-05, 12:11 PM	#16
Professor Guest Posts: n/a	PS. Going through DAS allowed me to understand my students' situation better. I used to get upset when my students couldn't master basic things like the definition of continuity. But having failed the U-turn on my first two test I became less critical. In every subject there are things that appear to be simple to the people who teach them but are hard for the students. PPS. Still, I would say that doing a U-turn is harder than learning the definition of continuity.