Fuel Door DIY

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THE MATCHING MACHINE SCREWS

Actually; I am going to rotate it so that it opens along a more horizontal plane.
Sometimes the gas nozzles get caught up on the hinge.
I think that if I move it by just one screw's location; it'll be perfect!

Bob have you found the matching screw at Home Depot ???? the package is Green , hanging on the wall....#10 - 24 X 2in

 

[Cruzr Joe]

:shocked: Red-Hot nail...
Got it! :2thumbs:

Now I am worried about this project. :yikes::yikes::yikes:

Cruzr Joe

 

[armyspydervet]

Thanks for resurrecting this thread! :thumbup:

A picture of mine:

Was this done at the Best Western? :roflblack:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Was this done at the Best Western? :roflblack:

YOU ARE SOOOOO BAD.


Cruzr Joe

 

[chuckk]

fuel door

boy, that fuel door is a great idea.. are there any pics showing the fuel door open? or maybe a pic from below? .. i am assuming the seat still travels up and down if needed..
i would be installing this on a 2014 rs .. thanks guys ... chuckk ..

 

[pitzerwm]

If you do a search you will find my install in My Mods, "Nothing Spectacular..." An idiot can do this, I proved that.


AND NO it doesn't bother your leg:banghead::banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[frogfly]

another example

boy, that fuel door is a great idea.. are there any pics showing the fuel door open? or maybe a pic from below? .. i am assuming the seat still travels up and down if needed..
i would be installing this on a 2014 rs .. thanks guys ... chuckk ..

I am considering doing the same thing. Love the hot nail suggestion for the screw holes. I found this guys site when I googled before finding this thread, just another example, and it has a link to the billet door on amazon, $20. http://www.spyderrt.info/u-do-it

 

[ThreeWheels]

There were some earlier reports (I think it was Inspector Gadget) that the metal door transmitted too much heat from the 998 and you needed to put some sort of insulation over the door so you didn't burn your thigh.
How's the door working our for you on the 1330 ?
I really like the idea. I'm starting to ride two up more often and getting gas dislodges my passenger.

Thanks for resurrecting this thread! :thumbup:

A picture of mine:

 

[Bob Denman]

Heat, is a non-issue! :thumbup:

 

[threefingers2]

A how to video on how to install a gas door would be most popular. :clap:

Bob, I don't think you need to do this.........BUT - if you do :lecturef_smilie: .......heat up a large NAIL red hot and do it while the door is on with the other bolts in :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:..............Mike

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Watching somebody do the cutting out, would be pretty darn useful. :thumbup:
For the record: the RED HOT nail thing worked perfectly! nojoke

 

[CapeSpyder]

Heat, is a non-issue! :thumbup:

Thats Because

:clap::shocked: Just kidding

 

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs::roflblack:

 

[Motorcycledave]

You can do it for FREE

You can install a fuel door in your seat for FREE
All you do is remove the seat and on the fuel cap side Cut the plastic
from the top down DO NOT CUT THROUGH UPHOLSTERY, only the plastic
you have just made a fuel door it is now using the foam and upholstery
for a hinge. now put it back on and enjoy not having to get your passenger
get off to gas up . There are a bunch of folks here on the forum who have
done this mod and love it. It's easy and FREE. I don't have a picture handy
but I am sure some one here will be happy to post one here for all to see.
Ride Safe
Dave

 

[marty1096]

fyi

put in ebay search box 201948679898 or use link below


http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-95-99-C...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649


The inside diameter of hole is 4.5 inches......all the doors sold have a different inside diameter...this one is 4.5 inches, if you dont buy this particular one the measurement might be different...my waiver...


https://www.lowes.com/pd/LENOX-4-1-2-in-Bi-Metal-Arbored-Hole-Saw/3361300

I am sitting on a sheepskin which covers the fuel door

 

[Motorcycledave]

Call ME... Good Ole Dave

I can show you with pictures how to do it for FREE

Could someone who has one of the custom seats tell me the overall diameter of the fuel door as well as the diameter of the opening. I am thinking of adding one to my stock seat as a DIY project.
You can buy doors at some parts stores or online, but I'm not sure what size it needs to be.

Thanks

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HOT - GAS DOOR ----NOT

There were some earlier reports (I think it was Inspector Gadget) that the metal door transmitted too much heat from the 998 and you needed to put some sort of insulation over the door so you didn't burn your thigh.
How's the door working our for you on the 1330 ?
I really like the idea. I'm starting to ride two up more often and getting gas dislodges my passenger.

Well I've had a matte black one on for a few years now .... I've never noticed it being warm / hot ..... of course I've never worn shorts while riding ....just blue jeans .......... Mike :thumbup:

 

[pegasus1300]

I can show you with pictures how to do it for FREE

anytime Dave

 

[marty1096]

cut hole

I can show you with pictures how to do it for FREE

thanks but I cut 4.5 in.hole tonight, perfect placement, just need long countersunk 1/4 -20 screws with nylon self locking nuts
havent figured out how long yet...drilled 2 holes and quit, got too hot to do anymore at 108deg
hardest part was mentally deciding to cut a hole in a $ 700 seat