Gas cap

[monkeyboymorton]

If it's any help the technique I use to close it is to place to put a thumb on each side of the lock and then lean my weight down on the cap. It will then 'click' shut and I can turn and remove the key.

I don't put any pressure on the key itself.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

I was told to use the cover lever to push down on and it will work fine. It was stiff the first dozen times I filled up, but it is not bad at all now. Haven't used any lube.

 

[jcthorne]

You may not have a problem, but there are others on here who are having a problem. Going to the dealer today to see what they say or can do about it. Also contacted BRP about the problem. Some people on here don't realize that the lid is a part of the gas tank.
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just needs to be lubricated. I have worked on and 'fixed' a large number of these for our customers. Lubrication is basic motorcycle maintenance, not a repair. It does seem BRP did not lubricate well at assembly in the plant as they all seem to need it. But once lubricated, they all seem to work fine and easily.

Just a word of warning, do not hammer on it or push down on the key itself. It will break and its not a cheap part to replace.

 

[jcthorne]

I now use 2 cycle oil on the gasket works great and easy to carry with you.

The
problem is not the gasket as much as the slide mechanism in the latch. Spray some teflon lubricant on the slide mechanism and work it back and forth to distribute the lube. The latch will work much better. Its seems to need lubrication about every 6 months.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Wow what a novel idea, except what is on these models is not a cap. It is a lid, with a hinge that has to be pressed down on to seat it. I had to use a hammer to pound on mine with my other hand on the key so I could turn it once it was seated. I would love to have something other than a lid on a hinge. I don't know who came up with this idea, but it sucks. I tried for 2 days to lock my lid after putting something in the gas since the Spyder had been sitting for so long without being ridden. It had nothing to do with putting gas in it, or topping it off, just opening and trying to close it. It will be going back to the dealer because it is horrible to not be able to get the key out. I would have to carry a hammer with me.

These are on many 2 wheelers.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

If it's any help the technique I use to close it is to place to put a thumb on each side of the lock and then lean my weight down on the cap. It will then 'click' shut and I can turn and remove the key.

I don't put any pressure on the key itself.

:agree:That really is all it takes! Hammer, really?????:banghead:

 

[JohnCfl1]

Fuel Cap Closure Difficulty

Since purchase in July 2016 my fuel cap has been difficult to secure, was misaligned when closed, and emitted fuel vapors when sniffed at close range. Dealer set to repair and told me intended to replace entire fuel tank assembly and ignition so they would be keyed alike. I was told I would have to leave overnight. I have a lot of add on lights which are attached to panels which presented an issue which would have added service time hours in excess of what BRP would pay. So instead they replaced the fuel cap/fill tube assembly and keyed the fuel cap lock and ignition to match. It solved my problem and I am completely satisfied. Well placed fit, easy to close, no vapors. Before repair it was like yours, required a strong push down to close and lock.