Gas entry through the seat

[Grandpa Pete]

Did'nt Inspector Gadget make a fuel door conversion that cut out the knee pad and put a hinge on the inside and attaching it to the knee pad??:thumbup:

 

[bluestratos]

Here is a picture of the unit covered to match, as you can see it is much smaller than the others shown. I have a Corbin Seat but the leather is hot and the seat is uncomfortable so I left the stock seat on the new bike. I like to have an extra bag on the back seat and it is strapped such that lift the seat is a chore. I get off to fill my bike so this is not about that, lol. I did a lot of research before buying this door and,placement will be critical but installing will be simple. I will locate the 4 studs locations, then use a fabric punch to cut out the mounting holes. I will then bolt just the ring on (take off the door and hardware) then cut the fabric out. I can then use a hole saw to drill through the plastic of the saddle. The door comes with nylon spacers so I will cut 4 of them just long enough to allow the door to mount against the spacer then I will use flat head screws to screw into the stud locations. This will make a nice fit that will compress only enough to flush the door to the surround fabric. Easy peasy, lol.

 

[bluestratos]

Fuel Door is mounted.

Here is the final result after install. I made a template, taped in place then used a sharp awl to drive though the covering and plastic. I then took my 4" hole saw and ran it backwards slowly to cut out the plastic. Next I ran the awl through the mounting holes and attached the door loosely. I slit the fabric then slid a piece of plastic between the fabric and the foam padding to allow me to cut out the foam with an Exacto knife without cutting the fabric. I slit the fabric into about 3/4" pies shapes then pulled it over and around the back to staple.

I did not need to use the steel spring plate nor the lock plate on the back of the fuel door, the lock tab uses the seat plastic and works better than designed. The spring tab is replaced by the pressure of the foam rubber under the fabric so the door stays closed and stay open correctly.

I am more than pleased with the end result, but check the pictures out

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: That looks pretty darn GREAT!! :thumbup:

 

[can-am sam]

Looks very nice!

 

[Motorcycledave]

I was able to get lots of them from JEGS 1800-345-4545.... you can also find them at AutoZone

Does anyone know where I can get this item?
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Thanks for any info
Bill

 

[bluestratos]

No, I covered myself and it was easier to do then I even imagined.

 

[cyclelover63]

That looks awesome!!!...Great job..If I could be guaranteed an ending like that,I would do mine..:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Roger,
Did you ever end-up using the magnetic catch?

 

[skosh]

Gas Entry through seat

No, I covered myself and it was easier to do then I even imagined.

I completed my install of the gas door as per bluestratos. Many, many thanks for all your help and suggestions. It was scary and not for the faint of heart, but I followed what you said to do and it turned out great. I changed the door to a GKL which is black powder coated. It matched my 2014 black seat as perfect as I could ask.

 

[bluestratos]

Excellent work, I think we should buy shares in the gas lid manufacturer after this, lol

 

[jbo43]

Where can I buy the fuel door?

I should like to install a fuel door on my 2014 Spyder RT Limited. Where can I buy the parts?
Please advise.

JBO43

Thanks for the photos. I will use them as a guide.