Installed 2009 RS Gas Door

[tspappe]

I am happy to say that with the help of BlueKnight911 / Mike I was able to get my Gas Door installed. Mike was so helpful and patient with my many questions and concerns. I created a album and uploaded only 12 pics, I probably took 50 pics but don't want to boar you all. Lol. The project can be done if you take it slow and have patience. Plus having cool day helped.

Just thought I would share. Good luck to anyone wanting to install one.

Sheila

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THE ONLY GAS DOOR THAT WILL FIT ON AN..... RS /GS /ST SIZE SEAT

Nice job Sheila :clap::clap::clap:...... the Album can be found by looking at Sheila's Bio page .......and as stated above this is the only door that is small enough to fit seats other than the RT .........I'm proud of you Girl..........Now we have to find out how " camogirl's " is doing with Her install ????.....Mike :thumbup:

 

[tspappe]

Thanks Mike, it was fun doing it with hubby and son. I was in charge of heating up the nail and knife. Reading instructions step by step, and supervising. It was not a hard project at all. Just a little nervous at first, but once you get into it the confidence level goes up. I couldn't see uploading 50 plus pics. So I hope I picked enough of the details.

Thanks again,
Sheila

 

[Chupaca]

Congrats. ..

Great job...:2thumbs: like the look but just wonder if it will work with the CA elephant nozzles. ..:dontknow:

 

[drhunt204]

Great looking gas cap modification but a question.

I like how your gas cap modification turned out. However, looking at the pictures I noticed your seat pad. Is it a gel pad? Does it help with comfort on longer rides? What is the cost and where can you get one? Thanks!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SMALL GAS DOOR - FOR GS / RS / ST SEATS

Just a bump because winter is project time and Sheila did a great job annnnnnnnnnnnnd posted some great Pics in Her Album .......... Kudo's Sheila :clap::clap::clap::clap:..................... Mike :thumbup:

 

[tspappe]

uploading pics

 

[tspappe]

more pics

 

[tspappe]

final pics

 

[tspappe]

I like how your gas cap modification turned out. However, looking at the pictures I noticed your seat pad. Is it a gel pad? Does it help with comfort on longer rides? What is the cost and where can you get one? Thanks!

I purchased the gel pad at cycle gear, maybe around $20

 

[tspappe]

I have to say I absolutely love my gas door mod. It does take me a few minutes more to fill up but is so worth it. I am just very careful when I put the nozzle in and fill up with gas. This way I dont get splash back. Trips have been very enjoyable with strapping duffle back on seat.

Thank you Mike...You saved my santity.

 

[Warlock]

I have to say I absolutely love my gas door mod. It does take me a few minutes more to fill up but is so worth it. I am just very careful when I put the nozzle in and fill up with gas. This way I dont get splash back. Trips have been very enjoyable with strapping duffle back on seat.

Thank you Mike...You saved my santity.

Where did you get you gas door at?
thanks, David

 

[tspappe]

Where did you get you gas door at?
thanks, David

Mike from this board.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SMALL GAS DOOR - FOR GS / RS / ST SEATS

I have to say I absolutely love my gas door mod. It does take me a few minutes more to fill up but is so worth it. I am just very careful when I put the nozzle in and fill up with gas. This way I dont get splash back. Trips have been very enjoyable with strapping duffle back on seat.

Thank you Mike...You saved my santity.

Sheila , before I switched to the large door for my RT ...... I used the small one like you have ...... with the PermaCap, I never experienced splash-back while filling !!! ..... I agree about being careful --- are you putting the nozzle in far enough ??? Mike :thumbup:......................................PS thanks for posting the Pics on the Board :clap: :2thumbs: :yes:

 

[tspappe]

I have tried both ways on insertion get the nozzle. I just find that barely putting it in and slightly pressure works best. But not all nozzles are the same in Oklahoma. Some works better than others. Lol

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :firstplace: :thumbup:

 

[jtpollock]

Nice job Sheila :clap::clap::clap:...... the Album can be found by looking at Sheila's Bio page .......and as stated above this is the only door that is small enough to fit seats other than the RT .........I'm proud of you Girl..........Now we have to find out how " camogirl's " is doing with Her install ????.....Mike :thumbup:

Mike does it come in Black :dontknow: might be interested :thumbup:jtpollock always like to see DIY that works out well...:clap::clap:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BLACK -- GAS DOOR

Mike does it come in Black :dontknow: might be interested :thumbup:jtpollock always like to see DIY that works out well...:clap::clap:

When I went looking for a door I didn't see any ....... But if you want to .... go on E-bay , these will be listed for " crotch rockets " as " Gas Tank fuel door " or just " Fuel door " ...... Mike opcorn:

 

[Dan-Am]

GREAT JOB

Sheila! :clap:
I have to ask: can you get your hand the door and does the gas cap actually fit out through it? Looking at mine, it just seems it wouldn't fit.
Thanks for sharing!
Dan

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have to say I absolutely love my gas door mod. It does take me a few minutes more to fill up but is so worth it. I am just very careful when I put the nozzle in and fill up with gas. This way I dont get splash back. Trips have been very enjoyable with strapping duffle back on seat.

Thank you Mike...You saved my santity.

Actually if you timed it ..... it will now take less time ....why ??? because you don't have to un-lock and lift the seat ....and you don't take off ( and then put on ) the gas cap ..... JMHO .... Mike