locking gas cap?

[jwulf74]

So, I am overly paranoid. Our new 2011 Blue Spyder had a Corbin seat on it with the gas door. The door doesn't lock which gives unfettered access to the non-locking gas cap.

Is there a locking gas cap out there that will work on the spyders?

Thanks.

 

[Pennyrick]

So, I am overly paranoid. Our new 2011 Blue Spyder had a Corbin seat on it with the gas door. The door doesn't lock which gives unfettered access to the non-locking gas cap.

Is there a locking gas cap out there that will work on the spyders?

Thanks.

You really think someone will attempt to siphon out five or six gallons from a Spyder when there are vehicles handy with three times that amount available?

 

[ulflyer]

Go to any auto store and get one. Gas caps are pretty universal from what I've seen. I'm using an auto type, brand name Stant, thats a screw in like the OEM but they're made with keys also.

 

[Chupaca]

Depends..!

auto parts will have some that will fit..after a bit see if it breathes like it should (gas smell) they had a recall on their gas caps not to long ago...easier to put a lock on the door...jmo :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Can't give you a brand name--but auto supply store would be the place to look.

Not sure you really need one--but if $20 or less can ease your anxiety, then I suggest you go for it.

I have a Corbin seat with the gas door and have never had gas stolen on either my GS or the RT. My Spyders were parked every week day, in the same place "downtown" since 2008, and have been parked outside numerous places when traveling.

 

[Bob Denman]

It might be just me... pps:
but I'd rather ride, than worry! :thumbup:

 

[whitjim10]

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

So, I am overly paranoid. Our new 2011 Blue Spyder had a Corbin seat on it with the gas door. The door doesn't lock which gives unfettered access to the non-locking gas cap.

Is there a locking gas cap out there that will work on the spyders?

Thanks.

 

[Motorcycledave]

How hard up would they be

If they want your gas they will go for your car or truck...
if they want to get it the easy way they will use a bucket and just punch a hole in the bottom
of your cars tank... your scooter is not holding enough to bother with.... I would worry more
about them just stealing the whole Spyder.....

 

[Bob Denman]

Great... :shocked: How's the poor guy going to be able to sleep at night now??? :yikes:

 

[jwulf74]

Ha ha...I actually sleep OK when I actually get to sleep...more of a night owl.

I do live under the premise that "if it isn't locked down it will walk off". Drives my wife nuts sometimes like on our front porch...we got a nice table and chair set and right after I got a big eye hook, padlock and cable and anchored it all down. Do we live in a high crime area?...nope. one of the safe areas in the nation, but I still am untrusting.

The Corbin is on her Spyder and she thinks she likes it now (darn it - was hoping to get to swap it to mine) so I will let her make the choice on the locking cap.

It is good to know that BRP kept them relatively standard so I can easily pick one up if needed.

Just noticed this was in the ST thread...pretty sure I started it in General as we have 2 RT's and wouldn't typically post in this section...oh well.:dontknow:

Thanks for the replies everyone. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

As an insurance guy; I applaud your vigilence! :clap: :thumbup: