Stuck petrol cap

[Biggelo]

Hi guys..

So two days ago I went to fill up (R125) and just couldn't budge the petrol cap, the key goes in no problem, it appears to be all the way in, but it just won't turn.

I have had problems with this in the past, but usually after a minute or so of jiggling it's managed to open up. Not this time, and I don't have too much petrol left in it. I'm not sure if the cap is on backwards? I can only find one image on google of another and my cap is on the other way. I know it was on the way for the past month or two at least.

I have searched it on the forum and online and tried any of the tips I found, I've sprayed in WD40, heated the cap with a hair dryer, pushed the lid down when I'm turning, pulled the lid up when I'm turning, I can't remember what else.

I only have one key for the bike so I'm avoiding the temptation to try and force it and snap my key.

Any idea's/tips/tricks?

Cheers guys

[Paxovasa]

3 in 1 oil or similar into the lock.
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[Easter Bunny]

Look at the key is it bent?

but get another key for the lock before you do anything else!
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[Biggelo]

Just tried 3 in 1, no luck, I'm gonna go back out and try again soon but not holding out much hope.

The keys not bent it looks fine, it works in the ignition no problems. I did try to get a copy a few month ago but it didn't work, I've been meaning to go and try again.

Got a holiday coming up on monday so moneys tight, that's why I've not bothered ringing a mechanic/the dealer just yet

[froggy128]

[Pete.]

Drip some oil in there then blast it with WD$0 fitted with the little red straw. Poke the straw throught he keyslot cover and aim it all around. The pressure will blast oil all around the levers in the lock.

Put the key all the way in, press down on the cap to take the pressure off the lock and apply turning pressure on the key whilst jiggling it up and down in the key slot (not in and out). Hopefully you'll get the cap off doing this, then you can oil the mechanism that's sticking by dribbling oil in alongside the two locking wedges and pinching them in and out with your fingers whilst turning the key until it's all moving feely again.

As with many things - a little bit of regular maintainance can go a very long way.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Biggelo]

Cheers guys

The key up and down for a few minutes did the job after a while, it wasn't moving too freely when I opened it up so I have oiled it and am going to keep on top of that from now on.

Thanks again

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Chain lube's always worked the best on sticky locks for me.
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