I've lost my keys!

[extonyg]

on my L model the filler cap also has a screw on the inside under the cap so you cant remove it just from the outside bolts.

[Mori Man]

Right, the two of you just got me bloody wondering so dug the old tank out.

Just fitted a fuel filler set - unlocked it and placed it in the closed it up, didn't bother with bolts as they would just be coming out again.

So as i thought, with a screwdriver and a cloth underneath it you prize the filler (alloy ring) at the back and off it all pops ! Job done !!

I CAN make a video if you want to see

[Mori Man]

Here you go , this is done one handed so would be a lot quicker with out the camera




Maybe I should move this into "Know your stuff"

MM!

[RedexRobB]

That came off because the screw wasnt there, if it was then theres no way its coming off.

[Mori Man]

That came off because the screw wasnt there, if it was then theres no way its coming off.

What screw ?



BTW, that filler came off an L model

[extonyg]

underneath the cap there should be a phillips screw holding it on aswell.

[RedexRobB]

Looking at the video, the very top centre bolt being the first, go clockwise and the screw goes in between the 2nd and 3rd bolts. Theres a gap/hole in the sealing rubber for it and should have a thread. Undo the filler cap itself and there should be a hole for it.

This is the screw were on about. If thats there and youve lost the keys you wont get the filler cap off no matter what.

[Mori Man]

Cheers guy's,

Had a look today and saw what your on about - of course mine is missing so ordered a new one today, don't know if I want to fit it though

Will need to check the ZRX next time I take it out and see if it's is still in place.

Glad to say not many Pikey's round this way and safe to say what ones there are, 99% will be foreigners

Some Nigerians go about on bicycles scavaging the bin areas - they'll lift anything in their path so I am always aware of them !

[Tyrant]

To end the debate both the ignition barrel and petrol cap come off with a little bit of persuation and no damage to the tank either. 10 minute job, 10 seconds if you weren't worried about damage to the tank - someone trying to steal your petrol wouldn't be troubled by the security screw unfortunately.