Oil Filler Cap??

jasonc32amg · 01-08-2011, 05:43 PM

How the heck do I get this thing off? I don't have any hardcore flat blades, I guess I need to run to Sears real quick. Is there a special tool for this? If there is it should be in the darn tool kit.

jasperboy · 01-08-2011, 05:53 PM

Many just use a large washer and some vise grips.

**ringadingh** · 01-08-2011, 06:24 PM

And don't tighten it much when you replace it, the same goes especially true for the oil filters. Just barely hand tight is enough. They seem to tighten themselves pretty good over time.

usranger74 · 01-08-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonc32amg

How the heck do I get this thing off? I don't have any hardcore flat blades, I guess I need to run to Sears real quick. Is there a special tool for this? If there is it should be in the darn tool kit.

Chuckster makes a tool for it.

**minst7877** · 01-08-2011, 06:59 PM

A quarter and a adjustable wrench work well.

DC

jasonc32amg · 01-08-2011, 07:14 PM

Thanks, I tried a quarter and washers and they all would bend...picked up on of the big flat blades from Sears and that knocked it out.

cactusjack · 01-08-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

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Originally Posted by jasonc32amg

How the heck do I get this thing off? I don't have any hardcore flat blades, I guess I need to run to Sears real quick. Is there a special tool for this? If there is it should be in the darn tool kit.

Chuckster makes a tool for it.

Chuckster makes a tool that is machined to fit the slot so it doesn't damage the filler cap.

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-08-2011, 09:21 PM

I keep a silver dollar handy and it work just great. Don't over tighten and like Ring says especially don't over tighten the oil filter. It will be a pain to try to get off the next time.

fish · 01-08-2011, 09:31 PM

my rubber O-ring under the cap and the cap are boggered-up. I wonder what the stealer would charge for a new cap.

cactusjack · 01-08-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fish

my rubber O-ring under the cap and the cap are boggered-up. I wonder what the stealer would charge for a new cap.

Probably more than you'd care to pay for one.

**BudMan** · 01-08-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by fish

my rubber O-ring under the cap and the cap are boggered-up. I wonder what the stealer would charge for a new cap.

Probably more than you'd care to pay for one.

That's a safe bet. :)

VulcanE · 01-08-2011, 10:36 PM

The one I have is from Cobra, but it looks just like this one, and this one has a good price.

CLICH HERE

And here's a whole page of different styles/colors

Click Here

hammer · 01-09-2011, 01:45 AM

Special tool #whatever. Find a big fender washer that fits right. Get a longish bolt and 2 nuts. Sandwich the washer between the nuts on the end of the bolt. Works perfect. Get an extra washer for your tool kit. A screw driver through the hole in the washer works well too.

fish · 01-09-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

The one I have is from Cobra, but it looks just like this one, and this one has a good price.

CLICH HERE

And here's a whole page of different styles/colors

Click Here

jasonc32amg · 01-09-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

The one I have is from Cobra, but it looks just like this one, and this one has a good price.

CLICH HERE

And here's a whole page of different styles/colors

Click Here

Nice indeed.

Figures I just come across an article talking about how royal purple is among the worst of the synthetics for bikes. I guess I'll be switching it out in 1,000 miles. :-/

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jasonc32amg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 105	Oil Filler Cap?? Thanks, I tried a quarter and washers and they all would bend...picked up on of the big flat blades from Sears and that knocked it out.
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Oil Filler Cap?? I keep a silver dollar handy and it work just great. Don't over tighten and like Ring says especially don't over tighten the oil filter. It will be a pain to try to get off the next time. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Oil Filler Cap?? my rubber O-ring under the cap and the cap are boggered-up. I wonder what the stealer would charge for a new cap. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Oil Filler Cap?? The one I have is from Cobra, but it looks just like this one, and this one has a good price. CLICH HERE And here's a whole page of different styles/colors Click Here __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Oil Filler Cap?? Special tool #whatever. Find a big fender washer that fits right. Get a longish bolt and 2 nuts. Sandwich the washer between the nuts on the end of the bolt. Works perfect. Get an extra washer for your tool kit. A screw driver through the hole in the washer works well too. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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