Oil Filler Cap

**bearbait** · 05-10-2011, 07:23 PM

I apologize in advance for asking a question which MUST have been addressed before, but Search really sucks and I can't find anything germane.

The question: what is the best replacement members have found for the cursed, impossible-to-remove oil filler cap on 1600 Nomads? I see Fire & Steel offers one that appears to be knurled and usable. Are there others which are preferable?

(I ask this after having had to use a set of 24" Channel Locks to remove a stubbornly stuck filler cap.)

cajun2wheels · 05-10-2011, 07:27 PM

I just use a fender washer and vice grips.Never had any problem getting it off.There are several replacements like you are looking for on Ebay.

**Cajunrider** · 05-10-2011, 07:32 PM

I use a large wide blade flat screwdriver and have not marred the finish in the groove. Works good for me.

**ringadingh** · 05-10-2011, 08:58 PM

I use a large washer, but don't put it back on too tight. Just a gentle snug is all you need. They seem to tighten themselves over time.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-10-2011, 09:15 PM

I use a silver dollar and pair of pliers.

VulcanE · 05-11-2011, 09:32 AM

Check out this page. I use a Cobra cap that is like the second one down. I like the ones with the thumb blade, makes it easy to turn.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R4...All-Categories

blowndodge · 05-11-2011, 11:07 AM

I don't have a silver dollar. :'(

But like Steve said, very lightly snug and you'll be fine...

usranger74 · 05-11-2011, 11:16 AM

One of our members, Chuckster, makes a "tool" to use with a 3/8" drive that works for me.

rickyboy · 05-11-2011, 11:26 AM

This is what I went with when I got home after needing to add oil on my trip to Custer. Works great but like BD and others have said. Just snug it.

recumbentbob · 05-11-2011, 05:50 PM

Make one, here's how.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/New_Knobsgadget.htm

**bearbait** · 05-15-2011, 01:19 PM

Thanks for all the tips, guys.

05-10-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
bearbait Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greene County, NY Posts: 143	Oil Filler Cap I apologize in advance for asking a question which MUST have been addressed before, but Search really sucks and I can't find anything germane. The question: what is the best replacement members have found for the cursed, impossible-to-remove oil filler cap on 1600 Nomads? I see Fire & Steel offers one that appears to be knurled and usable. Are there others which are preferable? (I ask this after having had to use a set of 24" Channel Locks to remove a stubbornly stuck filler cap.) __________________ VBA #00794 2011 Vaquero (Ebony) replaced 2008 Nomad 1600 (Blue/Silver) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Oil Filler Cap I just use a fender washer and vice grips.Never had any problem getting it off.There are several replacements like you are looking for on Ebay. __________________
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05-10-2011, 07:32 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Oil Filler Cap I use a large wide blade flat screwdriver and have not marred the finish in the groove. Works good for me. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Oil Filler Cap I use a large washer, but don't put it back on too tight. Just a gentle snug is all you need. They seem to tighten themselves over time. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-10-2011, 09:15 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Oil Filler Cap I use a silver dollar and pair of pliers. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2011, 09:32 AM	#6
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Oil Filler Cap Check out this page. I use a Cobra cap that is like the second one down. I like the ones with the thumb blade, makes it easy to turn. http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R4...All-Categories __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-11-2011, 11:07 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Oil Filler Cap I don't have a silver dollar. :'( But like Steve said, very lightly snug and you'll be fine... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-11-2011, 11:16 AM	#8
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Oil Filler Cap One of our members, Chuckster, makes a "tool" to use with a 3/8" drive that works for me. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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05-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#9
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Oil Filler Cap This is what I went with when I got home after needing to add oil on my trip to Custer. Works great but like BD and others have said. Just snug it. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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05-11-2011, 05:50 PM	#10
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Oil Filler Cap Make one, here's how. http://www.gadgetjq.com/New_Knobsgadget.htm __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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05-15-2011, 01:19 PM	#11
bearbait Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greene County, NY Posts: 143	Oil Filler Cap Thanks for all the tips, guys. __________________ VBA #00794 2011 Vaquero (Ebony) replaced 2008 Nomad 1600 (Blue/Silver)
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