How to mess up your Monday.

[Big Dave]

Break the key off in the fuel cap.

Thanks to the lads at amps I's on the road again now.

Remember to lube your mechanisms. They are high, somewhat exposed and fill up with gunk.

[fatzx10r]

lol, bummer

[aer0]

this might be a stupid question... but what does one lube a lock with?

[fatzx10r]

this might be a stupid question... but what does one lube a lock with?

i used a little chain lube on one of my bikes, never had any probs after that.

[DMNTD]

Break the key off in the fuel cap....

...or in the fark'n ignition! <_<

[hayd3n]

also you can use graphite
its a dry lube

[R6_kid]

this might be a stupid question... but what does one lube a lock with?

you can use graphite grease if you really want, otherwise a drop of engine oil, or a spot of chain lube(not wax) will do the trick.

[The Stranger]

you can use graphite grease if you really want, otherwise a drop of engine oil, or a spot of chain lube(not wax) will do the trick.

Why not wax?

[Jizah]

Because wax is sticky?

[vifferman]

The trouble with graphite (or anything waxy) is that (as far as I know) most gas cap locks are close-ended, so they can fill up. I know of people who have fastidiously used graphite lubes (as that's what is generally recommended for locks) only to have them eventually get bunged up and stop working. A thin lube like WD40 is generally better: it doesn't lube as well, but neither does it build up in the lock.

[aer0]

The trouble with graphite (or anything waxy) is that (as far as I know) most gas cap locks are close-ended, so they can fill up. I know of people who have fastidiously used graphite lubes (as that's what is generally recommended for locks) only to have them eventually get bunged up and stop working. A thin lube like WD40 is generally better: it doesn't lube as well, but neither does it build up in the lock.

so WD40/CRC might be the best "off the shelf" kinda thing that i would have sitting about in the garage? or maybe just a bit of fresh engine oil?

[scracha]

Use WD40 in cold parts of the country as it stops your fuel cap/ignition icing up.

[1wheel riot]

that suks:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Mully]

Remember to lube you mechanisms..

But not in public, cos you'll be arrested.

DAMHIK.

Does anyone know the best way to lubricate an ignition barrel? Graphite?? Or will that gunk it up too?

[hayd3n]

But not in public, cos you'll be arrested.

DAMHIK.

Does anyone know the best way to lubricate an ignition barrel? Graphite?? Or will that gunk it up too?

i always use graphtie never had a problem yet

[R6_kid]

Why not wax?

It's like accidentally using hair wax instead of body lotion...

[Slyer]

I hear loctite works well.

[gijoe1313]

Good on ya Big Dave, keeping it real for all of us! :pinch: So, did you do it at AMPS or did it happen somewhere and they happen to provide sterling service and came to you?

[The Stranger]

It's like accidentally using hair wax instead of body lotion...

I would know what hair wax is like because?

[R6_kid]

I would know what hair wax is like because?

because of that full head of hair you've been showing off for the last 20 years...

[Buellistic]

Break the key off in the fuel cap.


Who's a big klutz then?


Saying that, I do find the key is a bit stiff to turn on mine too.........I was also told to push down on the filler cap when I unlock the fuel cap.

[Big Dave]

Good on ya Big Dave, keeping it real for all of us! :pinch: So, did you do it at AMPS or did it happen somewhere and they happen to provide sterling service and came to you?

Well - if BD is anything it's lucky - even when he's unlucky. When I crashed it was into an emegency services vehicle. When I broke the drive belt it was next to two spare test bikes. So naturally this happen right next to an executive taxi being groomed.
Home - spare key in co-pilot's kit - amps where I was in and out in 10 minutes. New key ordered.

[Big Dave]

Who's a big klutz then?


Saying that, I do find the key is a bit stiff to turn on mine too.........I was also told to push down on the filler cap when I unlock the fuel cap.

4 years old metal fatigued, gloved hand, you know the rest.

[gijoe1313]

And they don't call him Big Dave fer nuffink! Everything is super sized! Even the mistakes! :pinch:

[Boob Johnson]

...or in the fark'n ignition! <_<
ha ha, speaking from experience? :laugh:

[ready4whatever]

Damn that sucks. I have days that everything goes wrong. most of them are like that :(