Locked out of petrol tank (and eftpos expired) - The Story.

[Blackshear]

So in the short space of about 20 minutes, I;

Found out something is stuck in my tanks keyhole - thus impeding the necessary turning motion, opening the eating cavity, begging to be fed.
Blast, only 5-10k's left on the guess-o-meter. Not going to make it to work!

Carry on towards the supermarket, because food in the morning is more important than getting to work early, yes?
I even treated myself to some wildberry sorbet, choritzo's and smoked almonds.
Swipe the onecard, fuck yes $4.55 savings, swipe eftpos, DECLINED/EXPIRED. Thanks ANZ, for being so prompt with my new card I asked for 2 weeks ago to avoid exactly this.

Thank god I didn't get two tyres and a chain straight after work.

TL;DR

How the fuck do I get whatever it may be impeding the full key plunge, out of the goddamn key hole? I've tried a strong magnet on the end of a paper clip, but that's pretty much my list done.

[FJRider]

CRC sprayed in ... a bit of lube, and may blast any shit out as well ...

[Blackshear]

CRC sprayed in ... a bit of lube, and may blast any shit out as well ...

To no avail.
The key turns half way, and a latch is catching or not catching somewhere in the assembly. Not that I can buy petrol ha ha, but still, rather infuriating.

[FJRider]

To no avail.
The key turns half way, and a latch is catching or not catching somewhere in the assembly. Not that I can buy petrol ha ha, but still, rather infuriating.

Boiling water in the key hole sometimes helps (expands the internal parts) ... with a bit of CRC after its cooled down. Keep working the key back and forward ... dont break/bend the key though ..

[Blackshear]

Boiling water in the key hole sometimes helps (expands the internal parts) ... with a bit of CRC after its cooled down. Keep working the key back and forward ... dont break/bend the key though ..

Gave it a last attempt with your idea, but still nothing. Goddamnit. Saw my pushbike lurking in the garage, then noticed a flat goddamn tyre. Maybe the forces that be are giving me a sign.

'Chris, do not go to work tomorrow!'

[reemit]

it may be impeding the full key plunge,

Its farked, drill the bugger out.

[slofox]

Don't bother buying a lottery ticket today...

[shafty]

Gave it a last attempt with your idea, but still nothing. Goddamnit. Saw my pushbike lurking in the garage, then noticed a flat goddamn tyre. Maybe the forces that be are giving me a sign.

'Chris, do not go to work tomorrow!'

Or "Chris, look after your gear"

[davereid]

Compressed air might dislodge whatever is causing the problem. Of course, it may be that someone has forced something in there...

[Mully]

Your only option is to disconnect the fuel hose on the bottom of the tank and fill it from the bottom.

You might want to get a funnel, it's a bit of a tight squeeze.

[Devil]

It is a possibility it's not the keyhole, but the actualy lock/catch. While turning the key with one hand, firmly push down on the whole gas cap with the other.

[Blackshear]

It turns out I had it all wrong.
After using a flathead screwdriver to pop open the flap, I found myself deep in the exciting parts.

I think this fucked ball bearing retainer (Above larger ball bearing) was jammed somewhere in the 'locking pin cup', and would only let the locking pins retract half way.

Re-bend cap, re-insert, works like it did the last time I filled up, SUCCESS!
Only took about 20 minutens, horrah! Now to ride around all day with a migraine and get an eftpos card!

On an unrelated note, this HTC HD2 isn't that shit hot at taking pictures.

[blackdog]

throw it away, replace with this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Fuel-tanks/auction-293207737.htm

[R6_kid]

sucks to be you.

[wysper]

sucks to be you.

:rofl: now that is classic kiwibiker empathy for you right there!

[Ixion]

:rofl: now that is classic kiwibiker empathy for you right there!

It's all love and disrespect here.

[reemit]

Looks suspiciously steampunk

[Blackshear]

It's all love and disrespect here.

But - It's all fair, right?

Right?