How to mess up your Monday.

**Big Dave** · 31st August 2009, 13:30

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** · 31st August 2009, 13:33

lol, bummer

**aer0** · 31st August 2009, 13:46

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

**fatzx10r** · 31st August 2009, 13:48

Originally Posted by aer0

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:Me** · 31st August 2009, 13:49

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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

...or in the fark'n ignition!

**hayd3n** · 31st August 2009, 13:49

also you can use graphite
its a dry lube

**R6_kid:Me** · 31st August 2009, 13:50

Originally Posted by aer0

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:Me** · 31st August 2009, 13:54

Originally Posted by R6_kid

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** · 31st August 2009, 13:54

Because wax is sticky?

**vifferman** · 31st August 2009, 13:55

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** · 31st August 2009, 13:57

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 31st August 2009, 14:00

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

**1wheel riot** · 31st August 2009, 14:05

that suks

**Mully** · 31st August 2009, 15:11

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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** · 31st August 2009, 15:16

Originally Posted by Mully

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