marriedman Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I've been thinking about getting a keyless gas cap, but the ones that I am finding are not hinged. I don't like the fact that you have to hold on to the gas cap. You run the risk of dropping it while fueling up. Anybody know of one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 nope. there are none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Dammit. Oh well. It's not that big of a deal I guess. Stick with the keyed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 you can always drill a hole in the cap parts and attach them with a cable. i have seen that done before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 I used to have a bike with a keyless gas cap, but I can't remember what it was. You had to push down on the cap and push a button off to the side a little, which unfastened the cap. Seems like it might have been a 1971 Honda 350, but just kind of guessing. Just set the cap on the pump, on the ground, not a big deal. That's the way almost all used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 When I bought my keyless gas cap I envisioned dropping it and watching the thing roll across the parking lot and down into a storm drain. Fortunately, after six hundred thousand million fill-ups later I have yet to drop it. It fits nicely into the map pocket of my tankbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 That looks cool, but why do you have that rather than the lockable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 That looks cool, but why do you have that rather than the lockable? Honestly, I wanted an all black gas cap and was too lazy to tear the stock one apart to paint it. Plus a lot less wear and tear on the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 That looks cool, but why do you have that rather than the lockable? For me it would be strictly convenience. Plus I don't like my keyring hanging down enough to scratch the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 Okay Dutch, that works. MarriedMan, keyring? I've never, ever, ever used a keyring on a bike. Ever, Never, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 In Bristol a several years back, CaptainApe lost the carbon fiber cap on his RSV4. We spent time in Lowe's trying to source a replacement in the form of a plumbing test plug. One day like that and I bet you never have it happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnykaboom Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Okay Dutch, that works. MarriedMan, keyring? I've never, ever, ever used a keyring on a bike. Ever, Never, ever. my first bike was a 1977 CB550 honda. had the ignition key on my keyring along with all my other keys. went through the original ignition switch, and then two more before i found out the only key on the ring should be the ignition key. all the extra weight and bouncing around from all the other keys kept frying the ignition switch. in conclusion 1 split ring, 1 ignition key, 1 small day-glo tag so you wont lose it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 Totally off the topic of the original post, but I use one of these. Used to have a boat key on it, now have one for each of my keys. Shortened the little rope loop so it doesn't flap around much, it is easily visible, and soft so it wont scratch anything. Plus it floats! On the topic: I had a keyless tank lid on my monster because I wanted it solid black or silver colored (stock was gold w/ silver ring). I was going to take it apart to paint, but I managed to break off one of the tabs that the hinge pin passes through while trying to drive the pin out. After learning how much a new cover costs, I opted for aftermarket which meant no key and no hinge. Not sure what material honda casts their cover out of, but be careful if you opt for disassembly and painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted June 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2014 Okay Dutch, that works. MarriedMan, keyring? I've never, ever, ever used a keyring on a bike. Ever, Never, ever. Yep, no key rings for me, never ever, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Okay Dutch, that works. MarriedMan, keyring? I've never, ever, ever used a keyring on a bike. Ever, Never, ever. Yep, no key rings for me, never ever, too. I have the bike key, luggage key and my house key. I didn't think that was too bad. It's not like I have the janitors keyring. Truth be told, this is the keyring I have now: meh. The keys don't come off and go back on very smooth/quick either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted June 12, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2014 This is what you need http://www.lowes.com/pd_33292-37672-701278_0__?productId=4712763&Ntt=key+rings&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dkey%2Brings&facetInfo= one side on your bike key, other side hooked on your zipper pull on your jacket or suit.... Keys in your pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozyproductions Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Not to resurrect this one but what about just taking off a glove and sitting all the rest of your keys, on your key ring, on the glove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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