Unlockable gas caps. Risky?

[DucatiTorrey]

I am considering getting a billet gas cap for bling factor. How risky is this if it doesn't have a lock? I don't park my bike outside at night, and if i ride it somewhere it may only be out for a few hours. I guess it depends on where i live too.

anyone have any thoughts? i ahve heard of people punching holes in tanks down south to steal gas. i guess this way they can just have it, right?

oh, and does anyone know if these fit a 696?
http://www.carbon-imports.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=97
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[junior varsity]

Question: Does your car have a locking gas cap? I drive my cage most days of the week. DIdn't come with a locking gas cap, never needed a locking gas cap. When gas shot up to $5 in ATL for a bit, I considered getting one to keep folks from siphoning from my tank while I was away. Didn't end up doing it, didn't need it. With the bike, this is a much smaller concern. Much much smaller. How long are you away from it when it isn't put away? For me, not very, I'm on it and riding. Filling up is much easier with a non-locking gas cap.

[DucatiTorrey]

point taken. Ha, they could steal $6 in gas! ha ha ha

anyways, will that thing fit? the company wont get back to me.

[MotoCreations]

1) most thieves are too exposed in siphoning gas from a motorcycle.  Not much gas to steal either!

2) i'd rather have them steal the gas and do no damage if at all possible.  PITA for oneself with no gas.  But better and cheaper than fixing damage.

3) it's easier to STEAL your motorcycle (ie: roll away or load into a truck) than it is to steal the gasoline out of the fuel tank

Only negative about a non-locking gascap (trick looking ones) is that people will want to touch / play with them.  Usually more damage from this or if they should drop the cap while off and damage it.

[junior varsity]

Not sure based on this picture:



The guys at Motowheels will know whether older monster fuel caps like the one you pictured are interchangeable with new style. no fhe.

[Cloner]

I've had a non-locking gas cap on my SS for years and I've never had any problem with tampering.  YMMV, but I wouldn't worry too much.

[JEFF_H]

I would say depends where you park.

if you park somewhere where lots of people are
-young
-stupid
-drunk

one of ems gonna get the brilliant idea to stick something in there.
examples- college campus, grocery store, bar, any state where you frequently hear 'Hold my beer....now watch this'

[Punx Clever]

...any state where you frequently hear 'Hold my beer....now watch this'

So... pretyy much anywhere?

[junior varsity]

including my garage

[Fergus]

That seems pricey for a gas cap, but it looks cool  .

Yean, I'd also be worried about the kids and people with diminished capacity thinking it'd be funny to put crap in there.

[Aflac]

If you do decide to get an aftermarket gas cap make darn sure it can breath. Your factory cap lets air in and out. I bought one that had air ports on it but wasn't able to breath right and so it now holds paper on my desk... Very flashy paper weight I might add..

[duc996]

I thought about getting unlockable gas cap,i'm just afraid some jealous mofo might put something in there and mess up my ride.

[SacDuc]

I would say depends where you park.

if you park somewhere where lots of people are
-young
-stupid
-drunk

one of ems gonna get the brilliant idea to stick something in there.
examples- college campus, grocery store, bar, any state where you frequently hear 'Hold my beer....now watch this'

I live next to a community college. I weep for the future of humanity. But I still don't worry about my gas tanks. Not because nothing bad could happen but rather because I choose not to live in constant fear of bad things happening.

sac

[junior varsity]

If you do decide to get an aftermarket gas cap make darn sure it can breath. Your factory cap lets air in and out. I bought one that had air ports on it but wasn't able to breath right and so it now holds paper on my desk... Very flashy paper weight I might add..

Had the same issue. Quick use of a small drill bit on the new gas cap's flange and it was good to go. I had just filled it up (very little air space in the tank) and as fuel was pulled from the tank, air could not fill the void and thus gas did not want to flow. Easy fix. You may be able to do the same.

I live next to a community college. I weep for the future of humanity. But I still don't worry about my gas tanks. Not because nothing bad could happen but rather because I choose not to live in constant fear of bad things happening.

sac

Amen.

[NorDog]

Topic: Unlockable gas caps. Risky?

I unlock mine all the time, and no problems yet.  Just be sure your fingers are clear before you button 'er up again.