I had exactly the same issue. Linishing was the answer
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| Author: | Lars [ 12 Mar 2014 20:29 ] |
| Post subject: | S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
The petrol tank cap on my (small tank) S1 is becoming harder and harder to remove, it looks like the plastic collar on the cap is the issue. What do you advise, at the moment sanding it down seems the best option? Any ideas please. |
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| Author: | neilc [ 12 Mar 2014 20:39 ] |
| Post subject: | S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Replacement saddles can be ordered from Newton for around £15. |
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| Author: | mojomick [ 12 Mar 2014 20:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Mine started doing that last year. I just linished some of the plastic away. Don't know why it's growing after 16 years though. |
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| Author: | Adam [ 12 Mar 2014 21:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
I had exactly the same issue. Linishing was the answer
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| Author: | Maz [ 12 Mar 2014 22:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Ethanol. |
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| Author: | Jill Brown [ 12 Mar 2014 22:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Maz wrote: Ethanol. A bit too harsh for my tastes....prefer gin and tonic or a nice Sauvignon blanc... 
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| Author: | brother in buells [ 12 Mar 2014 22:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Here is the solution, http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/m ... 1394419905 |
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| Author: | Lars [ 13 Mar 2014 00:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Thanks for the advice, took the cheap option and attacked the plastic with my Chinese Dremel copy, now it fits, and the "Dremel's" in the bin. How long till I need to do it again I wonder? |
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| Author: | barney [ 13 Mar 2014 10:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Jill Brown wrote: Maz wrote: Ethanol. A bit too harsh for my tastes....prefer gin and tonic or a nice Sauvignon blanc...  
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 13 Mar 2014 11:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
barney wrote: Jill Brown wrote: Maz wrote: Ethanol. A bit too harsh for my tastes....prefer gin and tonic or a nice Sauvignon blanc... Jill wasn't allowed in here under the old management. This place is going to the dogs
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| Author: | Matron [ 13 Mar 2014 12:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Jill, have you found a nice handbag, that you can fit a bottle of wine in yet? 
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| Author: | WILLYBUELL [ 13 Mar 2014 20:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Jill wasn't allowed in here under the old management. This place is going to the dogs 
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Mar 2014 20:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Neither are you  ........moved !
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| Author: | MadRat [ 13 Mar 2014 21:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
brother in buells wrote: Here is the solution, http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/m ... 1394419905 Where do you get the parts kit from? |
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| Author: | pash [ 13 Mar 2014 21:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: S1 Lightning petrol tank cap sticking. |
Maz wrote: Neither are you ........moved !
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