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New Bike, Gas Cap Question

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#1 ·
I just brought home a crusty 1985 r80rt and the gas cap spins around when i turn the key. The whole cap just spins and spins, either direction. The key does nothing, but the cap stays flush. What am i doing wrong?
 
#2 ·
Aren't those the bikes with the horizontal pistons that I'm always tempted to put my FEET on, when riding? (lol).

Seriously...........did you figure out what was wrong? examine the opening and the Cap. Anything LOOK whacked out, worn or broken?

when you have the cap in your hands and turn the key in the cap, do you see any movement of any latches or anything? Any evidence that turning the key is doing ANYTHING functional to the cap?

-Soupy
 
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