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Alternatives for gas caps?

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I picked up a 1980 GS750E for a project bike, and one of the issues (among many) is the lack of a gas cap. I am wondering if anyone has found any aftermarket replacements that will work. If Suzuki offered the gas cap as a set with the ignition lock and seat lock(which I also need at some point), I would order from my dealer, but I would like to stick to one key if possible...
 
Thank you. $15.00 is well within the budget for this bike. The girlfriend gave me a cap on spending,[-X but some things will just have to go unmentioned...:-\"
 
BikeNut said:
Thank you. $15.00 is well within the budget for this bike. The girlfriend gave me a cap on spending,[-X but some things will just have to go unmentioned...:-\"
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Understand...it's cheaper than real a Suzuki cap...but it still has a key. A key that won't match your other key.

So the two key problem has yet to be solved.

Later,
Bob T.
 
Well, since I don't have any keys for this bike at the moment, the two key problem isn't really a problem, yet...
 
alternatives

alternatives

rag, plastic bags, duct tape, properly carved block of wood, rubber plug from home depot, rubber test plug from lowes, rubber ball (inserted with a hammer)
socks, wax, ear wax, bees wax, crayolas, palm of hand, properly sized ball of rubber bands, plastic lid from a jar, playdough, elephant t_sticle ect...
hoped you liked reading this!
p.s. e-bay, used..
 
rustybronco said:
rag, plastic bags, duct tape, properly carved block of wood, rubber plug from home depot, rubber test plug from lowes, rubber ball (inserted with a hammer)
socks, wax, ear wax, bees wax, crayolas, palm of hand, properly sized ball of rubber bands, plastic lid from a jar, playdough, elephant t_sticle ect...
hoped you liked reading this!
p.s. e-bay, used..
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I tried using an elephant t_sticle with the last bike. The elephant wasn't real impressed, and it kinda hindered the gas mileage, you know with the elephant dragging and all....:oops:
 
IIRC, you may be able to have a new key cut with a profile that matches the ignition on one side, and the gas cap on the other. After a while, you learn which way goes up for which.

Maybe. Possibly.

Anyone remember if this really works...?
 
BikeNut said:
I tried using an elephant t_sticle with the last bike. The elephant wasn't real impressed, and it kinda hindered the gas mileage, you know with the elephant dragging and all....:oops:
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I guess i should have been a little clearer i meant just the T_sticle (notice i didn't elephant and!) but all in all a good comeback!!!!!!!
 
The elephant will be happy to hear that the previous owner showed up with the original gas cap...and the petcock...and the two tank badges...

Thank you all for the tips and advice.
 
OH GREAT! And I had an elephant all boxed up for you.

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Now what am I supposed to do with it? 8-[
 
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Well.... Found out something interesting.... If you don't feed them they kinda stop moving and start smelling funny :oops: So now I have a very large, very smelly box with stalled out elephant in it and the trash men say they won't touch it... Now what? 8-[
 
runewolf said:
Well.... Found out something interesting.... If you don't feed them they kinda stop moving and start smelling funny :oops: So now I have a very large, very smelly box with stalled out elephant in it and the trash men say they won't touch it... Now what? 8-[
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Ebay......:|
 
bwringer said:
you may be able to have a new key cut with a profile that matches the ignition on one side, and the gas cap on the other. After a while, you learn which way goes up for which.

Maybe. Possibly.
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Don't forget to get the third side cut for the seat lock...:shock:#-o:lol::wink:
 
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