broken oil cap

[JEEPRUSTY]

I now see a part time hobby for myself in bonding oil caps with loctite.
Have Permatex will travel. These caps can be a bastard to remove without anything sealing them in place.

Its clear pliers of some sort were used the selected tool is what broke the thing.

Slot it then use a big assed screw driver.

 

[tkent02]

Someone didn't like leaks, perhaps, and assembled the entire engine with JB Weld as a sealer.

 

[Agemax]

Someone didn't like leaks, perhaps, and assembled the entire engine with JB Weld as a sealer.

its one of those maintenance free "sealed for life" engines......

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

tig welded from the inside? Now that would be a hoot to do to a friends bike.

 

[tkent02]

Your friend doesn't need any enemies.

 

[Guest]

Who ever put it in last time didn't like you I bet.

 

[loud et]

This cap is driving me crazy.
I wanna get my hands on it and work my magic.

 

[rustybronco]

Using a chisel and smacking counterclockwise has only been successful in disfiguring the cap even more, not loosening anything. I have a replacement ready, from ebay for six bucks.

I bet we can get to ten pages.

Next up... heat the bugger then hit it with a chisel. Or heat, let cool and smack it.

 

[tkent02]

Buy a Honda already.

 

[dorkburger]

This would be my absolute last resort. If the cover is off, drill a large enough hole in the cap, but not so large that it hits the threads, then break the remaining pieces out carefully with a small screwdriver/ hammer. I've done this on steel pipe nipples, so aluminum should break easily.

 

[loud et]

Next up... heat the bugger then hit it with a chisel. Or heat, let cool and smack it.

Next up....throw it in the smelter.

 

[Steve]

I have a replacement ready, from ebay for six bucks.

Suzuki part number 09200-30810. Retails for $7.94, sold for $5.87 at G&S.

I bet we can get to ten pages.

That's going to take a while.

It has just barely gotten into the SECOND page. :-k

Buy a Honda already.

That won't help much. My Honda has a plastic cap that gets just as stuck as a GS cap.

Strangely enough, there is a chrome oil filler cap available for a Wing, as well as a chrome dipstick.
What's so strange about that, you ask? They are hidden under body panels and are not visible.

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[chucksuki]

Strangely enough, there is a chrome oil filler cap available for a Wing, as well as a chrome dipstick.
What's so strange about that, you ask? They are hidden under body panels and are not visible.

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I think I found the reason.

 

[Steve]

I think I found the reason.

Nah, that's one of the early four-cylinder Wings. It never even had the option of getting covered in the plastic that mine has.

You want a race Wing? Here ya go.

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[chucksuki]

WOW! That thing looks crazy.

 

[Killer2600]

Nah, that's one of the early four-cylinder Wings. It never even had the option of getting covered in the plastic that mine has.

You want a race Wing? Here ya go.

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A supersport and wing had a baby! You can keep it, I don't want hot exhaust or a turbo anywhere near my upper extremities/skin.

 

[loud et]

Yeah I saw a Silver wing cafe like this at a vintage bike cruise in last year.
I totally dig it. I like when the mechanical aspects of the bike really stand out.

 

[kerrfunk]

Welp, an update for those interested.
I was able to remove the engine cover. With an axe. (as a wedge)

I took the cover to a local shop where a guy ran a torch over the cap, both sides, and after a minute the cap was able to unscrew.

Next up: change the oil, and then ride it to that shop to take care of the sheared header bolts.

 

[dorkburger]

I was wondering what the outcome was. I saw that you made mention of it very recently.