I dropped my fuel cap, and broke off the 'moving cover' that keeps dirt out of the key opening. 2003 VTX 1300-S
It is HONDA Part Number 17620-KR3-751. This can be found on Bike Bandit for $55 - $60.
On eBay I found seller ewmotorparts and he had one that was compatible. # 401842079767 for less than $20, and ships from the Los Angeles CA area.
However, the new rubber gasket on the inside of the fuel cap would not let you push the cap down far enough into the tank opening, to allow
the 'tongs' to release and clamp onto the inside of the tank, and release the key from the cap.
This can be adjusted with an ignition points file, or similar small file, and SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY remove part of the top of the
tongs, where they will engage the inside of the fuel tank. File off a bit of tong, then rinse the filings off, and see how it fits.
When the tongs finally come all the way out and hold the fuel cap in place, and release the key, then remove Just a Bit More so the cap
won't jam in place, but the gasket still seals the tank. ( No gas leaks ) You only need to remove 1/32 - 1/16 of an inch from the tongs.
Credit for this idea goes to Tom Overton of the Free Souls MC Club. He can fix all kinds of problems on Many different types of bikes and other motor vehicles.
It is HONDA Part Number 17620-KR3-751. This can be found on Bike Bandit for $55 - $60.
On eBay I found seller ewmotorparts and he had one that was compatible. # 401842079767 for less than $20, and ships from the Los Angeles CA area.
However, the new rubber gasket on the inside of the fuel cap would not let you push the cap down far enough into the tank opening, to allow
the 'tongs' to release and clamp onto the inside of the tank, and release the key from the cap.
This can be adjusted with an ignition points file, or similar small file, and SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY remove part of the top of the
tongs, where they will engage the inside of the fuel tank. File off a bit of tong, then rinse the filings off, and see how it fits.
When the tongs finally come all the way out and hold the fuel cap in place, and release the key, then remove Just a Bit More so the cap
won't jam in place, but the gasket still seals the tank. ( No gas leaks ) You only need to remove 1/32 - 1/16 of an inch from the tongs.
Credit for this idea goes to Tom Overton of the Free Souls MC Club. He can fix all kinds of problems on Many different types of bikes and other motor vehicles.
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