gas cap removal without key

Frost · March 14, 2005, 08:19:27 PM

how can i remove the gas cap without a key?

The Buddha · March 14, 2005, 09:09:32 PM

OK 01+ cap ... impossible wihtout key, has an added tounge on the bottom to keep you from wrestling the cap out with a crow bar, Yea older gs it was possible ... was hard on the cap but yea could be done.
Cool.
Srinath.

Frost · March 14, 2005, 09:25:43 PM

NO WAY?

?
what are my options then

cummuterguy · March 14, 2005, 09:30:03 PM

locksmith? :dunno:

Frost · March 14, 2005, 09:40:00 PM

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :x

Frost · March 14, 2005, 09:40:36 PM

can anyone teach me how to pick a lock?

weaselnoze · March 14, 2005, 09:42:21 PM

those kind of locks are hard to pick. they have that little metal 'door' that covers the hole. google lockpicking and im sure u'll find stuff. i learned how to pick a house lock with a screwdriver and a saftey pin

Frost · March 14, 2005, 09:48:55 PM

did it work?
F**K!!!!!!!!!

Rashad · March 14, 2005, 09:55:41 PM

call locksmith and show him your title.

Frost · March 14, 2005, 10:02:47 PM

i dont' have title...

i bought this tank off ebay...and the gas cap is stuck on :x

ponchopirate · March 14, 2005, 10:22:55 PM

Don't know if this will help much but the lock on the first tank I had on my GS had been busted with a screwdriver so you could just put anything in there and turn it to open it up. If you don't care about the lock on the tank cap you might be able to just drill it out. Don't know... just a suggestion.

The Buddha · March 14, 2005, 10:27:08 PM

OK hard to pick ... nope ... Werase picked the 04 se7enty7 bought in about 4 seconds flat ... Next lock I am picking definetely need the practice ... he had a set of picks ... I believe they sell them on ebay for like 4-5 bucks a set ... buy one and start opening locks ... OK that opens a whole new can of worms ... so just stay away from my house ... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cool.
Srinath.

Frost · March 14, 2005, 10:33:51 PM

wow...4 seconds!?!??!?
i gotta practice...

Frost · March 14, 2005, 10:35:21 PM

what picks do i need for the GS lock...

The Buddha · March 14, 2005, 10:41:30 PM

He used a little flat L shaped piece ... Like an allen wrench but was flat and had a twist in the short part whihc is what he preloaded the thing with, then he had a straight piece with a little bump in it close to but not at the tip ... that he used to sorta nudge the wafers ... I should start making them ... I do have some high temper stainless sheet lying about ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Frost · March 14, 2005, 10:44:10 PM

but the GS key is "both sided"
how would that work?

weaselnoze · March 14, 2005, 10:45:02 PM

Quote from: seshadri_srinathOK hard to pick ... nope ... Werase picked the 04 se7enty7 bought in about 4 seconds flat ... Next lock I am picking definetely need the practice ... he had a set of picks ... I believe they sell them on ebay for like 4-5 bucks a set ... buy one and start opening locks ... OK that opens a whole new can of worms ... so just stay away from my house ... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cool.
Srinath.

hard for a newb that probably doesnt know how that kind of lock works? probably.. but it is worth a try

aplitz · March 14, 2005, 10:53:48 PM

As a locksmith, I can tell you that the GS lock is easily pickable. As far as the two sided key goes, normally any given lock will only use one side at a time (in the case of Ford 5 cut keys for instance, the ignition uses the bottom cuts, and the trunk the top). I haven't been inside a GS lock, but I would assume it is the case here. Take the tank to a locksmith (or call a mobile guy like me) and have them impression a key for you, or at least pick it if you can't.

On a side note, its not wise to have picks in your posession unless you are a licensed locksmith, since in many states this alone is unlawful. It can be taken, in certain circumstances, as intent to commit burgulary.

Anyway, best of luck.

Aaron

The Buddha · March 14, 2005, 10:55:14 PM

The key is 2 sided, the locks are not ... its 2 sided just to keep you from confusing yourself. You've heard of 1/2 and 1/2 keys ... where someone has a gas cap or ignition replaced and they now have 2 keys for the bike, so they decide to cut 1 profile into 1 side and the other on the other side ... Its a cheap ass lock, anyone should be able to open it ... BTW ... I have opened up the thing from the inside ... its nothing much ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Kerry · March 15, 2005, 01:04:51 AM

Quote from: seshadri_srinathYou've heard of 1/2 and 1/2 keys ... where someone has a gas cap or ignition replaced and they now have 2 keys for the bike, so they decide to cut 1 profile into 1 side and the other on the other side ...

That's exactly how my '99 works. (See the old Finally had a key made! thread.) I put my thumb on the plain side of the key to insert it into the ignition and the gas cap, and on the stamped side to unlock the seat.

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