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'77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« on: August 07, 2007, 04:35:14 PM »
My '77 400 super sport came with an "interesting" fuel filler configuration, a little steel cap (looks like it is of a lawn tractor), covered by a black sheet metal monstrosity. One of my major upgrades to my bike was to install a '76 750f fuel tank ($40) which solved my problem and helped the appearance greatly.

I was just wondering if anyone felt this way about the design.
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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2007, 07:30:55 AM »
It's definitely personal preference.  I'm sure the thinking back in the late 70's was that the trap door would discourage gas thieves.  In reality, it's not any safer, maybe even less so, then the locks on the protruding filler necks.

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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2007, 09:25:39 AM »
I personally dislike the protruding filler caps.  I'll keep my door, thanks. :)
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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2007, 10:22:45 AM »
It is what it is.  You open it, put gas in, then you close it.  I'm too busy watching out for other vehicles and road hazards to notice the gas filler while driving.

I have ridden bikes with both styles of gas caps.  And, about town, I've noticed no increased tendency for offers of planned parentage regarding either gas cap style.

Anyone else attracted a mate with their gas cap?

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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2007, 10:24:10 AM »
dude,your killing me. :D
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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2007, 10:37:17 AM »
Don't know what I would do without a daily dose of Lloyd-casum!! :D
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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2007, 10:38:55 AM »
I have also ridden bikes with both exposed and concealed gas caps.

I have noticed that the loose end of my helmet strap seems to flap with more intensity on bikes with exposed caps. I believe it to be some sort of aerodynamic issue - wind tunnel testing may confirm this.

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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2007, 10:45:53 AM »
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Anyone else attracted a mate with their gas cap?

I did... but it wasn't my gas cap that was protruding at the time.

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Re: '77 gas cap (ugly or not)
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2007, 11:42:38 AM »
but wouldn't the wind drag coeffeicient....


oh, never mind.


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