Topic: Removing the gas latch pin

[kevins750]

Can I safely remove and reuse that pin holding the thumb latch on a 750 tank? If so how?

[City Boy]

Hi kevin.You can remove the pin with a small drift punch.As it comes out the flared end will flatten out.You can then reinstall and re-flare the end with a centre punch.    Rock On

[Alan F.]

If the pin is beyond use afterward (and you're not a purist...) Hondaman has stainless screws and acorn nuts available for a few bucks that'll hold your cap and latch on there.  You'll never accidentally scratch your tank up with tools while tightening these finger tight (with a dot of blue loctite) either.

[Gorms]

When I bought a cap it did not come with a pin so I just went to the harware store and bough a long bolt (M2.5 maybe?) and a lock nut.  Cut off any excess threads and it looks just fine.

[kevins750]

Thanks guys...Just going to get the tank painted and wanted it removed for blasting..

[Johnie]

Be careful as I have seen people bend that hinge from smacking that pin.