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Offline drdreas

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Painting around tank lid key? (Pics included)
« on: May 14, 2010, 03:19:18 PM »
I'm rebuilding my 77 CB750 from the ground up, including paint. The lid for the fuel filler has a lock with a key hole, and I originally tried to mask around it but it looks terrible. Any suggestions? Can I replace this part? Should I paint just the black plastic part, or paint all, including the metal where the key inserts?



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Offline Fritz

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Re: Painting around tank lid key? (Pics included)
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 04:34:55 PM »
Why didn't you just take the lock out before painting the lid? It's only held by a large clip on the back side. There a small pin at the end of the lock that can be driven out. After that you can take the lock apart and straighten the bent slot.
« Last Edit: May 14, 2010, 04:36:28 PM by Fritz »
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: Painting around tank lid key? (Pics included)
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2010, 04:41:21 PM »
The chrome looks a little mangled too[?], I'd replace it.
My 550 uses any key to open the lid, so rekeying to match the ignition should not be an issue.
How 'bout more pics of the bike?!?
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Re: Painting around tank lid key? (Pics included)
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2010, 09:43:42 AM »
I found the part number for the "lock filler lid", so I guess Im just going to order a new one and replace it.

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