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Offline Tugboat

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How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« on: October 26, 2011, 08:45:14 AM »
I'm about 98% done on this bike I'm building. The owner had the tank and side covers painted - they look really great. But I'm having trouble getting the cap back on there. I think I'm missing a pin (or 2) and a spring that goes under the retention latch? And if you push the pin through, how do you secure it at both ends?

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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2011, 09:15:43 AM »
You're definitely missing the pin.  Some use a small bolt for a pin, and use a nut to secure it.
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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2011, 09:16:11 AM »
Paint looks nice.
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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2011, 09:22:17 AM »
Here's a pic of the pin and spring you're missing.  I think Hondaman sells the pins but I wouldn't know where to get the spring.  Joker Machine sells the entire latch mechanism below.

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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2011, 10:09:19 AM »
The original pin is a really long rivet.  My latch broke and I bought a nos Honda locking gas cap latch.  It is held on by a long screw.  I think its a much better latch as I can close and latch the cap with one hand.

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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2011, 11:49:41 AM »
Thanks y'all! I got in touch with Bryan @ Joker Machine and he's gonna get me some bolts/nuts/washers & a spring. Great customer service and great products there at JM.

BTW here's the tank mocked-up on the frame. That paint IS nice!! :)

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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2011, 12:10:06 PM »
So smooth you could comb your hair by the reflection...NICE!
I am starting to dig that Jade Green very much.
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Re: How do you install the gas cap? CB500
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2011, 02:02:01 PM »
I did away with the rivet and got a SS bolt and locking nut. Looks and works perfect. Yours is in decenet shape I would reuse it.
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