Topic: Painting around tank lid key? (Pics included)

[drdreas]

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?



thanks,

[Fritz]

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.

[Stev-o]

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?!?

[drdreas]

I found the part number for the "lock filler lid", so I guess Im just going to order a new one and replace it.

Thanks