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Fuel tank gasket
deltarider:
I know it is difficult to fit one. That's why I won't. My tank vents very well. ;D
DomP:
Are we talking about the same cap as is fitted to a 550f?
Oddjob:
No the F has a different cap Dom.
The easiest way to fit the gasket is to remove the inner part from the outer chrome shell, look inside and you’ll see 4 pointed pieces of metal holding it in. Just get a screwdriver under a couple of them and bend them up a little, the inners come out if 2 are bent normally. Fit the gasket, bend the prongs back to shape and refit.
You can clean up the rust on the underside of the cap at the same time. Maybe paint it to stop it reoccurring.
DomP:
Firstly, so good to hear from you Ken! I hope you are feeling better by the day. That puts my mind at rest as mine was easy to fit
Oddjob:
Getting a little stronger each day Dom. Will be next year though I’m ready to ride a bike again I reckon. Walking with crutches now but tire easily, about 30 yards is my limit at the moment.
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