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It would lack the ST1300's 'anti-theft' feature but if that's the only consideration you'd just remove it when away for an extended period of time. It would still be an improvement for fueling-only stops. Another option would be to get a new 1100 gas cap or rekey the gas cap so the ignition and gas cap use different keys. And I'd still remove it in extended absences.Uncle Phil said:
The ST1100 gas cap does not have a lock as does the 1300. There is a keyed locking lid that opens to gain access to the cap which is a twist off- same set-up as a locking fuel filler door on a car. The OP is looking for a way to have this lid operate normally- unlatch and latch so that it stays closed- without having to use a key.
Ah this is akin to my old GL1000. Without using the short-key mod the only thing that comes to my mind is replacing the lock with some kind of pull or knob and strategically mounting a magnet inside. Pull open/drop close. A cooler mod would be to use a magnet with a stereo cabinet door latch. Push down open/push down latch. This might take a lot more work to function while preserving the fit of the lid to the tank.
I concur. And a locksmith might be able to defeat the lock so that a key blank turned into a key knob could operate the door without fear of bike theft.
Now that looks like a great idea... except for the part where it says "not intended for use in exterior applications."
It shouldn't take a locksmith. If you do any service on your bike yourself, then the lock is child's play. Take the lock off the bike, take it apart, and either glue the pins/sliders in the unlocked position or remove them. Reassemble the lock on the bike and get a key blank (uncut) and make the knob w/ the key blank sticking out of it.
Experience tells me don't "glue" anything... just remove all the pins from the tumbler, that will allow any key (read: a blank) to turn the lock.
I like this idea, I'm gonna guess there is a marine application for a hatch or stow that would be simular to this in some way.
Right you are. Dumb of me to have suggested gluing the pins. Sooner or later, one would break free of the glue and lock the door shut, and by then you would not have a key. And we all know this would have happened when you ran out of gas 147 miles from the nearest civilization and a good samaritan had stopped (without tools) to offer you a few gallons of gas.
Yea, that second and third option (couldn't open the first link) is what I was thinking too. The locking feature I don't care about too much. Never use it on my Buell, and the superglide doesn't have ANY sort of locking cap. You just go over and open it up. I've got 150,000ish miles between the two, and never had a problem to warrant a lock. Of course they are both garaged, and generally don't get left out too much (out of sight) except on trips. That second option is really tugging at me though, lol. Gotta go downstairs and take a look...it's nice that they posted all the measurements on the ad too.
