3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted July 24, 2010 08:26 PM
45 miles from home, could not fill up!
So I took the 14 to ride to seattle to meet a guy about a new motor for my trail rig when I have to stop for gas. I had pushed the tank till the display flashed low fuel. Found a gas station, swiped card, entered pin, just to have my gas cap not open! I tried and tried to wiggle the freaking key and turn but nothing. It was like it was welded in place. After walking to a auto store for some WD and an hour of soaking it It started to loosen and opened. What can I lube the lock and catches with so this does not happen again? Ive used WD, and motor oil in the past but it washes off very fast from the gas. Im affraid using graphite powder will harm the injectors if it gets into the fuel.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
  
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eklipse636
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posted July 24, 2010 08:35 PM
I would think the graphite lubricant would be the best choice. If you put it in the keyhole I don't think it would get into tank, unless too much was used
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3Boysand3Bikes
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posted July 24, 2010 08:36 PM
I had that happen to the 6r... It needs more than lube... it needs a good cleaning. I covered the tank and actually sprayed some gum out in it and kept picking at it and cleaning it with a toothbrush and a very small gun cleaning tool I have. You would be surprised at the corrosion in there. I now spray it every month or so (with WD-40) and have not had the problem... I almost broke the key off. I check the 14 but it is very clean.. but I do let the 6r sit a lot since I ride the 14 most of the time. Not sure if this is the same but that is what worked for me. Good luck...
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3Boysand3Bikes
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posted July 24, 2010 08:38 PM
ps... it was the two locking mechanisms that lock it in place under the cap for me... it was not the actual cylinder.... I agree with eklipse... if it is the cylinder graphite will be fine.
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted July 24, 2010 11:09 PM
Ill try that first then, thanks!
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Hellmutt
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posted July 25, 2010 03:03 AM
These fella's got you the right answer........Definitely use a graphite "lubricant" that will stick to the internals of the mechanism, do NOT use simple graphite powder or it will get everywhere!!! A good white lithium spray will work as well or even a penetrating grease that sprays on like oil then it congeals onto the parts.
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chrisdhall
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posted July 27, 2010 10:38 AM
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So I took the 14 to ride to seattle to meet a guy about a new motor for my trail rig when I have to stop for gas. I had pushed the tank till the display flashed low fuel. Found a gas station, swiped card, entered pin, just to have my gas cap not open! I tried and tried to wiggle the freaking key and turn but nothing. It was like it was welded in place. After walking to a auto store for some WD and an hour of soaking it It started to loosen and opened. What can I lube the lock and catches with so this does not happen again? Ive used WD, and motor oil in the past but it washes off very fast from the gas. Im affraid using graphite powder will harm the injectors if it gets into the fuel.
I had this happen on my ZX12. I reckoned it was because I filled the tank above the plate in the filler. The petrol washed all the grease out of the mechanism until finally it was completely dry. I stripped it down and regreased it. I made sure that I didn't overfill the tank to prevent a reoccurance
Chris
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