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posted January 25, 2011 03:55 PM
ZX14 Custom Fuel Cap...Lex/Clear!
Hi,
I have seen these Hex Clear Lexan fuel caps for the 14 on ebay.
They do not have the keyed rubber pressure sealed style like our stock ones do.
They look fantastic....do they work well and if they are not sealed is it worth it?
I love the look....but don't want fumes or gas leaks.
Any input?
Thanks!
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TH1RT3EN
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posted January 25, 2011 03:58 PM
if there is no seal i would stay away.
It would have to leak somewhere or sometime with no seal present.
But that's just my opinion.
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Hellmutt
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posted January 25, 2011 05:28 PM
I'm with 13 on this one too......I'd think it would HAVE to seal for fueltank use, but it should also be vented to keep pressure equal inside the tank.......definitely ask the seller about seal and venting before committing to buy
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eklipse636
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posted January 25, 2011 07:08 PM
If it leaks, water will get in there.
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posted January 25, 2011 11:04 PM
Sounds risky for looks might not vent right also
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posted January 26, 2011 05:45 AM
I didn't think lexan held up to solvents and gasoline. It'll haze won't it?
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SteddyTeddy
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posted January 26, 2011 05:49 AM
I would also think it would haze up and turn yellow?
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posted January 26, 2011 10:12 AM
 Edited By: Flame On on 26 Jan 2011 18:17
Custom dried piss yellow hazed cap that lets water in and doesnt vent right . Heard the possable cons Guess the pro would be cool to talk about at bike nights for about a week.
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posted January 26, 2011 10:29 AM
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Custom dried piss yellow hazed cap that lets water in and doesnt vent right . Heard the possable cons Guess the pro would be cool to talk about at bike nights for about a week.
exactly what I pictured lol
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epd345
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posted January 26, 2011 04:47 PM
I bought an aftermarket keyless machined aluminum cap from ebay and installed it. It didn't fit flush like the stock one but sat slightly above the tank. The first time I hammered the brakes fuel rushed out the front bottom of the cap down the bike onto the header. Had to pull over and shut the bike down. Sent it back to the guy and put the stocker back on.
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posted January 26, 2011 04:52 PM
Damn, lucky there wasnt a fire man! Hate learning hard lessons like that
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posted January 26, 2011 05:32 PM
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I bought an aftermarket keyless machined aluminum cap from ebay and installed it. It didn't fit flush like the stock one but sat slightly above the tank. The first time I hammered the brakes fuel rushed out the front bottom of the cap down the bike onto the header. Had to pull over and shut the bike down. Sent it back to the guy and put the stocker back on.
The Vortex caps for the 14 work very well, unlike the Ebay one you speak of. The Ebay one that I tried was really not designed for the 14, and fit as you describe.
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epd345
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posted January 26, 2011 05:34 PM
Ya thats what I thought immediatley, luckily I had a rag in my man purse(tail bag) and was able to wipe everything down.
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posted January 27, 2011 07:40 AM
Funny, my stock cap didn't seal right either and when I tried to get the warrantee to fix it they said it wasn't a problem. I said how can a cast aluminum piece that doesn't line up not be defective? I'm afraid to bend it since it will probably crack at the pivot. I took it apart and put it back together several times and it seems better, but I still have to really push hard on the lid and turn the key to get it to latch. fail!
that's when I found out the factory 1 year warranty is worthless unless your engine blows up. imo
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posted January 27, 2011 07:43 AM
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I bought an aftermarket keyless machined aluminum cap from ebay and installed it. It didn't fit flush like the stock one but sat slightly above the tank. The first time I hammered the brakes fuel rushed out the front bottom of the cap down the bike onto the header. Had to pull over and shut the bike down. Sent it back to the guy and put the stocker back on.
The Vortex caps for the 14 work very well, unlike the Ebay one you speak of. The Ebay one that I tried was really not designed for the 14, and fit as you describe.
+1 my Vortex cap works very well and fits great.
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posted January 27, 2011 08:20 AM
Maybe I should look into the vortex? does it lock also??
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posted January 27, 2011 08:21 AM
Bicep. did you post a link to that lexan cap you spoke of? I'd like to see this.
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posted January 27, 2011 08:33 AM
Think this may be what he was describing....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-ZX14-ALUMINUM-HEX-CLEAR-LEXAN-GLASS-GAS-CAP-/180491113109?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a061bd295
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posted January 27, 2011 08:34 AM
After reading the add on ebay, these are listed as "Lexan glass" which may hold up to fuels/solvents better than simply lexan plastic........kind of a trick lookin' part though
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posted January 27, 2011 08:38 AM
Yup. That's the one! I could not resist....I bought one. I let you guys know how it fits/works/looks and seals!
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posted January 27, 2011 09:45 AM
not what I pictured. looks like the plastic could be replaced if needed. Maybe acrylic would be better? I dunno about acrylic but I do know it handles vibration and impact better. Look to be a screw in type.
good luck with and make sure you let us know how it works.
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epd345
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posted January 27, 2011 02:03 PM
I should have sprung for the vortex, but I tried to cheap out!
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posted January 27, 2011 03:17 PM
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Yup. That's the one! I could not resist....I bought one. I let you guys know how it fits/works/looks and seals!
Rick
Sounds like a risky part to have fail . Guess if we dont hear from you after installation we will know why.
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posted January 27, 2011 04:39 PM
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Yup. That's the one! I could not resist....I bought one. I let you guys know how it fits/works/looks and seals!
Rick
Sounds like a risky part to have fail . Guess if we dont hear from you after installation we will know why.
Funny I agree! In other words.......
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posted January 27, 2011 04:44 PM
Hope it does work out it is cool looking.
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