Does any one else have a problem with the configuration of the gas cap on the Cross Country? For the second time this summer I have spilled gas all over the tank and more when filling up because it is so damn awkward to get the filler handle around the cap when it is open. Has anyone tried to turn the cap around 180 degrees so it opens toward the front of the bike instead of toward the back were it is in the way when filling? Are there any after market caps that can replace the stock cap that you can take right off?
CCT gas cap is a pain
greelyrider
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I personally have tried it from the left hand side but find that rather awkward as a matter of fact.... I do it from the right side and the only problems I have encountered is from leaky pump nozzles.... I always use some of the paper that is provided by most if not all servos here to wad over the tip of the nozzle as I insert it into the tank opening and while taking it out as well, problem fixed.
I find that by turning the bars almost all the way to the left, there is no hassle really that can not be overcome by just a little diligence on my part.
I will say though, that I do agree with the comments of it could have been designed a bit better as far as the opening angle. And now I think on it, the old Ultra I had had a big round cover that flipped up and then one opened the screw cap, the same kind I have on my car. That huge cap thing opened up backwards as well and I do not recollect ever complaining about that either....
As to using the ness cap thingy, or others for that matter, unless they were lockable I wouldn't pay 5 cents for one, let alone the exorbitant price they want for them..... And if they were, it would mean carrying another key as well....
Gramps....
I find that by turning the bars almost all the way to the left, there is no hassle really that can not be overcome by just a little diligence on my part.
I will say though, that I do agree with the comments of it could have been designed a bit better as far as the opening angle. And now I think on it, the old Ultra I had had a big round cover that flipped up and then one opened the screw cap, the same kind I have on my car. That huge cap thing opened up backwards as well and I do not recollect ever complaining about that either....
As to using the ness cap thingy, or others for that matter, unless they were lockable I wouldn't pay 5 cents for one, let alone the exorbitant price they want for them..... And if they were, it would mean carrying another key as well....
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I guess you have never heard of people running out of fuel, then just knocking it off wherever they can. The cars over here this side of the world anyway, have theft prevention necks on the tanks, my motorcycle doesn't.
We have a saying here as well that says, "locks are only to keep honest people out..." Where as this is a true statement, a thief seeing a locked cap and a unlocked capped is because of speed is going to milk the unlocked cap first, thus the chances of being caught is more unlikely.
Most people who stoop to thieving from others in these instances are just looking for a gallon or so to get them to a servo or home, they are not thieving it to go into the wholesale petrol market.
I have watched you posts regularly and see that you are one who loves to have a lot of shiny bling on your bikes, even if it isn't practicable and of course must have plenty of money to be able to support your fetish as well. Most of us cannot just afford to buy stuff for the mere sake it looks shiny and will stand out....
None of your reasoning makes any sense to your direct reply to my post....
Gramps....
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