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Title: Gas Caps
Post by: EricB on September 03, 2010, 08:42:44 AM
Has anyone put an aftermarket gas cap on their FJ?
If so, who's did you use and what  bike was it off of? I can't find anyone who list one for an FJ, but I have to think some other bikes would fit.
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: zero26tb4u on September 04, 2010, 10:11:48 PM
Haven't used them but saw this on ebay.   

http://cgi.ebay.com/BIKE-IT-PETROL-FUEL-TANK-CAP-YAMAHA-FJ1200-FJ-1200-/310118097545?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item48347aa289 (http://cgi.ebay.com/BIKE-IT-PETROL-FUEL-TANK-CAP-YAMAHA-FJ1200-FJ-1200-/310118097545?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item48347aa289)
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: JCainFJ on September 05, 2010, 10:29:16 PM
 I have a Vortex gas cap on my 1996 YZF600. Its very light weight, and well made. My YZF and FJ use the same gas cap.
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: Catlin987987 on May 30, 2012, 12:01:48 PM
Can you make it work for a FJ1100? they look different then the FJ1200
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: weymouth399 on May 30, 2012, 12:51:38 PM
Quote from: Catlin987987 on May 30, 2012, 12:01:48 PM
Can you make it work for a FJ1100? they look different then the FJ1200

No, not w/o changing the complete tank it self.

"Snarky" Bob W
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: JCainFJ on May 30, 2012, 12:55:11 PM
No, like snarky said.
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: fj1289 on May 31, 2012, 01:21:11 AM
Someone may be willing to trade since the 1100 tanks hold slightly more than the 1200 tanks...but each would have to be painted to match
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: Tapartacus on May 31, 2012, 07:22:59 AM
I'd like to know if you bought the cap from ebay if you can switch out the key for your own original. So as not to have 2 keys.
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: fj1289 on May 31, 2012, 12:34:45 PM
Quote from: Tapartacus on May 31, 2012, 07:22:59 AM
I'd like to know if you bought the cap from ebay if you can switch out the key for your own original. So as not to have 2 keys.

A few options:
1. A locksmith may be able to rekey one of the lock cylinders if you take them in
2. If the key will fit in both locks, have a new key made with one set of teeth on one side, and the other set on the opposite side.  Only one set of teeth is used - you just might have to turn the key the other way around depending on which lock (on my mix and match setup, the keys have opposite "zig zags" so I can't do this   :dash2:
3. Buy a lock set (of all three locks) off ebay

Chris
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: homerfj1100 on June 03, 2012, 02:17:44 AM
I cant understand why Yamaha wasted time and money on the FJ11 gas cap  It only lasted 2 years. Mine was badly rusted so I took it apart and had it chromed. Rusted again in 6 months. Its full of pin holes. These will require metal filler before future chroming. In the meantime I gave it a spit and polish then a thick coat of clear lacquer. They are rare.
Title: Re: Gas Caps
Post by: homerfj1100 on June 03, 2012, 02:19:47 AM
I cant understand why Yamaha wasted time and money on the FJ11 gas cap  It only lasted 2 years. Mine was badly rusted so I took it apart and had it chromed. Rusted again in 6 months. Its full of pin holes. These will require metal filler before future chroming. In the meantime I gave it a spit and polish then a thick coat of clear lacquer. They are rare.