Replacement Fuel Tank Lid

[adriansgt250]

Hi Guys,

I have a 1974 Suzuki GT250 and the fuel tank lid will not close. The locking mechanism seems to be broken and the only replacement lids I have been able to find have been $100+ for example this one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Locking-Fuel-Gas-Tank-Cap-GT380-GT500-GT550-GT750-GT250-OEM-Suzuki-Part-H81-/360431889869?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eb6a2dcd

Does anyone have any cheaper suggestions for a replacement as I can't purchase the locking mechanism separately?

thanks in advance

 

[adriansgt250]

bumpity bump

 

[adriansgt250]

nobody?

 

[crazypj]

Haven't really looked at one of those for over 25yrs, when the lock fails there isn't much you can do but get a new cap.
I don't remember lock being available as a separate component?
There may have been a reason Suzuki stopped using them?

 

[adriansgt250]

Yeah unfortunately the cap I have is in perfect condition aside from the locking mechanism which is a real pain in the @ss.

 

[famousseajay]

There may have been a reason Suzuki stopped using them?

Ya, ive got two of these tanks and they both have the same problem. My only easy solution was to totally take the cap off and stick a plumbing plug in the damn thing. Doesnt look great and is kind of a pain in the ass, but it keeps the gas in and the dirt out.

You can kind of see what i did in this picture. I want to eventually figure something else out, but it works for now.... :-\

 

[adriansgt250]

good idea, thanks

 

[brightrider]

Maybe see if a local locksmith has an opinion on how to repair?

 

[crazypj]

Maybe modify something like a window or patio door lock?