I was lucky to have read a few posts on that issue prior to getting my bike, so no problems so far.
Just turn the cap until you start feeling resistance and then align it as desired. It will be perfectly snugged down.
If you have cranked it down and can't loosen it, try pushing down and then a little to the right and then back left unscrewing the cap. No need for any lube, it just really ratchets down tight without much extra effort. If you need mechanical advantage, wrap the cap carefully and use a large jawed adjustable wrench so as not to damage the finish.
O/T, but if fuel petcock sticks, just apply twisting pressure rt/lf (up/down) and it breaks the "stiction". Mine has only done that a couple of times for no apparent reason.
Don't overfill tank. If you are troubled by vapor lock while riding it is just like running out of fuel (in spite of vent hose). I give a quick check of fuel petcock and loosen the gas cap just a bit and re-snug. You don't even have to stop if you are able to do this safely/quickly enough.
Cheers, enjoy the ride.
BobW
Just turn the cap until you start feeling resistance and then align it as desired. It will be perfectly snugged down.
If you have cranked it down and can't loosen it, try pushing down and then a little to the right and then back left unscrewing the cap. No need for any lube, it just really ratchets down tight without much extra effort. If you need mechanical advantage, wrap the cap carefully and use a large jawed adjustable wrench so as not to damage the finish.
O/T, but if fuel petcock sticks, just apply twisting pressure rt/lf (up/down) and it breaks the "stiction". Mine has only done that a couple of times for no apparent reason.
Don't overfill tank. If you are troubled by vapor lock while riding it is just like running out of fuel (in spite of vent hose). I give a quick check of fuel petcock and loosen the gas cap just a bit and re-snug. You don't even have to stop if you are able to do this safely/quickly enough.
Cheers, enjoy the ride.
BobW
