How I Removed A Broken Locking Gas Cap - Harley Davidson

Here's what I did to remove a broken locking gas cap on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. I tried to just remove the locking mechanism and manually manipulating the catch mechanism to unscrew the gas cap. Thereby trying to save the gas cap. I was able to remove the locking mechanism, but unfortunately it appeared the locking mechanism/cylinder was too damaged and was not repairable. But I had read online from other reports, that others had some success at doing it that way. But in my case I was not able to due to the extensive damage of the interior locking mechanism/cylinder. So unfortunately I ultimately ended up having to remove the gas cap by brute force. And I then just replaced the broken gas cap with a new gas cap. But hopefully you may have better results than I did. And perhaps maybe this video might give a few pointers of how to at least start the process etc. Thank you.

Tools used:
Small flat head screwdriver
Dental Pick with 90 degree corner
Extra Large Flat Head Screwdriver





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