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    Keyless Gas Cap

    What is a decent keyless gas cap to get?

    I've forgotten/lost my key at the track twice now and have had too many panic attacks.

    I was going to order the LightTech gas cap from TJ at riders discount, cause he's really been killing it with prices, but they're out of stock for 2 weeks. Would like to have this before the Tony's days this weekend.

    I have absolutely NO PROBLEM getting an eBay one, nor do I have a problem paying for a name brand if it makes a huge difference. It just needs to work, and not stop working. Simple enough item with like 0 moving parts, shouldn't be too hard.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Vortex?

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I'd go Vortex. I bought another brand because I thought I'd save a bit of money, it was delivered and didn't include the cap, base only. Cap put the price $50 over the Vortex model - which is pretty well proven to be a good unit.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Quote Originally Posted by Pinned View Post
    I'd go Vortex. I bought another brand because I thought I'd save a bit of money, it was delivered and didn't include the cap, base only. Cap put the price $50 over the Vortex model - which is pretty well proven to be a good unit.
    I'm guessing that was the Driven brand...I almost made that mistake as well.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I got a Moto-D 1/4 turn and I've been happy with it so far. Otherwise I've always had Vortex.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Quote Originally Posted by JettaJayGLS View Post
    I'm guessing that was the Driven brand...I almost made that mistake as well.
    Yep, that was the one. Oh yeah, and the base didn't even fit.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Safety wire & clip the key to the triple?

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I had good luck with Slingshot Racing units.

    Or just get a motard, they come with keyless caps out of the crate.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I bought a new Vortex in July and it came with everything needed to bolt on for my SV. I like it.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I've used SSR (Sling Shot Racing) keyless caps on both my R6's for the past three years. I got them on Amazon, or you can get em' on eBay.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I've been really happy w/ my TWF Racing Parts gas cap. No way to over/under tighten it.

    The ONLY drawback I've experienced is that it's a little tough to open w/ gloves on, but that's a minor gripe and I RARE ever need to do that anyway.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Sling Shot Racing, or Vortex.
    CEO and I have used SSR caps.

    i've also flattened a tank from a crash and it didnt ruin the Vortex cap

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Done. Ordered the Sling Shot Racing for $60 shipped.

    Thanks guys.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    for the record...Vortex caps fit the SSR base (just in case you need to scramble for one at the track when you forget to put yours back on after getting fuel...ask me how I know )

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Quote Originally Posted by Puppet View Post
    for the record...Vortex caps fit the SSR base (just in case you need to scramble for one at the track when you forget to put yours back on after getting fuel...ask me how I know )
    That is actually awesome news! Thanks for the info.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I really wish woodcraft would make one..... (hopes someone sees this )

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Quote Originally Posted by MFChop View Post
    I really wish woodcraft would make one..... (hopes someone sees this )
    Agreed to the fullest. I checked their site, ebay, google...couldn't believe it.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I bought a SSR cap for my Ducati. The cap was nice but the seal they used/sent me was affected by gasoline and distorted cracked.
    There's a few threads on the MsDucati site about these and their issues. and you get what you pay for I guess.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    Quote Originally Posted by MFChop View Post
    I really wish woodcraft would make one..... (hopes someone sees this )
    To be the third to mention this but I was thinking the same in July when I was looking but who am I to inform them of this. Maybe it's on the drawing board.

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    Re: Keyless Gas Cap

    I've had both Vortex and Yoyodyne. I like the ease of the Yoyodyne. It's a 1/2 turn locking, vs the spin on of the Vortex. Both serve their purpose.

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    Vortex: https://www.vortexracing.com/shop/pr...2/1720/110/53/

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