Gas Cap Gasket

[xszgrider]

I just bought a 1980 XS1100G with low mileage. The bike is in great shape except the flip type gas cap does not seal well. I am getting gas fumes in my garage. The previous owner said the gaskets were no longer available. An suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

[Ken Talbot]

Check out the plumbing section at your local hardware store. Take the old gasket along with you and match it against the various sink drain rubber seals.

[Pat Kelly]

I bought two from Mikes XS. The 650 cap gasket fits both my standard and special.

[wingnut]

Are ya Sure?

Are you sure the fumes are coming from the tank cap? Just for check the bottom of the air box. There's a small hole in the center. If you find any wettness its fuel from the carbs.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey John,

Take a look at this thread , it shows the MikesXS gasket and how it fits the cap!

But like Wingnut said, you'l want to check to make sure it's not from leaking carbs and a wet airbox!
T.C.

[xszgrider]

Gas Cap Gasket

Apparently, MikesXS is out of the gas cap gasket that fits the 1980 XS1100G. It is their part number 20-0036 and they do not know when they will get any in.

They only have the 20-0038 which is for the 74-75 XS650. I order two, but they would not work.

I have been unable to find a gasket. I have been using an "O" ring which seems to work.

Any suggestions?

[jetmechmarty]

Mike's XS

Mike's XS is out of a lot of stuff right now. As much new stuff as he's coming out with for the XS650, I expect he's working to get resupplied. In the meantime call 650 Central. They've got most of the same goodies. www.650central.com

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Marty,

I just visited that site, and I can't find any gas gap seals at all!

XSZGrider, I first used a large NEOPRENE washer I got from my local hardware store, just cut it to fit the gas cap, the glue I used wasn't very good, but the rubber made a good seal anyways!

T.C.

[xszgrider]

Gas Cap Gasket

Hi Marty,
Thanks for the information. 650 Central had the gaskets in stock, so I order 2. They were only $4.00 each.
Thanks again,

[80mdnt11]

Where did you find the cap gasket/seal on 650central? Gas fumes very noticable in the garage! Checked Mike's, still out of stock

[jetmechmarty]

Forget about what's on the website. Call them on the phone.

[80mdnt11]

Thanks! Will do................................

[xszgrider]

Gas Cap Gasket

I called them also. You have to leave a message and he will call you back. It was several hours later, but they did, and they were very helpful. I have already received my gaskets!!