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  • #1

    Gas tank question

    Hey guys, just got my bike its an xs1100g. When I got the bike the gas tank lock was completely frozen, nothing would get the key to go in. So I decided to just try and pop off the lock, unfortunately when I did everything popped off. Are there any replacements, or even just a simple screw on type. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!
    '80 Standard
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  • #2
    Need something like this? Ebay...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/78-81-yamaha-XS1...item3f0b08156a
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • #3
      One of the sites listed in the links section sells those caps. I don't remember which one though.
      1980 XS1100G
      -4:2 exhaust
      -Pods
      -Who knows what the future holds..

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      • #4
        Pretty sure one of the caps from Mike's XS should fit. If you send them an email, they may be able to verify for you.

        http://www.mikesxs.net/products-34.html#products

        Good luck!
        '80 SG with motor from a '82 XJ

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        • #5
          Mikes XS is under new ownership, so things may have changed. In the past though, if you mentioned your looking for parts for an XS1100 and not an XS650, they would all but tell you to go to someplace warm and uncomfortable.
          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


          Previously owned
          93 GSX600F
          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
          81 XS1100 Special
          81 CB750 C
          80 CB750 C
          78 XS750

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          • #6
            None of Mikes gas caps fit a standard tank anyways.
            Nathan
            KD9ARL

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            1978 XS1100E
            K&N Filter
            #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
            OEM Exhaust
            ATK Fork Brace
            LED Dash lights
            Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
            Green Monster Coils
            SS Brake Lines
            Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

            In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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            • #7
              Is the mounting area damaged? Can you just install a replacement cap, or did the mounts where it bolts in get screwd up, too?

              I've got an extra standard fuel cap with key. Not sure of value. Let me know if that would help.
              Tom Clisham

              Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
              _____________________________________________

              '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

              '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
              stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

              79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

              79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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              • #8
                Just had another thought.

                Is just the lock broken? That can be replaced without replaceing the whole thing.
                Tom Clisham

                Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
                _____________________________________________

                '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

                '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
                stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

                79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

                79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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                • #9
                  So after seeing the microfiche diagram on a website, I decided to see if I could piece it all back together instead of dropping another 40 on parts. I drenched the whole lock in wd40, tried the key and it actually started to turn enough. So I pieced it all back together and it works now. Thanks for all the ideas and help guys!
                  '80 Standard

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