Removing gas cap w/o key? : Yamaha R6 : R6 Forum

Zexel · 10-04-2009, 07:15 AM

Anyone have any ideas? Bought a few pieces to replace my damaged ones, and a tank was on the list. Received it, but w/o a key and the gas cap is still on there. There is still the one bolt that is underneath the cap itself, and I cannot access it. I just want to beat the crap out of it! Bought it through a 3rd party so no idea who the original owner even is.

blue03r6 · 10-04-2009, 07:22 AM

drill a hole in the cap top. that is if you don't want it. if you want to keep it, you'll have to get a locksmith.

Zexel · 10-04-2009, 10:11 AM

Okay, that was a thought just wasn't sure if it was my only option. I'll probably be getting an aftermarket cap, or use the cap on my other tank since I have the key for it. Thanks!

j944 · 10-04-2009, 05:49 PM

I bought a used tank and had to remove the cap as well. I used a flat tip screw driver and turned it as if unlocking the cap.

Good luck

Zexel · 10-04-2009, 05:51 PM

I just ended up drilling it, and took that bolt out. After that, there is a little tab that I accessed through the bottom of the tank. Pushed it in, and bingo! Came out.

MFDope · 01-05-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zexel

I just ended up drilling it, and took that bolt out. After that, there is a little tab that I accessed through the bottom of the tank. Pushed it in, and bingo! Came out.

I attempted to do the whole flathead screwdriver and hammer method. Beat the crap out of it. Also, I have no clue what I'm really doing. No luck so far. I've read a bunch of people mention the drilling method like you did. Where exactly do you drill, what size drill bit, how far do you drill down the locking cylinder so I don't puncture anything, etc.? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Probably going to put a keyless gas cap on it.