OK, so am I the only idiot to do this...

**Mike Walker** · 08-24-2004, 11:06 AM

several weeks ago, I lost my gas cap, while fueling the quads, on the trailer, at the gas station, while on the way to the 1st mud race of the summer...

needless to say, I was concerned about fuel contamination, during the crazy muddyness... ( I used duct tape )

after that weekend, I did a search on the forums, & found that the 2 gallon farm chemical plastic bottle covers were supposed to work ( new gas caps are $40.00, from Kawi )... turns out the threads are nearly good enough of a match... the balance of this summer, I had to wrap a few turns of black plastic tape around the threads, & screw the cap on... I suppose that the quad is metric, & the caps are SAE threads...

Thanks to CUEBALL, I just recieved a new (used ) one... I was just checking it out, & discovered that I can disassemble it, which will allow me to teather it with a stainless fishing leader, like I use on several small components on the quad... ( I have already teathered my seat, as I've lost one of those off the trailer as well ) ... as I do this gas cap teather, I can take a few pics & show you guy's what I'm doing, if anyone is interested...

BubbaGoose · 08-24-2004, 12:12 PM

I am!

Jim · 08-24-2004, 12:30 PM

OLE cueball has saved the day for a many of us, muchly apprecaited too, that motor he sold us is freaky it just flat flys for a stocker it would beat mine if modded no questions

LOL it almost screams mod me but the guys wife and teenage kids ride it and its more than enough thats a good idea on the gas cap and seat mw.

metallikev · 08-24-2004, 02:16 PM

LOL,thats a awesome idea..never thought about the steel leader for a tether strap..

Trapper · 08-24-2004, 02:35 PM

Interested....

deerchooper · 08-24-2004, 05:19 PM

mw, i did that with my camaro. but when i thought of it and stoped it was still sitting their on the back of my car, caught by the rear spoiler. but not to my prairie (yet). nock on wood.

wheeler

**Mike Walker** · 08-25-2004, 06:10 AM

This is the gas cap inner & outer seperated... the white part on the inner piece on the left, is the ratcheting tabs... note the hole in the white part, in the very center... this will allow room, for a pop rivet & backing plate, or a small bolt head, in that area. if a hole is drilled in the outer cap... it is my intention to pop rivet the swivel part of a stainless steel leader to the center of the outer cap, then attach the other end to either the rear rack, or drill a small hole in the rear body panel, & pop rivet the other end of the leader to that point... I had purchased several 12" - 14" leaders, I need to see if I have any left... I used several on my wheelie bar, to secure all the small parts...

I'll add more pics as I figure out what works...

**Mike Walker** · 09-03-2004, 12:33 PM

I finally got the chance to finish this...

I seperated the 1/2's with the file from my multi tool... inserting here...

**Mike Walker** · 09-03-2004, 12:35 PM

I then inserted paper clips other thicker wire may work better,( I did this at my desk ), to keep the tabs from catching the inner half

**Mike Walker** · 09-03-2004, 12:36 PM

once apart I drilled a small hole & used apop rivet & 2 backing plates, one on each side of the outer cap, to secure the steel leader to the outer cap...

08-24-2004, 11:06 AM	#1
Mike Walker Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 5,984 (0)	several weeks ago, I lost my gas cap, while fueling the quads, on the trailer, at the gas station, while on the way to the 1st mud race of the summer... needless to say, I was concerned about fuel contamination, during the crazy muddyness... ( I used duct tape ) after that weekend, I did a search on the forums, & found that the 2 gallon farm chemical plastic bottle covers were supposed to work ( new gas caps are $40.00, from Kawi )... turns out the threads are nearly good enough of a match... the balance of this summer, I had to wrap a few turns of black plastic tape around the threads, & screw the cap on... I suppose that the quad is metric, & the caps are SAE threads... Thanks to CUEBALL, I just recieved a new (used ) one... I was just checking it out, & discovered that I can disassemble it, which will allow me to teather it with a stainless fishing leader, like I use on several small components on the quad... ( I have already teathered my seat, as I've lost one of those off the trailer as well ) ... as I do this gas cap teather, I can take a few pics & show you guy's what I'm doing, if anyone is interested... __________________ 2005 Mud Nationals SRA Champion, 3 - 1st place finishes & 1 - 2nd place finish in the stock & modified ATV pulls, 1 - 3rd place finish in the open class Mudda Cross race, 1 - 3rd Place finish in the open class mud bog, at the 2006 Mud Nat's</span>[/b]

08-24-2004, 12:12 PM	#2
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08-24-2004, 12:30 PM	#3
Jim Senior Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: central indiana Posts: 3,765 (0)	OLE cueball has saved the day for a many of us, muchly apprecaited too, that motor he sold us is freaky it just flat flys for a stocker it would beat mine if modded no questions LOL it almost screams mod me but the guys wife and teenage kids ride it and its more than enough thats a good idea on the gas cap and seat mw. __________________ Custom or stock Kawie CVT clutches all applications. In stock complete bushing kits to your door for the do it yourself guys. Custom Tailored weight reduction For your stock weights to out perform other profiles. TRUE SFI Material Kevlar 2 pounds of protection of saftey blanket for the high horsepower engines That exceed O.E.M. Rpms and HP. Custom diameters on needle rollers available From stock dia .630 up to .750 for (last chance units.) I AM THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL ORIGINAL INNOVATER OF THE NEEDLE MOD SPIDER AND NEEDLE WEIGHT AND TRUE SFI RATED BALLISTIC PROTECTION FOR THIS PARTICULAR TYPE CVT. We are In the classifieds in Dirt Wheels Magazine. All major credit cards accepted.. vast inventory, and reasonal turnaround time. On shelf units with core exchange for super speedy service if needed. C.A.Z. hardened stands micropolished for anti bind with impregnated buttons for less streaking and wear. Trail or full race, Specific build for your HP output and wants. We DO make you faster.

08-24-2004, 02:35 PM	#5
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08-24-2004, 05:19 PM	#6
deerchooper Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2004 Location: NE OHIO Posts: 1,069 (0)	mw, i did that with my camaro. but when i thought of it and stoped it was still sitting their on the back of my car, caught by the rear spoiler. but not to my prairie (yet). nock on wood. wheeler __________________ 2004 TRX450R with more mods 02 TEAM GREEN 650 PRAIRIE with normal mods, well not really CRA ute racer, 3rd place for 2006 2007 Sponsors, KENDA TIRES, ATV BRAKES N MORE 2008 SPONSORS BOSSOFFROADRACING.COM DICKSATV.COM ATVBRAKESNMORE.COM INVENTOR OF THE SPROCKET GUARD CLEANER, PM ME IF YOU WANT ONE FOR YOUR TRX450R. KFX450 AND YFZ450 ARE COMMING SOON. CLICKY HERE CHOPRACING.COM

08-24-2004, 02:16 PM	#4
metallikev Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 136 (0)	LOL,thats a awesome idea..never thought about the steel leader for a tether strap..

08-25-2004, 06:10 AM	#7
Mike Walker Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 5,984 (0)	This is the gas cap inner & outer seperated... the white part on the inner piece on the left, is the ratcheting tabs... note the hole in the white part, in the very center... this will allow room, for a pop rivet & backing plate, or a small bolt head, in that area. if a hole is drilled in the outer cap... it is my intention to pop rivet the swivel part of a stainless steel leader to the center of the outer cap, then attach the other end to either the rear rack, or drill a small hole in the rear body panel, & pop rivet the other end of the leader to that point... I had purchased several 12" - 14" leaders, I need to see if I have any left... I used several on my wheelie bar, to secure all the small parts... I'll add more pics as I figure out what works... __________________ 2005 Mud Nationals SRA Champion, 3 - 1st place finishes & 1 - 2nd place finish in the stock & modified ATV pulls, 1 - 3rd place finish in the open class Mudda Cross race, 1 - 3rd Place finish in the open class mud bog, at the 2006 Mud Nat's</span>[/b]

09-03-2004, 12:33 PM	#8
Mike Walker Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 5,984 (0)	I finally got the chance to finish this... I seperated the 1/2's with the file from my multi tool... inserting here... __________________ 2005 Mud Nationals SRA Champion, 3 - 1st place finishes & 1 - 2nd place finish in the stock & modified ATV pulls, 1 - 3rd place finish in the open class Mudda Cross race, 1 - 3rd Place finish in the open class mud bog, at the 2006 Mud Nat's</span>[/b]

09-03-2004, 12:35 PM	#9
Mike Walker Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 5,984 (0)	I then inserted paper clips other thicker wire may work better,( I did this at my desk ), to keep the tabs from catching the inner half __________________ 2005 Mud Nationals SRA Champion, 3 - 1st place finishes & 1 - 2nd place finish in the stock & modified ATV pulls, 1 - 3rd place finish in the open class Mudda Cross race, 1 - 3rd Place finish in the open class mud bog, at the 2006 Mud Nat's</span>[/b]

09-03-2004, 12:36 PM	#10
Mike Walker Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 5,984 (0)	once apart I drilled a small hole & used apop rivet & 2 backing plates, one on each side of the outer cap, to secure the steel leader to the outer cap... __________________ 2005 Mud Nationals SRA Champion, 3 - 1st place finishes & 1 - 2nd place finish in the stock & modified ATV pulls, 1 - 3rd place finish in the open class Mudda Cross race, 1 - 3rd Place finish in the open class mud bog, at the 2006 Mud Nat's</span>[/b]

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