andyswarbs Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My son (lets blame someone else...) filled our Yamaha YBR125 (2008) up and put the petrol filler cap back on incorrectly, in that there is an arrow on the cap that is supposed to point forward. Instead the arrow points at about 8 o'clock. The result is that now we cannot get the cap off with the key. They key turns but the cap does not come off. Is it a matter of brute force and ignorance or has anyone any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 20, 2009 Moderator Share Posted November 20, 2009 has anyone any advice? Greetings Andy, my advice is...give him a slap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat20000 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 HI. You could spray it with WD40 inside the thread leave it to soak in topping it every now and then. then try to turn it. is that donsnt work the get a screw driver and a hammer and try to smash it round. this will destroy your cap but a least you may get it off. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 21, 2009 Moderator Share Posted November 21, 2009 I would advise something a little more gentle than the hammer/screwdriver approach at first...try a strap wrench, you may even get one from your local Aldi store..i'm sure i've seen them in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchBuckley Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi, This same thing just happened to me!!! So how did you manage to get it off? brute force or some special technique? Please help!!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 12, 2010 Moderator Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi, This same thing just happened to me!!! So how did you manage to get it off? brute force or some special technique? Please help!!! Thanks Mitch, send andyswarbs a PM, you will more likely get an answer to that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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