The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: jamestnewsonr65 on June 01, 2017, 04:19:03 PM
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I'm looking at a bit of a change on the r65 and wanted to get a different fuel cap for the bike.
I've looked at the usual ones like the monks cap type and the screw in aluminium replacements which I have already, but was wondering if anyone has any good resources for any alternatives to these.
I like the idea of maybe a push button type which pops up when pushed so that you can unscrew it.
I've tried googling a bit but just seem to come up with the usual.
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It would take quite of metalwork but a pop-up cap from a later bike (i.e. early 2000s R-Bike) would be pretty slick!
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Found a company called www.motone.co.uk in the uk who are going to be manufacturing a simple and elegant version in the coming months.
It's not pop up but looks good in my opinion, but not to everyones taste.
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motone.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fcustom-fuel-gas-cap-billet-aluminium-spun-satin-finish-p1807-4069_medium.jpg&hash=c6275894fa9444f6e23a032e679156e3a1bacf91)
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You got me thinking about the cap issue. My cap is a little stubborn to take off and one of these days it's going to give up. I found this pop up that I would use. The price is too much for me and would prefer a fix that was more utilitarian and cheaper. If you run across a cheap fix, i'm definitely interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tank-Lid-Monza-for-BMW-90S-R100-R80-100R-with-versenktem-Petrol-cap/162494760183
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I would be up for that - especially if they did one in anodized titanium or black finish for me :o
Found a company called www.motone.co.uk in the uk who are going to be manufacturing a simple and elegant version in the coming months.
It's not pop up but looks good in my opinion, but not to everyones taste.
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motone.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fcustom-fuel-gas-cap-billet-aluminium-spun-satin-finish-p1807-4069_medium.jpg&hash=c6275894fa9444f6e23a032e679156e3a1bacf91)
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Once they get back to me with the release of them I will let you know.
They are a decent price at £44 ($56)
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I would be up for that - especially if they did one in anodized titanium or black finish for me :o
Found a company called http://www.motone.co.uk in the uk who are going to be manufacturing a simple and elegant version in the coming months.
It's not pop up but looks good in my opinion, but not to everyones taste.
www.motone.co.uk/images/custom-fuel-gas-cap-billet-aluminium-spun-satin-finish-p... (http://www.motone.co.uk/images/custom-fuel-gas-cap-billet-aluminium-spun-satin-finish-p1807-4069_medium.jpg)
One like this: https://www.motone.co.uk/images/custom-fuel-gas-cap-billet-aluminium-black-p1553-2797_zoom.jpg