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Bridgestone Tech Talk => 175 & 200 Talk => Topic started by: jjwithers on September 09, 2016, 11:05:29 PM

Title: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: jjwithers on September 09, 2016, 11:05:29 PM

I can't bring myself to buy a $125 gas cap.  I am seeing repro Honda gas caps for $15. 
Are there any other gas caps that would fit a 175HS tank? 

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: SR-175 on September 10, 2016, 03:06:13 AM

Not 100% sure which early Yamaha cap is the same. I think it's this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-60s-Yamaha-Gas-Cap-DS6-R3-R5-TD2-YA6-YCS1-YDS5-YM2-YR1-YR2-Others-Fuel-/131931206404?hash=item1eb7b67304:g:dRMAAOSwMgdXz2S9&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: Bridgestone Man on September 10, 2016, 10:35:41 AM

It won't work. I tried one and wasted my money but it was worth a chance

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: SR-175 on September 10, 2016, 11:28:37 AM

Thanks for saving my ass on this one !... I have given bad info then.

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: jjwithers on September 11, 2016, 04:47:15 PM

It looks like it would work... what part didn't fit?  The OD too big, too small?   the inner part too big or small?

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: RayK on September 12, 2016, 01:02:28 AM

Try these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2FastMoto-Gas-Fuel-Petrol-Tank-Cap-Yamaha-Generator-EF-2600-2800-3800-4000-NEW-/191442220893?hash=item2c92d8775d:g:J9kAAOSwg3FUifrs

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GAS-CAP-for-5-Gallon-Universal-Secondary-Fuel-Tank-Generator-V-GC16-/161065216788?hash=item25803c2b14:g:1FQAAOxyXDhSg75W

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gas-Tank-Generator-Engine-Metal-Round-Gasoline-Oil-Fuel-Cap-Cover-85mm-/162186207642?hash=item25c30d219a:g:EmsAAOSwgmJXxiAZ

I bought the AUD $7.84 (including postage) from Uxcell in Hong Kong ( 3rd one) - it does not have a breather hole in the top of the cap, but breathes through the crimped area under the top of the cap. I have bought several items from this seller - however as the postage is cheap it takes a while to arrive.
Cheers
Ray

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: jjwithers on September 13, 2016, 03:27:58 AM

Thanks RAY!  I think it is worth the $6 usd to try it on my 175 HS. 

-Josh

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: moonpup on September 25, 2016, 10:27:08 PM

These may still be available...

http://www..net/twist-on-fuel-cap-bridgestone-gto-gtr-350-5102-8000/

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: hardy on September 25, 2016, 11:44:02 PM

I have used HVC in the past for RD400 parts, and not had much luck with customer service or product quality, perhaps someone else will have better luck?

Title: Re: Alternative Gas Caps from other bikes?
Post by: jjwithers on October 01, 2016, 10:18:53 PM

Ray,
that gascap fit like a glove!  Thanks for the tip! 
Now if Only I could find some cheap tank emblems.