Illegal gas caps

[Busa1166]

Anyone here ever got a ticket for using a non DOT approved gas cap. I haven't but found a really nice cap diamond cut with the Kanji an Hayabusa logo on it. Wondering if the only reason it's not DOT approved if it's because it lacks a key or is there some safety problem with it ??? Or was it the product was never submitted or tested for certification or approval for some reason..

Guess the main question is, is my bike going to explode cause the fumes are getting out or run poorly cause it doesn't seal as well, humidity or water getting in..

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

How about a pic ? I dont think a key is a requirement ?

 

[teddypenn]

i didnt know you could get a ticket for a gas cap.???

 

[cipher5791]

?????????

 

[Busa1166]

Found a pic. Dam 179.00 I may be the one at the store just to resell it make a profit an buy 2 more an so on

Also I like it but not enough to pay that an the one at the store had diamond cut etching round the top which looks nicer imo

 

[Fastfrog007]

i didnt know you could get a ticket for a gas cap.???

You can get a ticket for anything, makin it stick in court is another thing

 

[teddypenn]

i agree with that, but for a leo to actualy do it....

 

[Busa1166]

i didnt know you could get a ticket for a gas cap.???

I am pretty sure you can get a ticket for just about anything you put on the bike that is not intended for street use, from tires to PC fuel management sys to mufflers, headlights

Thats what the disclaimer is for

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

There would have to be some really bad Kharma around you for a cop to give you a ticket for a bad cap. Either that or hes one ticket short of his bonus check !

 

[killerrudy]

I would be hesitant to have a really nice cap with no key. Some little brat could snag it.

 

[Busa1166]

I would be hesitant to have a really nice cap with no key. Some little brat could snag it.

Really don't let the bike out of my sight anymore. But I am guessing swapping them out for special occasions is no biggie.

 

[teddypenn]

I am pretty sure you can get a ticket for just about anything you put on the bike that is not intended for street use, from tires to PC fuel management sys to mufflers, headlights

Thats what the disclaimer is for

whats the difference between a gas cap legal for street use and one that isnt? seems like all caps should meet a certain requirement to keep the gas in the tank.

 

[Busa1166]

whats the difference between a gas cap legal for street use and one that isnt? seems like all caps should meet a certain requirement to keep the gas in the tank.

Myself But when they put not intended for street use on a package, reminds of those tinted headlight covers that was all the rage when they came out, hard to find a car with them on now people get tired of the LEO an just give up

 

[cheferman65]

$180 for an AM gas cap???? You should get a ticket!!!!

 

[moloko]

The 'Busa is my 6th bike and the first one I've owned with a key for the gas cap.

 

[V-Max 2 Busa]

DOT approved gas cap? Never heard of such a thing although I did get a ticket for "no gas cap" in 1976 on a flat bed truck, it was a motorcycle cop and he pointed out that it could create a hazard for motorcyclists if the gas were to spill out on the roadway.

 

[pashnit]

Never heard of that either. And long since got rid of the stock gas cap & base assembly for the ProTek one.



One I've always thought pretty cool was RIS makes a see-through gas cap. Trick.

 

[red1100cc]

ooo see through, thats fancy.

 

[jeepinocala]

Hey stop being a Pu--- first off your tank is vented throught an overflow tube second off stop being a pu--- if you like it just get it and enjoy

Pu--- :moderator:

 

[Commuta_Busa]

If you get pulled over and they really want to give you a ticket yopu'll get a ticket no matter what. Improper lane change, unsafe riding, etc... they don't have to pick over your bike for an excuse.