gorski Posted July 17, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 17, 2015 Hey All Have noticed that the glare from the gas cap is spread across the windshield, really annoying at certain times of the day. Has anyone noticed this and what have you done to remedy the problem, can't seem to part with $30 for a leather cap for the cap. Suggestions??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagger Posted July 18, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2015 Black tape? zag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted July 18, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 18, 2015 I went to walmart and bought some foam coozies. Cut bottom off about 1 inch from bottom. Put two tiny pieces of Velcro on gas cap and inside of foam bottom. Works great. Lots of colors to choose from too! Cost a couple of bux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted July 18, 2015 Share #4 Posted July 18, 2015 I went to walmart and bought some foam coozies. Cut bottom off about 1 inch from bottom. Put two tiny pieces of Velcro on gas cap and inside of foam bottom. Works great. Lots of colors to choose from too! Cost a couple of bux. +1 on the coozies. They really work and super cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmar Posted July 18, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 18, 2015 Took a black stretch sock. Had wife cut about 2 inches of sock off top. Sew end together stretch over gas cap. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted July 18, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 18, 2015 I used a coozie also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted July 18, 2015 Share #7 Posted July 18, 2015 I invested in a leather gs cap cover. It does th trick nd it looks good. Nancy at Ace High Leathers will make you a nice one here is a link click and scroll down to the gas cap covers http://www.acehighleathers.com/motorcycle/other-cool-stuff/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 18, 2015 Share #8 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I painted mine with black plasti dip paint. Whats nice is if you decide in a couple months you can peel the stuff rite off. It also ends up with a finnish that looks close to the black plastic surround thing by cap on the RSV. Edited July 18, 2015 by djh3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 18, 2015 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2015 I installed what is called a Silver Dollar "Concho coin" on several of the RSV's at the 2006 Vogel rally. It looks like a real Silver Dollar, but it is not. I installed every one of them with the face side showing, however, on my bike, I installed mine with the tails side showing (just to be different). This is what it looks like (see attached pics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 18, 2015 Share #10 Posted July 18, 2015 ECK, I'd be afraid some JA would walk by and think its real then destroy my gas cap to steel a fake dollar. But looks OK. I wrapped tape around the outside of my cap, then painted the center with the plasti dip stuff. This stuff is great. Sort of a rubberized paint and if you dont likke it you can peel it off. I painted a helmet with it and its holding up will. Been a year or more and no chips in it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted July 18, 2015 Share #11 Posted July 18, 2015 I buy infant socks, they fit good and are cheap by the bundle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple J Posted July 18, 2015 Share #12 Posted July 18, 2015 Never noticed it on mine. Why not just get some sand paper and give it a scuffed look while taking out the glare, kind of a brushed look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple J Posted July 18, 2015 Share #13 Posted July 18, 2015 OR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 19, 2015 Share #14 Posted July 19, 2015 ECK, I'd be afraid some JA would walk by and think its real then destroy my gas cap to steel a fake dollar. But looks OK. I wrapped tape around the outside of my cap, then painted the center with the plasti dip stuff. This stuff is great. Sort of a rubberized paint and if you dont likke it you can peel it off. I painted a helmet with it and its holding up will. Been a year or more and no chips in it yet. The concho coins were stuck on and could be easily pulled off if someone really wanted it. Mine was on for 5 years and nobody took it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted July 20, 2015 Share #15 Posted July 20, 2015 Ride at night :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 20, 2015 Share #16 Posted July 20, 2015 Funny, when I look at this thread on my pc it shows the picture I attached. On my tablet no pic. Do you all see the pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple J Posted July 20, 2015 Share #17 Posted July 20, 2015 Funny, when I look at this thread on my pc it shows the picture I attached. On my tablet no pic. Do you all see the pic? I see the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted July 20, 2015 Share #18 Posted July 20, 2015 I scored an inexpensive magnetic take bag from eBay. I use it for more things than I imagined. It covers up my gas cap. Protects my tank, I use it for a pillow at times. I use it to shade my seats when I get off. I keep gas receipts and several other inexpensive items in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted July 20, 2015 Share #19 Posted July 20, 2015 I bought the Yamaha gas cap cover and use it all the time. I put a small hole in the side and looped a fishing line thru it and around the brace on the tank for the plastic cover. Works great. Yes...was $25 but it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted July 20, 2015 Share #20 Posted July 20, 2015 Polarized sunglasses seem to do the trick for me. Really cuts the glair big time. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted July 20, 2015 Share #21 Posted July 20, 2015 Funny, when I look at this thread on my pc it shows the picture I attached. On my tablet no pic. Do you all see the pic? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted July 20, 2015 Share #22 Posted July 20, 2015 Hmmm I see it on PC. Wonder what the deal is. I can see other pics posted by folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted July 21, 2015 Share #23 Posted July 21, 2015 Take it off and leave it off! (Avoid bumps and pot holes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted July 22, 2015 Share #24 Posted July 22, 2015 I have a beer coozie over the gas cap and my Venturerider mug inside to drink my water as I ride. I saw this at an International Rally and loved it. Very cheap, and works great. It has never slipped off while riding and no glare. For what ever reason I can't add a picture on my computer so I'll send one thru my phone on tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted July 22, 2015 Share #25 Posted July 22, 2015 http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/21/a7db6c42ea899cb0df40d866540e07d3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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