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Hey y'all! I apologize for not posting sooner, but I was out riding I solved the problem with one of my original ideas. I had forgotten about this one due to the mind-wiping anger I was experiencing about the thought of a dealer employee jamming the cap onto the tank assembly. I laid a small section of squishable rubber pipe on my tank to protect it and used a screwdriver as a simple lever to pop the cap right off. It seems so easy, but I couldn't see the solution through all of the drama. Those who took photos of your fuel cap assembly, THANK YOU very much. I really appreciate you going out of your way to help out. The photos were a HUGE help in understanding what was happening in there. Happy long weekend! Greg

Yes, I bought the bike from a dealer. However, I don't have enough gas in the tank to make it back there. I've already called them and they have a truck to come pick up the bike. That's fine, but I want to ride. I'm wondering if they knew about this issue and did nothing. I've been unimpressed with them so far, so this lack of attention to detail doesn't totally surprise me.

Hello VR Forum! I'm a newbie here as I just purchased a 2006 RSTD last night. It's a sweet bike, but I already have one problem. The dealer (or someone) put the gas cap in wrong. It's stuck and won't come out. The triangle notch on the top of the cap is pointing at the road behind - the 6:00 position - when it should be pointing at the road ahead - the 12:00 position. I tried and tried to get the cap off, but had no luck. Today after work, I'm going to try to hold the key in the unlocked position while spinning the gas cap so it's in the right position to be removed. A mechanic at a local Yamaha dealer suggested this one. Any other advice?? Thanks, Greg