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Chevy327
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« on: February 17, 2016, 02:42:28 PM »
Hello all
I just did timing belts and plugs on my new (to me)
01 Interstate. What is secret to getting this damn beautiful radiator cap off so I can finish this before dark and get a short ride in??? I'm pretty good but stumped!! Thanks in advance
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2016, 02:52:00 PM »
Look around back or the sides for the tiny set screw (use a tiny allen wrench).

Loosening it makes things much easier.  

Resist using the channel locks.   Grin
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Chevy327
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2016, 03:33:41 PM »
Yes I feel stupid. Thanks.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2016, 04:58:07 PM »
That was not my intent, sorry.

We've all been there.

Hell, I once bought a new battery because my kill switch was on.  They let me return it. 
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2016, 05:07:02 PM »
Quote from: Chevy327 on February 17, 2016, 03:33:41 PM
Yes I feel stupid. Thanks.

You are in good company.
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crash1980
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2016, 05:59:03 PM »
Quote from: Jess from VA on February 17, 2016, 04:58:07 PM
That was not my intent, sorry.

We've all been there.

Hell, I once bought a new battery because my kill switch was on.  They let me return it. 

That sounds just like something I would do...
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2016, 06:29:37 PM »
Quote from: Chevy327 on February 17, 2016, 03:33:41 PM
Yes I feel stupid. Thanks.
Well you would have felt a lot worse it you torqued it off and damaged the radiator. I've done much stupider stuff than that.  Smiley
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Led
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2016, 01:49:21 PM »
YUP!!!  I bought my bike new, and switched out the rad cap. I seen the set screw setup on there and think it is a sweet idea on their part......

But if you buy a used bike......and that cap is on there, I can see.....WTF is going on here!!!

 cooldude
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Chevy327
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2016, 02:19:07 PM »
Thanks for all replies. I was probably just tired as to why I didn't see set screw originally!! Cheesy
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2016, 05:02:47 AM »
Been there done that.  Embarrassed In all reality, who in the hell would think of looking for a ss on a radiator cap let alone engineering it into a design? No one but Honda I guess.  Roll Eyes
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RGM
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« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2018, 02:59:52 PM »
Glad this thread was here. LOL
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