Keyless Fuel Cap.. Why?

[O.C.]

Having fuel syphoned/stolen from your car or bike is at best an inconvenience.

However having something deposited into your tank could prove to be a major problem........I'm thinking sugar (no not Alan)

[mecki]

 

[Boomer]

We must have been extremely lucky then. We do however get a lot of cat converters nicked, big money in them.

Good luck to them for nicking the CATs off my car. It's a diesel. :-)
Best way to stop CAT theft would be to target the scrap metal dealers.
Someone is paying the scum to nick them.

As for fuel theft, I've only ever seen it once and that was when 2 scumbags spiked the bottom of the tank on my Z1300.
It did have a big tank so they ended up wearing a lot of petrol, according to witnesses.
Lots on the ground too. Luckily the bike didn't catch fire as it was very hot after a long days riding.
Insurance paid up and I got a brand new tank but for 4 days I had to ride the company CX650 Turbos again and they were NASTY bikes!

[Debs]

Would it be possible to install a wire mesh at the same time as the keyless cap? At least it would stop anyone syphoning the petrol off, or do you think that would just be a complete waste of time and money?

[Lonewolf]

Debs, I wouldn't personally bother. The odds are so slim on anyone nicking your fuel, it'd be more hassle than it's worth.

[SirToU]

I agree with the last statement....  If someone wants it that badly, they will get it regardless.

In terms of keyless fuel cap, I think Kawasaki missed a trick.  on 2010 models - you now have a lockable glove box, which is remotely locked and the fuel cap would be just as easy and conveinient.

So easy in fact that when I tested the Ducati Multistrada (also with keyless ignition) , if you look through the accessories book it is an optional extra....

I say bring it on - until it fails  ;-)

Neil

[Lonewolf]

I say bring it on - until it fails  ;-)

Neil

Surely nothing on the GTR would fail, would it? Kawasaki wouldn't allow that to occur would they? 

[Richard]

Good luck to them for nicking the CATs off my car. It's a diesel. :-)
Best way to stop CAT theft would be to target the scrap metal dealers.
Someone is paying the scum to nick them.

Many modern diesels also have CATs, dunno if they are as valuable as the petrol car ones.


Personally I can not see the point of the keyless fuel cap, it only takes a few seconds to open the locking one with the stove knob, especially if you remember to turn off to the right instead of the normal left.....


Richard

[garfield1974]

My thought is that there is a greater chance that somebody will dump something in (i.e. sugar) than try to steal fuel.
List of potential sugar donors starts with pissed of neighbors to kids who don't have nothing smarter to do. 

But it looks cool, though. 

[viper]

i think that if my bike was on a driveway everynight then maybe i wouldnt be so pro the K/L cap. my bike is either in the garage, between my legs or parked somewhere nice on a sunday while im in the coffee shop getting a butty . the only time my bike is ever exposed is on tour in the alps ect and most of the time we use bike friendly hotels with underground parking.

[Boomer]

Many modern diesels also have CATs, dunno if they are as valuable as the petrol car ones.
Richard

I learn something new every day. Yer right, my car does have multiple CATs.

[Charlie747]

I learn something new every day. Yer right, my car does have multiple CATs.

Hi Boomer

Your modern diesel will run partial filters and if a commercial vehicle complying with Euro standards will possibly use a version of urine to help partial reduction

Its well worth checking out the life / cost of these filters especially if you fund your own vehicle.  They aren't cheap !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Charlie

[Boomer]

It's a 2001 S-Class Merc 320CDI so no urea filters or particle filters.
It's a nice big quiet comfy motorway cruiser that gets 36Mpg average and nearly 50Mpg on motorways. 

To stay on topic it has a keyless fuel cap that is linked to the central locking.