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NEW TANK, BUT NO KEYS!! HOW TO OPEN GAS CAP LOCK???

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  1. Lakermatt

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    HI All, I took back my tank yesterday, and found a cherry new 650 seca tank. went on flawlessly!! but one problem... no key to gas cap!! so tried to put in a screwdriver and pop lock. no luck. I resorted to drilling, but stopped last night before I went too far... what is the easiest way to get these caps open?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Drilling.
     
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    okie dokie.... any preferred method?? LOL
     
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    Drill out the lock cylinder the. Use a screwdriver to turn the latch. If your previous attempt with a screwdriver didn't mangle the lock, a locksmith can open it.
     
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    P.S. If you lose your key(s), or obtain a used gas tank that still has a (locked) cap on it but with no key, then it may be time for you to learn the ancient art of lock-picking:

    http://www.capricorn.org/~akira/home/lockpick/


    Or a real locksmith can pick it for you.
     
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    LOL... I know!! I was drilling on that bad boy like I was breaking into the U.S Mint!! and was denied!! I am going back at it tonight with SHARP drill bits...
     
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    just an FYI.. after about 1 hour I got the damn thing open... good god that thing was hard to break into... or I just make a TERRIBLE vandal... LOL!!
     
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