Had an '88 Max for two years (and never dropped it). So I guess I am familiar with removing the gas cap. The key does work in the airbox cover. The gas cap has the arrow pointed towards the front of the bike and the cap can be rotated with force. The key will rotate a little bit, but not enough to dis-engage the mechanism holding the cap onto the tank neck. My gut feeling is that a previous owner put another gas cap on and my key will fit the lock, but not operate it. When I get the bike up and running I'll email you offline to discuss the wheels. Right now I'm concentrating on reviving Pandora. Regards, Kevin ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: Re: [Vmax] Pandora's Box - locks and keys Author: Bryan Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2/23/00 4:31 PM Kevin, Do you have another Max? Are you familiar with getting off the gas cap. I've seen on some of the maxes you need to push down pretty hard while turning the key. Does the key work in the airbox cover lock? Someone may have put the cap on wrong (although I don't know haw they could) it does need to be lined up correctly. Maybe if you tried to spin the cap a little at a time. It probably won't move though. Worse case scenario you could drill it out with a non-sparking bit. I know they're available out there somewhere. Of course you need to remove the tank and do a complete tank flush to clean out all of the metal flakes. On another note. If you're interested I'm selling the wheels from my 88. I know the 85 wjeels were kind of boring and buying aftermarket wheels costs a fortune, trust me I know. I was hoping to get $500 for the pair. Good luck with Pandora's Max and let me know if you're interested in the wheels. Bryan VMOA #706 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 9:07 AM Subject: [Vmax] Pandora's Box - locks and keys > Hi all, > > I'm relying on the collective experience of you folks, because this is my first > "project bike." I have an '85 with no carbs/airbox, top cover, scoops, crown > cover, crankcase cover, seat, blown fork seals, etc. (and I'm calling her > Pandora's Box for obvious reasons). Last night I hit a snag. The key (a copy) > that came with this bike will not: > > 1) Open the gas cap. > 2) Turn the ignition switch to "P." > > The key will turn the ignition switch "on," lock/unlock the steering column, and > open the top cover. The key fits into the gas cap and will turn the lock ~20 to > 30 degrees. > > Assuming it is the key, can I call my local Yamaha dealer with the VIN number > and have a new key cut (no, I don't have the owner's manual)? > > Assuming it is the lock, how can I remove the gas cap without damaging the tank > or blowing myself up (tank is ~1/4 full of skunky gas)? > > All thoughts, experiences, ideas, appreciated. > > Regards, > Kevin > > PS Anyone with carbs/airbox, top cover, scoops, crown cover, crankcase cover, > seat, etc. contact me directly. I need parts. > > -To unsubscribe or change settings go to: > http://www.seawingsub.com/mailman/listinfo/vmax > ............................................. To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .............................................
