Venting a Road Star Gas Cap

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James Adams

8 жыл бұрын

This video is about Venting a Road Star Gas Cap

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@DanBlackRacing 6 жыл бұрын

OMG you just save me lots of money. My gas cap literally came apart in pieces while riding. I never touched it since I bought it. I would have never been able to put this together without your tutorial thank you so much. Wish I could buy you dinner!

@RayDAider1 Жыл бұрын

I just vented my cap and discovered a very good way to deal with those two tiny opposing springs is to use a gob of Petroleum Jelly to retain the spring where it goes into its seat on each "arm". This will hold them in place good enough until you can squeeze them together the way they are suppose to go.

@druegeme 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. I could not have done the little springs without you. I wascabout to put it together without them and then found this! Made me so happy.

@alunderwood5903 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much, the two screws had wiggled out and the gas cap popped apart in my hands. I fished the screws out of the gas tank and used your video to put it back together! Thank you!

@boycerigdon5818 6 жыл бұрын

Great video to re assemble gas cap. Screw vibrated loose and fell into tank. Lost spring while trying to reassemble, Mr. Adams addressed this but thought I could handle it, looked three hours for the spring, replaced with 3/16 X 7/8 or .775 x 22.225 x/406 Tilley comp spring and cut to length. , replace with stock screw, had to grind screw head to fit cap, total cost $4.75. works great.

@rajuchekuri 2 жыл бұрын

great tutorial, I took apart but couldn't put together those springs, your video helped me to put together those and back now.

@creickard 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Helped me with my gas cap. Only cost me a new bolt at Menards. Thanks!

@Chestickles 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very detailed instructions. Good video!

@MrFreud2024 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, I repaired my bike lock with the help of your video

@scottmurphy3896 2 жыл бұрын

The two little rubber plugs in my gas cap were completely wedged and stuck in place not allowing any air into the tank without me having to open the gas cap. Thanks dear video I was able to get it apart unwedge the rubber bits and it's working now

@buckbuchanan9807 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you sir. Went pumpless today and your video was a big help in the process!

@Chestickles 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going pumpless. Any change in performance since going pumpless? They say you will need to turn your reserve on sooner, is this true?

@buckbuchanan9807 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chestickles I've never noticed a difference. But I watch my fuel gage. And it does increase performance.

@keakar63 4 жыл бұрын

its pretty common thing for the screws to come loose and fall in the tank. always use lock tight on them when reassembling the cap. also a good idea to do this as precautionary maint on every yamaha gas cap

@HotWingz08 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Watched your video a few times, then re-watch it while doing my cap. Sure hope this fixes my issue.

@paulacabbo466 2 жыл бұрын

After watching your video I took mine apart to get at the spring for the key hole cover, I removed the spring stretched it out some and reinsalled it , the cover is snug again , iI never would have atempted it had i not come across this video, Thank You, Mr Adams

@Bazzen 5 жыл бұрын

Man you, my good sir, was my hero today!

@rdx5499 3 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful ! Thanks for the video

@peprml 6 жыл бұрын

Got to the gas station and couldn't get the cap out. Went home and got messing with it, got it out and one of the screws was amiss. The whole thing fell apart on me, so handy that you had this video up so's I could figure out how to put it back together. Got the missing screw out of the tank with a magnet. Bet yo azz I put Locktite on 'em before putting back in. Thanks for the help. Enjoy Peace

@usingtheirhypocracyagainst8636 5 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend. took mine apart and was kinda lost as to how to put back together. until i saw the video...

@jorgemurillo7719 2 жыл бұрын

Dude step by step great video thanks

@troyperez3822 3 жыл бұрын

Just remove the two rubber plugs only and then place it back the plastic plugs in place? or need to remove the plastic plugs as well? im going pumpless on my 01 roadie sir thanks

@davepigecella7705 4 жыл бұрын

This cap is insanely designed. You need 4 hands shaped like tweezers to put this freaking thing back together.

@mariong8023 2 жыл бұрын

A very good post! Thank you very much! By the way, just have noticed one of the long screws is missing. Anyone know what is the size of that screw? The thread and the length? Thank you

@kevinchurch2713 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 siverado...what is the purpose of venting? Is'nt there a system from the factory to vent the tank?? Just curious...iv'e had no problems so far...thanks for any info

@gwalker5327 2 жыл бұрын

Can you put a tiny dab of grease on that spring to keep it in place on the plate while you put the slider over it?

@rakeshkumarbaria5047 4 жыл бұрын

Very good.

@johnhilliard8095 2 жыл бұрын

Can you post a video of the steps necessary to go pumpless?

@journeyofmanoj 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.. 🤝

@raphen90 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy those hex screws?

@tyrssen1 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea there was so much stuff inside a gas cap. Think I'd opt to just buy one, if a vented cap (for my application) was needed.

@toddshobbyzone659 14 күн бұрын

I read a bunch of messages about this venting and seen afew posts about putting a ball bearing in, what size ball???

@MdAkbar-um9dk 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@hamansi 2 жыл бұрын

In addition, to avoid fuel leaks if the motorcycle tilts too much, a small bearing must be installed replacing the small rubbers that were removed.

@j_mars_cars Жыл бұрын

I took mine apart before watching this. I wondered where my bearing came from! Thank you, let me reinstall it. I must have a modified cap already, so I doubt the issue I’m having is a vent issue. Oh well

@shalinsasi 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mahn..

@katenicolefallaria1574 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks nong!

@almuzon 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James! I was riding a motorcycle in rainy weather and the motorcycle stopped working. Stopping, I could not start it. After opening the tank plug, the sound of intake air followed and after that the engine started normally. This only happens in rainy (wet) weather. Is it due to the malfunctioning of these valves?

@Jadams1911 4 жыл бұрын

If you have an after market air filter, rain can be sucked in the carb causing this problem. some people will put an air filter sock over the air filter when they ride in the rain. Also water can be thrown up on the coils causing you to lose spark. I've had this happen to me a few times. Just pull the connecters and apply dialectical grease to the connectors

@keakar63 4 жыл бұрын

just to be clear, to make the cap vented we are supposed to remove the small bottom rubber plugs right? because you put them back in and then said its vented but unless im mistaken you unvented it by putting them back in in the video correct?

@CreatingExcellence 2 жыл бұрын

Same question

@johnhilliard8095 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing did you ever get an answer?

@keakar63 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnhilliard8095 nope, he never replied at all. i just made sure it was all cleaned good and put it back like it was originally. normally if it having issues its blocked by trash so if its cleaned good then it shouldnt have any issues

@dayanpetkov3941 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same question. I watched the video 5 times and didn't get it. So guys, I bought from Amazon aftermarket gas cap. Look the same. Soni disassembly and the difference is in the aftermarket gas cap there is no rubber plugs at all. Underneath is only one small hole. On the Oem gas cap underneath have 2 small hols. So this let me think the aftermarket is already vent it? Yes or no. If someone one i can share pictures via WhatsApp 004917661941526 And just to be clear Do we have to remove something or just clean the plugs? I will give you a tip how to fix the spring easier. Just put on little bit of fat to hold them. 😉

@kentuckyjustice1408 Жыл бұрын

I've ~NEVER~ had an issue with my Road Star that traced back to a non-vented gas cap. I'm wondering why this is necessary?

@Santos-ek8md 6 жыл бұрын

James, what about using a center punch to make holes in the filler neck of the tank? This is what some other owners have done.

@mikecoggins36 2 жыл бұрын

I did that but it was to get more gas into the tank easier.

@benvanmeter6530 6 жыл бұрын

New here, and new owner of 2006 VStar 1100 Custom. Gas cap...only has ONE screw, and in the other screw hole there is a ball bearing. When I put the cap on it is loose...seems a little too loose. Any suggestions? Did someone before me do a recommended mod or to I need to rebuild it? Thanks!!!

@Jadams1911 6 жыл бұрын

You may be missing a screw, it could have falling inside the gas tank or someone may have done a mod.

@karthikkarthik-sd2zn 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyouuuuu soooo muchhhhhh!!!

@corby404 3 жыл бұрын

Are you removing the rubber plugs for the venting? I'm having a hard time determining what you've done to make it vented.

@Jadams1911 3 жыл бұрын

Yes just remove the rubber plugs to vent the gas cap. I was showing how to remove them, I reinstalled them in the video

@chrisw5929 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, so rubber plugs stay out for venting, do the plastic plugs go back in or do the rubber and plastic plugs stay out for vented?

@viper3d1 6 жыл бұрын

As I was driving down the highway one day on my V-Star Classic 1100 06 the gas cap blew off and landed in my crotch when I stopped I found all the pieces except for a couple the little rubber plugs and one plastic piece that went over the plug two screws fell into the tank any idea how to get them screws out of the tank?

@Jadams1911 6 жыл бұрын

Fish them out with a small magnet.

@thegodofwar94 7 жыл бұрын

One of the rubber plugs at 2:11 seconds is missing form mine. I think someone was trying to mess with my gas cap as it was all loose this morning. Would having a plug missing do damage

@Jadams1911 7 жыл бұрын

No it will not cause any damage. it just allows more air into the tank.

@mr.middleclassabbayi4230 4 жыл бұрын

Tqs bro so hely me video

@karlh4313 Жыл бұрын

Do you think a 95 Yamaha Virago XV 535 would have the plugs too? I have a vent cap also..

@Jadams1911 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but its possible

@karlh4313 Жыл бұрын

@@Jadams1911 thanks

@nikhilsawant954 4 жыл бұрын

Too much thanks bro .....

@damacknificent151 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but, what is this for? Meaning why you take it apart? and what is pumpless? Thanks

@roadstarmadness657 3 жыл бұрын

they take off the electric fuel pump, gravity will feed gas. But u need to vent the cap for it to work properly .

@200papabear 8 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on how to test the stator to see if its going bad

@chaoswest4570 6 жыл бұрын

FRED DAVIS AKA DOG start with the regulator. It's most likely the issue.. the tests are long and confusing and I spent a lot of time Tearing my bike apart and ordering parts just to replace a stator that wasn't bad. eBay has em cheap. Long story short, I have an entire new charging system bc a $30 easily accessible part went out. Now I'm out at least $250.

@peprml 6 жыл бұрын

Heya Chaos. Although I'm sure Fred has his problems figured out by now, here's a link for future reference. You don't have to take the side cover off to do the tests. You want to measure ohms across the three combinations of wires from the stator, continuity to make sure its not grounding out between ground and each of the three wires, and with engine running, check AC current across all three combinations of the stator wires. Enjoy Peace kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9xif9d50dzHoX0.html

@MotoVirtuo 3 жыл бұрын

What on earth do those little plastics pieces do? The ones that have like three little splines.. I’ve been thinking this through all day and can’t come up with any thoughts on it. Great video btw!

@paulacabbo466 2 жыл бұрын

when the key is turned does the part that spins glide on those plastic pieces ?

@MotoVirtuo 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulacabbo466 no idea. All I know is when they fall in the tank it’s a pain in the ass to get them out since a magnet can’t get them

@Swakke36ST 5 жыл бұрын

cap fell apart in my tank ... cant find the rubber plugs... are they really necessary ??

@Jadams1911 5 жыл бұрын

Not necessary , but they keep the fumes in the tank, also if the bike turns over it keeps fuel from leaking through the gas cap. A lot of people that go pumpless remove the plugs so their tanks have better ventilation.

@Swakke36ST 5 жыл бұрын

@@Jadams1911 thx , then i guess they were not in place , cause a few weeks ago i had to lay down my bike , and in a few seconds much fuel was wasted ...greetz from Tremelo , Belgium

@tomcata1467 7 жыл бұрын

I hope you never have to replace your gas cap, as they are very expensive to replace, try more than a hundred dollars, for a Road Star.......

@goshell 6 жыл бұрын

my rubber gasket it's all worn out. Can I replace/build that gasket ? Many thanks

@Jadams1911 6 жыл бұрын

If you can find the gasket kit you can rebuild it, or you can buy a new gas cap on Ebay for around $20

@strato5135 4 жыл бұрын

@@Jadams1911 Best vented gas cap? Or do they need to go through this process too? (Chinese aftermarkets)

@rajuchekuri 2 жыл бұрын

When I took this out, found one metal ball bearing, couldn't find where it goes, does anybody knows where it goes? Does anybody know the size of the long screw holding this? Sorry, I lost one of them, not sure if went in to tank or out side :-( looking for a replacement

@CreatingExcellence 2 жыл бұрын

Another person commented that if you remove those little rubber pieces, you should put a ball bearing in its place to keep from gas spilling out if you tilt your bike to much

@Bizzel0420 5 жыл бұрын

How did you invent the gas cap you just took it apart and put it back together

@Jadams1911 5 жыл бұрын

I was just showing how to remove the rubber plugs in the gas cap to vent it if you ever want to go pumpless.

@davidstipek 4 жыл бұрын

@@Jadams1911 Which plugs do you leave out... the big ones? or the small ones... I was going to ask you the same question Bizzel0420 asked.

@Jadams1911 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidstipek Just remove the 2 small rubber plugs.

@northernlights6206 4 жыл бұрын

Same question here. Which two rubber plugs are supposed to be left out? The two you didnt show removing in the beginning, or the two under the plastic plugs?

@dennytuma 11 ай бұрын

why would you need to vent the gas cap

@BigKev1988 9 ай бұрын

Had to have my tank lined and my tank vent got plugged. pressure sucks my tank in with the cap locked. venting the cap may solve my issue with the tank pressure.

@BigKev1988 9 ай бұрын

I tried this on the new cap and ruined it. the screw snapped and came out on first attempt.

@sonofsteve566 3 ай бұрын

did you get your tank fixed. mine caved in imploded", I can fix the exterior but thinking about how can line interior of tank

@200papabear 8 жыл бұрын

hey james is there anyway to contact you by email question is i have a 99 star 1600 it cranks but wont start do you have any idea?

@Jadams1911 8 жыл бұрын

+200papabear It's either going to be no fuel or no spark or a faulty switch. send me an email and tell me a little about when your problem started and what you've tried. jamesadams@usa.com

@sathyarajsathya680 5 жыл бұрын

Omni petrol tank cap exit petrol leak

@soumilinon 6 жыл бұрын

I`m sure it doesn`t need to be vented anymore than the factory settings!! But... this video is what I was looking for,on a road trip my girlfriends gas cap was loose,she removed it and 90% of cap was in the tank(which was full).Tried fishing out with flashlight magnet(side of highway).Way too many parts and white metal Ended up taping some of the cap onto tank (Sunday no less) Lucked out and found a chainsaw gas cap that fit good enough to get home(400 miles) Bottom line---What a fucking stupid cap setup!!!! and cost is $102

@joseluisorellano69 5 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/Petrol-Fuel-Gas-Tank-Cap-Lock-For-Yamaha-XVZ1300-XV1600-XV1700-Road-Star-XV1900/232486695723?hash=item362149732b:g:LWsAAOSwMK9aO8fS

@lifewesternaustralia1297 3 жыл бұрын

Do miss it. I can not see any laning

@deserthillbilly64 6 жыл бұрын

Why vent the gas cap, how does taking it apart and putting it back together do that?

@Jadams1911 6 жыл бұрын

When you go pumpless, Removing the rubber plugs in the gas cap allows for better gas flow.

@KG-nr4qu 6 жыл бұрын

isnt the tank vented through a hose on the front top of the tank under the dash? when i pulled my tank off i tipped it a little too far and gas ran out that tube so im pretty sure these tanks are already vented.

@lifewesternaustralia1297 3 жыл бұрын

can not see any cleaning

@TheBruces56 5 жыл бұрын

Why would this be necessary? Do the Yamaha engineers not know how to design a gas cap?

@gwalker5327 4 жыл бұрын

It is not necessary if you run the bike the way it was designed, i.e. with a fuel pump. For those that remove the fuel pump, venting provides better fuel flow.

@sailorgerard 5 ай бұрын

I do like your vids, but you lighting is lacking. When you show the viewers something, it cannot be seen, as there is no sufficient lighting. That sliding action, when you forward the vid, is very distracting, and cause my vision to shrew up, for one don't expect that sort of action. Also: are those rubber plugs supposed to come out and leave out? I am having the problem as to how to vent? You are not very clear on HOW or WHAT to do in order for the vent to work. Please could you clear that up for me? Thank you so much.

@ShaneNorleansSpencer 6 жыл бұрын

I get it.. leave the rubber plugs out to vent, yes?

@Jadams1911 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, leave the rubber plugs out to vent your gas cap

@glennnizich 5 жыл бұрын

@@Jadams1911 do you put the plastic ones back?

@zapzape-liquid5294 5 жыл бұрын

Whats the point of doing this?

@Jadams1911 5 жыл бұрын

It allows more air into the tank. You only need to do this if you convert your bike to a pumpless system and the venting on your tank is not adequate causing the bike to bog down from vapor lock.

@s14slide 5 жыл бұрын

With that said, what's the benefits of going pump less?

@Nosferatufatum 5 жыл бұрын

@@s14slide less things to go wrong and looks really nice and neat without the pump