Got to the petrol station today and could not open the filler cap. Being ham fisted, I even bent the key trying.
At home, tried the spare (straight) key and still no joy.
Undid the 5 Allen key bolts, bit it appears that there is something else to undo before I can remove the filler cap unit (I left my Haynes manual at a friend's house after some work on the bike).
The lock is currently soaking in penetrating oil, but I'm not holding much hope. I'll replace it ASAP but I need to know how to get the cap off to replace it and if there is a short term bodge to open the lid.
How hard can I hit what to help? Don't mind if cap does not lock if a temp fix can be performed. Would a screwdriver down the barrel force the lock open?
I've got enough fuel to get to and from work tomorrow, just, but as the light came on as I got home, 36 mile round trip is all I'm prepared to risk.
Thanks in advance
At home, tried the spare (straight) key and still no joy.
Undid the 5 Allen key bolts, bit it appears that there is something else to undo before I can remove the filler cap unit (I left my Haynes manual at a friend's house after some work on the bike).
The lock is currently soaking in penetrating oil, but I'm not holding much hope. I'll replace it ASAP but I need to know how to get the cap off to replace it and if there is a short term bodge to open the lid.
How hard can I hit what to help? Don't mind if cap does not lock if a temp fix can be performed. Would a screwdriver down the barrel force the lock open?
I've got enough fuel to get to and from work tomorrow, just, but as the light came on as I got home, 36 mile round trip is all I'm prepared to risk.
Thanks in advance