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gas cap problem

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#1 ·
my key to my 250 is bent and wont open the gas cap. i had a replacement key made but that one doesn't work either. what are my options to fix this???
 
#9 ·
The notches on the right side of the duplicate don't look like they are cut correctly. Have them remake it.
 
#10 ·
If the tank gasket has a good seal, it's pretty hard on the key using them as the sole source for closing the cap while turing the lock. I always use my free hand to apply closing pressure to the cap, and am careful to make sure the cap is seated all the way down before I start to turn the key to lock the cap.
 
#11 ·
Put your original key in a vice and bend it back into position, just be careful not to snap it. Get your money back on the spare because it looks like they used another key for the template.
 
#12 ·
On second thoughts... do you have a separate key for the fuel tank?

I have one key for the ignition barell and a smaller one for the tank and helmet lock. You sure you using right key?
 
#15 ·
Forwards or backwards that cut key looks like it was cut at Walmart by the greeter. Bend the original key straight and try the lock again or go somewhere that actually know how to cut a key. Does the bent key work in the ignition? If it does then I would think it is just the lock in NFG.
 
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