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Offline majstevetrevor

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Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« on: December 17, 2021, 07:19:39 AM »
Anyone know of a simple, non locking gas cap that will fit on the V7III?  Something along the lines of this one from Lowbrow Customs in the attached pic.  Thanks.



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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2021, 08:57:06 AM »
Here Ya Go,

https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/other/products/gt-motocycles-v7-iii-retractable-gas-cap
Thanks, that's a good possibility for sure.  I'd like to find something even more basic if possible, ie, no retractable button.  And would prefer a more matte metal finish.  But I'll put this on the short list.

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2021, 09:16:10 AM »
The V9 has a non locking cap.
For sure the 2017 model did.
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Can I ask why you aren't happy with the locking cap?
It's easy to use when you figure out the proper way to use it, don't try unscrewing it with the key.
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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2021, 09:43:50 AM »
Good luck it's not a big 4, not much made for small brands. It may be the same as others out there.
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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2021, 09:07:39 AM »
The V9 has a non locking cap.
For sure the 2017 model did.

P/N 2B002043 Around $50 from AF-1 Racing in the U.S.




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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2021, 06:44:25 PM »
Good luck it's not a big 4, not much made for small brands. It may be the same as others out there.

True. As an example the V11 Sport fuel cap is replaceable by a cap assembly for a Aprilia RSV1000 and a Triumph model I can't remember off hand. So you can sometimes source an equivalent replacement on Ebay. My V11 Sport has a "value" ebay Chinese alloy screw cap assembly fitted. It's very nice actually.

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2021, 09:11:58 PM »
True. As an example the V11 Sport fuel cap is replaceable by a cap assembly for a Aprilia RSV1000 and a Triumph model I can't remember off hand. So you can sometimes source an equivalent replacement on Ebay. My V11 Sport has a "value" ebay Chinese alloy screw cap assembly fitted. It's very nice actually.

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That’s what I was thinking, that there must be some non-Guzzi options that would fit..

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2022, 08:28:11 PM »
If anyone’s interested, I’ve been using for several weeks now this brass gas cap which I saved from my old triumph. It fits, and it’s vented, it seems to work perfectly fine. I thought at first that I wouldn’t like the brass with the metal tank but I’ve gotten used to it and am very happy with it!



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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2022, 11:14:39 AM »
FWIW, I bought a nice non-locking pop up metal one from a well known other site. When the tank was full it would spit gas through the vent hole. It also looked like crap on the V7III because the stock cap covers the tank fill cap welds.  Guzzi did a crappy paint job on the tank there because it normally doesn't show.
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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2022, 11:54:15 AM »
If anyone’s interested, I’ve been using for several weeks now this brass gas cap which I saved from my old triumph. It fits, and it’s vented, it seems to work perfectly fine. I thought at first that I wouldn’t like the brass with the metal tank but I’ve gotten used to it and am very happy with it!


 call me nuts but I like that. Would it work in the V7 850?

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2022, 02:21:31 PM »

If it has the same size opening as the V7 I imagine it would work. Here’s a link to the cap, at Lowbrow customs:

https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/products/domed-gas-cap-for-harley-davidson-1982-1995-modern-triumph-bonneville-t100-t120-scrambler-thruxton-brass

They also have a non-brass version.

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2022, 02:36:22 PM »
P/N 2B002043 Around $50 from AF-1 Racing in the U.S.





I have one of those--works well.

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2022, 06:57:44 PM »
If anyone’s interested, I’ve been using for several weeks now this brass gas cap which I saved from my old triumph. It fits, and it’s vented, it seems to work perfectly fine. I thought at first that I wouldn’t like the brass with the metal tank but I’ve gotten used to it and am very happy with it!




Is the std V7 cap vented? Many/most modern motorcycles don't use a vented cap. The venting system is internal to the tank itself and ties in with the evap canister. Modifying a part of the system can introduce issues like the evap canister not purging itself and other running issues.




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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2022, 12:26:53 AM »
Have a look at one for a screw thread Triumph.

I know that the thread is the same as my mates T100 fits my V9
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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2022, 05:26:43 AM »
Is the std V7 cap vented? Many/most modern motorcycles don't use a vented cap. The venting system is internal to the tank itself and ties in with the evap canister. Modifying a part of the system can introduce issues like the evap canister not purging itself and other running issues.




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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #16 on: December 13, 2023, 04:07:35 PM »
After reviewing the posts on this thread, I just recently came across this place in Bologna, Italy looking for a racing gas cap for a v7 tank, looks to be Shangri-la for v7 gas caps…enjoy.

https://www.tappimoto.com/en/our-products/

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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2023, 07:59:41 PM »
Guzzi tech has one but it's vented so it will spit on your tank in the heat.
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Re: Looking for a simple, screw in gas cap for V7III
« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2023, 08:21:24 AM »
I bought a Motone  Monza style flip top cap meant for a late Triumph.  BAAK sells them as well under their Guzzi listings.  It's been perfect for 14,000 miles and you won't drop it on your tank leaving a chip and dent.  Best of all it looks RIGHT on an Italian bike.

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