610 aftermarket gas cap

Discussion in '610/630' started by Circus, Nov 16, 2012.

  1. Circus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    San Diego
    Well I am tired of having gas leaking out of the gas cap on my 2008 610. It always seeps gas after I fill up and then park it. Been doing it for 3 years and I am tired of my garage smelling of gas.

    Anyone know of an aftermarket gas cap that does not seep (leak) gas?

    I searched earlier threads but the guys who used to make aluminum replacements don't seem to be around anymore.
  2. DYNOBOB Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cincinnati (Lebanon), OH
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    SuperTenere-GL1800-CBR900RR-KLX250S
  3. Circus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    San Diego
    Thanks Dynobob. That link is what I had previously found but two email attempts to that email address got bounced. I will try to PM him from this forum.
  4. bensl Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    te610, te310
    Other Motorcycles:
    ducati diavel
    keep us posted how you go. i wouldnt mind one myself.
  5. bronzebronco94 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    06 TE610 09 SM610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Rokon2x2, KZ1000,
    Husky 610 fuel cap i made. got sick of the two keys thing! pluged the vents on the left side front of the tank to prevent spillage when over filled. added the top vent to mine. its a one off, but if we have interest we can talk about a production run and variations. took the pics with my gopro. all i had:)

    Attached Files:

  6. shootis Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Dedham Maine
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    DR650
    That looks great, put me down for interest in one!
  7. tunp Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 TE610, 13 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 990, 02 FLHTPI HD
    Yes sir i would be interested
  8. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    How often do you make things like that? You seem pretty handy. :)
  9. Grandia Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '07 TE610
    I am up for one as well, depending on the price (incl shipping)
  10. 1lunger Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bloomfield CT
    I'll take one! My OEM one leaks lately.
  11. bronzebronco94 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    06 TE610 09 SM610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Rokon2x2, KZ1000,
    Ok! This is cool! Looking like we have some interest floating in. Should this thread be moved or renamed to eliminate confusion?
    Coffee--My whole family has been motorsport enthusiasts for many years. We play with anything with an engine! My family has been in the machining welding and fabricating business for 4 generations. Ive picked up on a few things over the years being exposed to all of it! I enjoy making things better and making my own stuff!
    Everyone else--Im working on the logistics of a production run for fuel caps [price, timeline, (coating, anodize clear or black only or powder coated with just about any color) etc.] As with any run, the higher the quantity the cheaper the they will be. I will work on a list to get this going. If you are interested send me a PM, even if you expressed interest here. In your message give details of what your interests are,(cap drilled and tapped for vent tube with plugs for old front tank vents, not drilled, coating, and color. Thanks
    Grandia likes this.
  12. Circus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    San Diego
  13. mnb Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE310 . . . . 2003 TE610e
    My '03 never leaks. Do you overfill it? If it expands due to heat/etc, it's either going to highly pressurize the tank (bad) or leak (less bad, unless cause by pressurization).
  14. bensl Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    te610, te310
    Other Motorcycles:
    ducati diavel
    count me interested if it comes up like the one in the ADV link.
  15. 1lunger Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bloomfield CT
    I think mine leaks because the overflow and overflow is down under the skid plate and gets plugged with mud. I would like to eliminate that altogether and just have the breather out the top.
  16. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    I finally got fed up with the stupid two-key arrangement. I just now took my gas cap apart and ground the tumbler tabs off. Now any key or screwdriver can open my gas cap, and it looks factory.
  17. bensl Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    te610, te310
    Other Motorcycles:
    ducati diavel
    anything progress with this?
  18. tunp Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 TE610, 13 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 990, 02 FLHTPI HD
    BB94, please make a few more
  19. TErider07 Husqvarna

    Location:
    New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    FJR1300 XR100
    I'm in if your building
  20. bronzebronco94 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    06 TE610 09 SM610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Rokon2x2, KZ1000,
    OK! Very sorry for the delay. its been a wicked few weeks between storms, trips, WORK, and life, but im back with it. im putting together tooling and working to free up machine space. work is picking up and im gonna have to squeeze these in between production. my plan is to make 20 of the replacement screw lock fuel caps. my rough count is 10 members with interest in caps. ive just set up my paypal also. i know, better late than never in joining the paypal fad. so to be clear, im ramping up for a run in the next couple weeks. the cost will be in the $100 neighborhood. some of you have expressed interest in this thread, some have PMed me. if anyone has interest please pm me, and we can discuss details. side note, should i start a new thread to simplify this? thoughts would be great! Thanks!