Oil cap

[Jefflee1]

I bought a 07 R3 classic. I was going to check the oil today. I can not seem to get the cap off. Is there a trick to getting the cap off ?

Jeff

 

[Lester532]

They can stick a little. Just get a firm grip and twist it off. Its just a rubber plug.

 

[Molinoman]

Jeff, like Lester said you just have to twist it a little. I would also make sure you are on the bike and holding it up straight as you check the oil. From what I've heard, since it is a separate sump from the engine...ie: oil storage/supply tank, if it is a little over the max mark on the dipstick you should still be fine as it is not in direct contact with any gears where it could foam if it was too high like other bikes with a wet sump.

Dennis

 

[scot in exile]

Heat it with a blow torch untill it is cherry red then pull it off with a pair of pliers
Only takes three fingers, hold it like you would a cricket ball and pull staight up no twisting just straight up.

 

[Jefflee1]

OK I got it off

I didn't have to use a blow torch, but I did threaten it, and she finally gave up the fight..lol.....

 

[R3T2013]

Locking Oil Cap

Has anybody come up with a locking oil cap? As a new Rocket 3 touring owner I realized the vulnerability of this engine with oil reservoir exposed. Some smart ass can walk up and dump sand in my engine. Most bikes hide oil reservoir under the seat.

 

[Dennsell]

Has anybody come up with a locking oil cap? As a new Rocket 3 touring owner I realized the vulnerability of this engine with oil reservoir exposed. Some smart ass can walk up and dump sand in my engine. Most bikes hide oil reservoir under the seat.

What you say is true but Ive not seen a locking cap.. maybe you could drill the oil tank neck and fit a screw similar to the Rad Cap.

 

[rayjay]

OK I got it off

I didn't have to use a blow torch, but I did threaten it, and she finally gave up the fight..lol.....

Yeah..you have to let these Rockets know who's boss otherwise you can't do
a thing with em

RJ

 

[xhdskip]

I went to the harley dealer to get a locking oil cap,
they didn't have one that would fit.
The screw is a good idea, but i'd rather have a lock.

 

[scot in exile]

Has anybody come up with a locking oil cap? As a new Rocket 3 touring owner I realized the vulnerability of this engine with oil reservoir exposed. Some smart ass can walk up and dump sand in my engine. Most bikes hide oil reservoir under the seat.

Were you in Australia recently by any chance?