redxxrdr Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 God daughter's Ninja cant be fueled. Gas cap won't open. I stopped in a locksmith to get lube recommendations. I got two suggestions. A product called Houdini, and triflow. Houdini to clean, a small , small , amount oh triflow to lubricate. I checked my bikes. Both were stiff to rotate the key, had to push and wiggle the cap to open. I opened each cap, covered the tank with a cloth, the sprayed Houdini into the upright key slot. Lots of dirty crap came out. I then used a little triflow in the key slot, the movable angular ring and the two wing latches. What a difference. I think that i will have to set nikki's tank vertical to clean the key tumbler. But i hope to do the same process for her. Just another thing to check at riding season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Good info, where did you buy the products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Tuf-Glide is phenomenal for knives, keys/locks, and small things like that. Doesn't leave any shit behind. It's very expensive, but you use so little of it. 3inOne dry lock lube is great for cleaning, as it sprays a lot with good force, and is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) Tri flow is at any hardware store. I had never seen Houdini before. It was a recomended product by a larger local lock / locksmith shop. They recommend using very little tri flow after cleaning with Houdini. I had a couple times last year, where I didnt think that I would be able to refuel. I feel much better now. Of course the Ninja may require more effort. Her boyfriend seems to be good for her. But some of his mechanical efforts concern me. Edited March 10, 2019 by redxxrdr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBirdSlapper Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Whatever you do, don't use WD-40, it turns into an epoxy like substance once it hardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Bummer. In dim light, the thread title looked like “gas filler porn” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, XXBirdSlapper said: Whatever you do, don't use WD-40, it turns into an epoxy like substance once it hardens. Are you still using milk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBirdSlapper Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, blackhawkxx said: Are you still using milk? You could use milk, whole milk, as a cleaner. Cheese, or more particularly cheese whiz, is a superior lubricant for gas caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Got some tri-flow left over from my sons kart racing. Seems to be good stuff, If you can ever find it. Royal purple makes a spray lube.. good stuff as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Axle grease should last longer than some fancy spray lube, maybe as long as spray cheese. Mine's a little rough, should probably give it some love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Scotia Mike Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thread title had me thinking this was about Dave filling his cars. Never heard of Houdini product before, will keep an eye out for it. I like that a locksmithing product is named after an escape artist. I once bought some graphite powder lube for a sticky gas cap lock and accidentally dropped way too much in, what a mess. Key would not go into lock fully until I extracted the plug of powder at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Randy Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) I have the same issue with the gas cap on my 2012 ZX14 and it is a known issue on many Kawi's since they share the same cap. Never had a problem with my 2008 zx14. Houdini is a good product and I have also used a this product with good results- https://m.3inone.com/3inone-lock-dry-lube.php Edited March 16, 2019 by RC Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBirdSlapper Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I used WD-40 for years. I must have been lucky, as I never had issues With at least ten bikes. I don't tempt fate now and use cheese whiz. Cheddar works best below 40 degrees. It's messy when the temps rise so Carlos won't like it. In locks anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I use the bacon flavored cheez wiz as sex lube, because the frogs like it. Or was that frog flavored, because the pigs like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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