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Title: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: Clare on July 10, 2009, 09:00:20 AM

I'm new here so first of all hello.

As the title says I cant the petrol cap of tmy kymco hipster, this is my first bike & I've not been on it for a while and obviously I wont get far without petrol!

Other people have tried and we've oiled it up, it just seems 'stuck'

I'd really appreciate any advice or has this happened to anyone else?

thanks, clare

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: jprestonian on July 10, 2009, 10:42:40 AM

NOTE: Do not use a blowtorch.  :)

I'm not familiar with the model (Europe? Asia?). Does it have a release cable that's attached to the ignition switch, such as on my People 250?  If so, that cable would be my first focus.
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Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: axy on July 10, 2009, 08:34:07 PM

Could be also excessive negative pressure gas build-up inside the tank. Check the overflow line for clogging.

Also, before trying to get it off I would lube it with WD-40 and apply some kind of warming agent around the cap (for example, steaming hot rags for ten minutes) in order to expand the material and allow for easier "action"....

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: chubbyrockstar on July 11, 2009, 09:08:53 PM

awsome idea with the steaming rags axy :o

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: Clare on July 16, 2009, 02:56:41 PM

Hi Thanks for the replies, I alraedy tried WD40 and again with the steaming rags, no luck I'm afraid  >:(

I've called a couple of locksmiths who are unsure so I guess amybe a mechanic? What a haed doer~!!!!

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: Shaka on July 16, 2009, 03:30:46 PM

If there is negative pressure in the tank, you could try and loosen the petcock and see what happens.

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: Clare on July 28, 2009, 08:29:18 AM

I've even had a locksmith out now, no joy  :(

I'll have to try and find a new cap top replace it - does anyone know where in the UK I can find parts? I've tried ebay & cant see what I need?

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: axy on July 28, 2009, 11:59:31 AM

Quote from: Clare on July 28, 2009, 08:29:18 AM

I've even had a locksmith out now, no joy  :(

I'll have to try and find a new cap top replace it - does anyone know where in the UK I can find parts? I've tried ebay & cant see what I need?

This is incredible.
Try Yamaha Stadium.

Title: Re: Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!
Post by: lcc180583 on January 11, 2012, 08:38:16 PM

I know this post was a few years ago but Im really hoping someone sees this, I have the exact same problem, I bought my hipster the other day and opened the fuel cap without a problem, now today when I tried it is 'stuck' 1st of all I couldnt even turn key fully, now I can but it still wont open. clare did u get this fixed or does anyone else know how this can be fixed?