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Gas cap for TXC511

Johnny A

Johnny A

Husqvarna
My TXC511 has a plastic gas cap that is getting tricky to get on. I know Husky has an aluminum one for $68. What other options are there short of just using a rag? Will ones from other models work?
 
Johnny A said:
My TXC511 has a plastic gas cap that is getting tricky to get on. I know Husky has an aluminum one for $68. What other options are there short of just using a rag? Will ones from other models work?
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Toss the stock one ASAP it warps and gets near impossible to get on. The husky one threads on like butter and looks / works great. I don't thing any other bikes have internal threads like this bike.
 
Thanks, I was looking for other options.

Well if Husky is going to sell a bike with a plastic POS gass cap it does not feel good to get bent over for a second time and have to pay $68 for one that works. I am not say it should be free but $68 plus shipping, REALLY?
 
Ive actually managed to use both of my stock units for almost 3 years now. One is getting to be a bit fiddly and I will probably replace it soon....

In other words if you are patient with the stock one you may be able to use it for some time.
 
Johnny A said:
have to pay $68 for one that works. I am not say it should be free but $68 plus shipping, REALLY?
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If you machined parts you would know that not a bad deal. Needs several setups, threads, then ano and laser. It adds up quick. It works fantastic.

Johnny A said:
Well if Husky is going to sell a bike with a plastic POS gass cap it does not feel good to get bent over for a second time and have to pay $68 for one that works. I am not say it should be free but $68 plus shipping, REALLY?
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Call ZipTy, I think they were making some too. :thumbsup:
 
oregonsage said:
Ive actually managed to use both of my stock units for almost 3 years now. One is getting to be a bit fiddly and I will probably replace it soon....

In other words if you are patient with the stock one you may be able to use it for some time.
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Mine was toast in about 6 months. Warped so bad i could not get it back on. Was super frustrating. Also leaked once warped. I know your 511 sits int he sun a bunch at events and am very surprised it did not warp ASAP.
 
I would like to see an innie to outie converter so you can use the TC cap or some other similar cap

I recall Zip Ty was talking about something like that....
 
oregonsage said:
I would like to see an innie to outie converter so you can use the TC cap or some other similar cap

I recall Zip Ty was talking about something like that....
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I think there was talk of that. I don't mind the innie cap but would have prefered the other way around like every other bike on the planet :>)
 
Well that is the risk of trying something new. Never know where the problems will be until they show up. Still I like thier out-of-box thinking. Who knows what next years bikes will bring but if at some point they start shipping with a better cap the replacement cost should go way down.
 
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