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R50/53 Copper to Cooper -S Fuel Cap conversion...

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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Copper to Cooper -S Fuel Cap conversion...

Hi There...!!

Probably this have been asked many times before, but, is there a link - DYI guide on how to do this on an R50.

I basically need the right parts to buy...

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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Anyone, excuse my ignorance
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Contact Aaron at Outmotoring.com. He has a kit with OEM parts that will give you what you need.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Attached.

Did this a while back and love the chrome gas cap!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Anyone switch from an S gas cap to the non S caps ... I don't like the chrome and want a flush finish is it just plug and play after I get the part is there any adaptor ?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Yes, you can switch to the non-S - just make sure you get entire assembly with the hinge. The hinges are different between the two because of the depth difference.

There are some pictures in that how-to of the non-S assembly that you need.
 
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