fuel tank lid?

CalAl

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I've read that the fuel fill cap on earlier bikes was aluminum with the Yamaha emblem on it. Will this cap fit the tank on my '77 to replace my chrome one? Will the key mechanism interchange? Does anyone have a photo of the early one, or have an extra cap to sell?
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Hey I might have an extra cap, from my 71 that has the yamaha emblem on it. I'll have to double check for you. I can get a picture of what it looks like by tomorrow..

cheftay
 
Hmm, if yours is elongated this might not work but here it is.
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And here's what mine looks like on my tank
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It's really tarnished and could use a soda blasting on the inside of it no doubt, but it's yours if you want it :cheers:
 
I don't think the older caps will fit the newer tanks. They are too short. The caps are not even interchangeable between the special and later standard model tanks.

The emblems for the older tanks are as rare as hen's teeth. The emblem on my tank looks the one in the first picture above.

Fortunately, I was able to talk a guy who works in the landing gear overhaul shop to replate mine for me. Should be done Tuesday. I'm stoked! :bike:
 
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