Cant get the petrol cap of my Kymco Hipster!

[Clare]

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

[jprestonian]

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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[axy]

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"....

[chubbyrockstar]

awsome idea with the steaming rags axy

[Clare]

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~!!!!

[Shaka]

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

[Clare]

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?

[axy]

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.

[lcc180583]

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?