Fuel filler cap

[Eric GSX1400K3]

I had the issue that the flap covering the key access was stuck down. There's a little ball bearing on a spring acting as a detent sitting under the flap.  This had gotten stuck due to galvanic corrosion. 

I had to slowly wiggle the cover up and down until it released, it ended up breaking the alu casting holding the ball in, so now the cover flap doesn't get held in place when closed, but still works fine and visually looks fine

[Hooli]

That reminds me of smashing my pillion pegs up & down with a big hammer until the ball bearing moved enough to let them be used. Same cause too.

[J16SDA]

Can you buy replacement filler caps that don't require a key?

I'm new to the world of bikes so please forgive me if this is common knowledge. Wouldn't mind replacing mine as I'm scared this'll happen or my key will snap

[Hooli]

Baring really old 1970s & before stuff I can't think of a bike without a key slot in the petrol cap, so probably not.

[DP1400]

Funnily enough i`ve always found Suzuki locks & keys to be a bit dodgy. To make me feel better (!) I apply a single drop of 3in1 light oil into my lock every now and again, rightly or wrongly, and it seems to help.

[Notty]

Can you buy replacement filler caps that don't require a key?

I'm new to the world of bikes so please forgive me if this is common knowledge. Wouldn't mind replacing mine as I'm scared this'll happen or my key will snap

I bought this Oberon cap -  great quality but pricy 
@J16SDA

[grog]

They look good Notty. Around $200 posted here. I would worry someone can open without key. I find my cap a PIA, wont stay folded back when open. Just how it is i guess. Bad design.

[seth]

@DP1400
You'd be better off using a graphite based pub on your locks as oil turns into a past that can actually wear them out faster .

[DP1400]

Good to know seth, cheers