Removing Filler Cap on Ducati 600ss?

**rockerted** · 21 Jan 08, 04:43 PM

any advice on removing filler cap on a 600ss, ?. i,m sure there,s a post on hear somewhere??

**998gsb** · 21 Jan 08, 04:50 PM

if its the same as on later bikes - it should just be three allen bolts - m4 i think ?

There are 6 in total but 3 are for decoration..??

Might be totally wrong of course as I dont know what the filler looks like on yours....

**rockerted** · 21 Jan 08, 06:40 PM

cheers 998, but its the whole thing i want to take out to tart up, i know it,s been on hear somewhere!

**MarkST** · 21 Jan 08, 06:41 PM

Corroding Fuel Tank Filler Flange - Replacement?
Fuel filler cap :-(

**rockerted** · 21 Jan 08, 06:56 PM

THANKS MARKST, your a gent, knew it was on hear somewhere, now all i need is to drain the tank, as it,s to the brim!!

**Gilps** · 21 Jan 08, 07:23 PM

Just keep a close eye on how the black seal fits around the filler cap when you remove it. It's a common problem when refitting as it looks like it should sit differently to how it actually does, if that makes sense.

**rockerted** · 21 Jan 08, 07:33 PM

cheers gilps, i,ll watch it!!

**geo7863** · 25 Jan 08, 12:10 AM

Dont know if you have done this already but I took the complete filler unit out of my 900 tank, yours would be the same.

As someone pointed out the filler cap is secured by 3 allen screws, the other 3 are for show.

The actually filler neck is held by loads of litle grub screws around the circumference, if memory serves me corect these dont locate in any holes, they are a friction fit. Underneath the filler neck is a rubber overflow hose connected to the filler neck. Once the filler unit is lifted out the black rubber sealing ring, which is visible when fully installed, flips 'inside out'.

you have to carefully put this back in position when refitting, and gently re-attach the overflow hose, then carefully install the whole unit back into the tank without disturbing the seal.

It helps to partially install all the grub screws first, because when tightening them you have to put considerable pressure on the filler neck so the seal stays in place. It took me about 5 go's 'cos the seal kept flipping inside out again.

if you have already done this... then you know....if not have fun

**rockerted** · 25 Jan 08, 10:16 AM

cheers for the advice geo, and everone!!