Gas cap lock

[Warehouse1001]

Ok, call me perplexed. Trying to figure out how to remove the lock mechanism from my 1974 GT750L gas cap so I can exchange it with my new gas cap and keep the original key. There must be a good trick to do it and I'm exhausted trying to figure it out. Can anyone shed some light? It would be greatly appreciated.

[old racer]

Ian explains everything here.
http://oldjapanesebikes.com/blog/2012/03/25/fuel-caps/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jimroid]

Thats great info right there.

[Warehouse1001]

Ian explains everything here.
http://oldjapanesebikes.com/blog/2012/03/25/fuel-caps/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That was perfect. Took both caps apart, swapped locks and then buttoned both back up. Not a single spring lost and there are technically three springs in the latch and lock mechanism! Thanks for the help.

[old racer]

Don't thank me,Thank Ian.
He's known here as oldjapanesbikes.

[Warehouse1001]

Wouldn't have found the link to Ian's writeup without you now would I!

[old racer]

Well in that case,
Thank you, for the thank you.