The filler cap came of an original 250. It has a rubber plug. This is the
one that Andy saw. Maybe is was for later models? I don't know. But in case
of a roll over what keeps fuel out? Just the magnet?
Kevin Andrews
CD7766L
CD2908LO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory Dito" <g.dito@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Andrew Packard" <apackard68@comcast.net>; "6-Pack"
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: gas filler cap plug
> Andy,
>
> I'm with Don. I owned my 250 since 1975 and it was in very good shape and
> totally stock. There was no sealing gasket/plug of any sort in the filler
> cap, just the magnet. It seems like the previous owner decided to
> improvise.
>
> Greg
> CD6250L
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Malling" <dmallin@attglobal.net>
> To: "Andrew Packard" <apackard68@comcast.net>; "6-Pack"
> <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 8:38 AM
> Subject: Re: gas filler cap plug
>
>
> > Hi Andy,
> >
> > My TR250 is at the body shop, so I can't check it, but I'm the original
> > owner and I don't remember anything like that. Next time I'm over there,
> > I'll check it to be sure but I'm 99% sure nothing like that was ever on
> > the gas cap.
> >
> > I always wondered about how well that cap would seal if it was ever
> > upside-down with me in it.
> >
> > Don
> >
> > Andrew Packard wrote:
> > > Hello list
> > > This is for those of you familar with the TR250 magnetic "Racing
style"
> gas cap. Originally it came with a rubber plug that was attached to the
gas
> cap (lid?) and had about an inch or so of rubber protrude down into the
gas
> tank neck to seal it. I've only seen one TR250 with this plug still in
> place. Anyone know if this is a part that is available anywhere?
> > > Andy
> > > CD6521L
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