R1250GS keyless stuck fuel cap : How to open it ?

The keyless cap is standard on a lot of BMW motorcycles fitted with the keyless system. These caps tend to go bad, you cannot open them anymore.
Discover in this video how to deal with it and be able to fill the tank.

[@TheMadEnglishman]

My friend, I have struggled with a new R1250GSA keyless fuel cap. I thought it would need to be repaired by BMW. I found the same problems as you have. I learnt to press down on the cap when lifting the lever and now all is well. Any pressure difference between the tank and outside means the lock mechanism can't move (yes, BMW should fix it). In the meantime, just press down on the cap as you lift the lever. It worked for me and my bike, hopefully it will work for you too.

[@motoplaisirmotorcyclerenta9381]

You are right, that works sometimes, but I am not sure this is related to a pressure difference between in and out the tank. You have to do it even if the cap has just been opened. Anyway, you should replace it if it is still under the warranty...

[@tombowyer5315]

THANKS!!!

[@critterdoc3353]

@@johnfarrell9116 That is correct. The ignition has to be turned off in order for the cap to be opened. This contributor clearly didn't read the manual.

[@DB1956]

Thanks for giving us a heads up on the stupid little failures we can expect with our super expensive BMWs

[@2awesomedadsadventures988]

That's an important piece of information to know just in case. Thanks for the video.

[@peteryoomla156]

First, press the cap down BEFORE lifting the lever to open it and keep everything clean inside end
only so slightly lubricated with some silicon of PTFE lubricant and this will prevent al lot of problems with the fuel cap lid.

[@michaelmyers8931]

Thank you for that little tip right there I’ve had that happen to me one time and needed to call the dealer fortunately the Cap did open but now I know how to do it by myself

[@peterparker219]

That's why I hate keyless systems. Never had any trouble with a key.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

I said that at dealer when could not open cap on F750 GS I bought

[@mifili64]

I had a key break in half while trying to refuel. Fortunately, the petrol station was next to a locksmith.

[@mtscott]

Glad I watched this in case I ever need it 👍🏻😁

[@chrislecouteur2360]

Or turn the bike on for 30 seconds and turn it off the cap will open

[@mikespencer8879]

Thankyou for this great tip, and peace of mind

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Thanks for this video mate

[@CLLUK]

Very useful - thanks! :)

[@kevinarmstrongyoutube]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dwwphoto]

Thank you, indeed useful.

[@abyields7831]

Thank you 🙏 wow, it just happened to me!

[@lorencargonja3869]

Very nice for this

[@SuperSnallygaster]

After watching your video (thanks!) I tried this. I noticed that if I tightened the ring too tightly, it wouldn't latch or open properly. If I took a bit of tension off (backed the bolts out 1/2 turn) it would function properly again.

[@carloalbertoranzani8041]

This, as soon as I loosened it a bit the stuck latch returned in normal position
I’ll also take care of keeping it lubricated (being careful not dropping any lubricant in the tank)

[@amk68sco]

Unfortunately this was helpful thank you.

[@michaelnicholas9086]

Just happened to me. Unfortunately 1 of the 2 bolts is stripped, so I guess I have to try an extractor to get that out.

[@davidmcclelland4420]

Too much electronics in BMW bikes, they need to back peddle a little and go back to key start and a key to open the tank. This is an Adventure bike, not a city bike so keep it simple BMW. The dealer told me to keep a WD40 on the bike, not acceptable BMW, get rid of the problem as customers pay a lot of money for a GS.

[@davidwendt57]

I have same problem. Have found that if you press down on the fuel cap whilst lifting lever it will open

[@nicamnad]

Actually, the gas cap doesn't open while the motorcycle is powered on.

[@wdhpne]

What's the point of having a keyless locking fuel cap in the first place, when it's that easy to open without the key ???
Total waste of time....

[@lawrencehenson8409]

Agreed, now everyone knows how to pinch your fuel or spike it!!

[@cadburylover1367]

Nope, wrong. You still need your key to open, screws or no screws.

[@flimbo123]

so there is no protection ? just torx screwdriver and anyone can open

[@byever1]

The protection is the torx screwdriver. Nobody carries that.

[@pz5006]

@@byever1 except every bmw owner 😁

[@Achimjo62]

War an meiner Maschine auch schon defekt.

[@kikoy08]

What a hassle

[@brilau0267]

Ouarf thé accent !!!!

[@VOLANDOBAJITO42]

A mi se me daño el keyless --------> th-cam.com/video/A14UqGB54cw/w-d-xo.html

[@critterdoc3353]

I'm not sure why this contributor didn't simply read the manual. The ignition must be turned off in order for the filler cap to be opened. The reason he is unable to open it is he turned the ignition on first. Sheesh!

[@davidmcclelland4420]

The only reason he turned the ignition on was simply to show us the filler cap wouldn't open.

[@staytrue3244]

Absolute BS. Lift latch and lift gently to break the vacuum. Once the vacuum has been released the lid will open.

[@kiwikid67]

$35k bike and BMW cant design a functional fuel tank , I wish I had see a lot of 5he issues prior to buying such a lemon 😡

[@Ed-lz4jv]

more BMW over engineering so resort to toolbox to gas up your scooter.

[@mm-ny6tj]

this is ridiculous. You should read the manual or ask the BMW sales gentleman to teach you. This works prefect if used correctly,

[@Ed-lz4jv]

NO It is a defect Watch the video

[@AaronShifflettDesign]

My F750GS used to open with the bike on or off (neutral or in gear), but now it does this. Guy at the dealership said they're known for crapping out once "the bike gets old." Mine is a 2019 with ~30k miles. I guess that's old?