Aerostitch Gascard (CT125 edition)

Links:

• The OG
• 3D CAD model if you want to download it (+ instructions on how to mod it for a different bike's chain sag)

I have a real problem with vapor recovery nozzles in my state combined with the CT125. It's not so bad when it's dry, but when it's wet it's harder to hold those back, pump fuel fast, not spill any, and angle it such that you can easily see into the tank - and you know... it rains very frequently in Seattle. Not only that, but our fuel stations use very directional lighting, so if the light isn't directly overhead (and frequently isn't) it's really hard to see into the tank. I often have to take a flashlight with me so I can see what I'm doing. For the most part in my area only Costco doesn't use vapor recovery nozzles.

I think it was @dmonkey who pointed me in the direction of the Aerostitch gascard originally, where it's there to hold back the vapor lock of the nozzle while pumping by sliding the big end over the nozzle, and then locking the smaller end behind the main flange to hold everything in place so you can pump in peace. Now I can easily pump one handed, or if it's an inconveniently located pump, shine a light down into the fuel tank so I can see how high the fuel level is while pumping with my free hand.

I also thought about it after using it a few times and decided to add some easy-reference chain sag notches, so I could check my chain sag and see if it was between 25mm and 35mm per the chain cover. I previously cut up a membership card for AMA to use as a reference and found it pretty useful when doing home maintenance, but this allows me to do a quick check whenever I fill up with fuel so I know whether I need to add it to my weekly check list.

If you're in the Seattle area, we meet in person and you want one, ask me and I'll give you mine. It's less than 25c of material and 40 minutes of effort so it's pretty fast, easy and painless to reproduce.