OK so I truly appreciate everyone's input and help. I finally got back home and I was determined to get that thing open. It finally stopped raining and I grabbed the WD-40 and sprayed the keyhole. I worked the key in there while pressing down on the cap but nothing. After 30 mins of constant trying to open the cap, my key was bent and twisted at this point, I was about to give up and then it happened. My bike released its death grip and, oh happy day!, it opened. I quickly inspected the mechanism only to reveal that there wasn't anything wrong with it. It didn't get stuck after that. I spread a little more WD-40 on the locking mechanism, carefully covering the tank so it wouldn't get in there, and worked the key in that sexy twisting motion. It worked awesome. Jumped on the bike and finally got some gas. Rode around the block for a bit and then parked it. The wife calls me that she and her friend are going out to eat and why not meet them there. CHACHING!!! What a great excuse to ride my bike AGAIN! So, I did that. Came back home. Went to sleep. Woke up the next morning (today Friday) and rode to work...all 57 miles of it (one way)!!! Came back home from work and then went riding with the wife and her brother. Ahhhhhh, I love my bike. I'm addicted! They try to make me go to rehab, I said No No No LOL. Well, that's why I haven't responded earlier...been riding my bike. I love this forum! Again, thanks for all your help fellow ninja-ites.