I think my '07 Street Bob is the only bike I've seen with a funky charcoal canister on the front. I leave in California so I figured it was a Cali thing, but a friend of mine purchased an '07 Softail Deluxe (California bike) and he doesn't have one.

What's the deal?

 

I thought all the CA bikes had to have em. I have one too, (thank you aafes). Do a search on emmisions canister, there has already been a lot said about em.

 

A lot of people take them off. My fatboy (a CA model) deosn't have one as it had been taken off before I purchased it, however the wife's sporty has one and I am yet to take it off.

 

I've always read about them here on the forums but this is the first time I have seen one on the bike.

... That thing is FUGLY! *vomit emoticon*

 

You can thank your CARB for that one... ( Calif Air Something-or-another ) My bike was a factory CA bike. It no longer has the canister on it. It's a pretty simple procedure to remove it. I did it 'right' and bought the HD rubber plug and it only set me back like $3.99.

I used to get asked all the time, 'Hey, what is that thing?' It really serves no other purpose than making the front of your bike look eff'edup...

 

I figured every new bike sold in Cali would have one, but was just wondering when a friend purchased a new '07 Softail and his didn't come with one from the dealer. His was probably displayed onthe showroom floor and the stealer didn't install it.
I have heard these things fall off sometimes....

 

Yeah, I can't wait for mine to "fall off".

 

 

Hey, someone who keeps their toolbag in that spot might take offense!
OK, I'm over it, LOL.

 

The toolbag serves a purpose and is functional...