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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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used search already. did'nt find what i was looking for. 2012 dyna fatbob is the gas cap vented. looking to go with aftermarket caps.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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My older caps are. I'm thinking if not vented the fuel pump would eventually draw a vacuum and fuel flow would cease. Look at the inside of your cap, is there a hole in the center? If so it's probably vented.
 
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no, there is a separate vent line to the tank.
 
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