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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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My question is if there is any increase in performance when taking off the fuel vapor canister? I know it looks better without it, and people take them off for that reason, but is there any noticeable difference in the ride?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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So it's a benign part? Is there anything bad that is possible from its removal, doesn't seem there could be.
 
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Are you required to have it for vehicle inspection in CA?

It only comes on CA models.
 
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We don't smog bikes in Ca. So there is just an initial inspection. If you buy one from a dealer then its done though them.
 
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So it's a benign part? Is there anything bad that is possible from its removal, doesn't seem there could be.
just be sure to plug the hose connectors.
 
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No performance gains at all..purely for looks. The tank still needs to vent though, so make sure you dont plug all the hoses.
 
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Don't throw it away. Make sure you save it for the inevitable day that they start smogging bikes. CA cant pass up the $7-8 they could get from every bike on the road every 2 years...
 
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mine is an "01 and the PO removed it, wish It was still there. the canister is a cool contraption, when you roll your bike into your garage now after a ride and close the door' come back to the garage 15 minutes later you don't smell fuel, take the canister off and you will get the vapors in the garage. I say just leave it!. it's not likely youll get laid/thumbs up for someone noticing the canister is removed.
 
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