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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Hey, guys I got a 08 fatbob with a evap canister and I wanted to see if anybody has relocated to anywhere else on the bike?.

Also do you guys think it would make any difference to the function of the evap canister if I extended the hoses?

Thanks for any help.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Most people just remove them altogether.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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Other than satisfying gov't rules that require it, the evap cannister performs one other function- to hang off the downtubes like a St. Bernard's brandy keg. Best place to relocate it is to the trash can. Hose length won't make any difference.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by petom
Other than satisfying gov't rules that require it, the evap cannister performs one other function- to hang off the downtubes like a St. Bernard's brandy keg. Best place to relocate it is to the trash can. Hose length won't make any difference.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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Keep mine on the shelf in the garage.
 
Old Feb 27, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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They did a good job hiding it on my Rocker. I had to remove it and left the hoses hanging.
My Shotgun compressor sits where the charcoal canister was mounted.

On my FXSTC, that was the first thing I removed the day I got it home.
Hanging right in front between the down tubes of the frame.
I just extended the lines and zip tied them to the frame.
 
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I relocated mine to the trash also
 
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