General Topics/Tech Tips Discussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.

What is this tube?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 13, 2017 | 07:05 PM
  #1  
w3man's Avatar
w3man
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 65
Likes: 11
From: Charlotte
Default What is this tube?

On my 2013 Street Glide, the is a hollow tube coming down on the right side of bike that has nothing in it. The tube is loose, and not cable tied to anything.

See pic?




What is this tube?
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2017 | 07:15 PM
  #2  
Mike000's Avatar
Mike000
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 1
From: Sherman Texas
Default

Vent off of your fuel tank. I have one on each side. You probably do too.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2017 | 07:17 PM
  #3  
w3man's Avatar
w3man
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 65
Likes: 11
From: Charlotte
Default

Thanks. Was not sure. I will just cable tie it loosely. Seems to be getting to close to exhaust.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2017 | 07:23 PM
  #4  
Mike000's Avatar
Mike000
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 1
From: Sherman Texas
Default


Stick it inside of the frame rail to keep away from exhaust. This photo is from when I was doing work on the bike to keep track of where things go, but it shows how far back it is normally.
 

Last edited by Mike000; Aug 13, 2017 at 07:24 PM. Reason: Typo
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hd king
Multi-Fit Parts and Accessories
8
Sep 26, 2019 10:51 PM
JensBobber
Exhaust System Topics
11
Feb 22, 2019 04:39 PM
Mchad
Dyna Glide Models
53
Feb 10, 2017 08:15 AM
IRONBOURBON
Sportster Models
6
Jan 26, 2016 06:06 AM
06SGWA
2014-2024 Touring Models
3
Feb 18, 2015 05:10 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:54 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE