charcoal canister disconnect
#1
10-19-2018, 08:45 PM
charcoal canister disconnect
hey everyone , i have a 96 heritage, i want to install a shotgun shock set up, but the compresser goes where the charcoal canister is, ive been told to take it out and toss it,the way it is now theres 2 lines going in,for vapor and 1 coming out - the one coming out is dissconnected and the hose is plugged, the 2 going in are connected as normal. my question is , if i toss it and zip tie the 2 hoses going in (so they wont flap around , not to plug them) will it effect how it runs, will i be able to smell gas, as my mechanic friend thinks?
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10-19-2018, 10:27 PM
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hey everyone , i have a 96 heritage, i want to install a shotgun shock set up, but the compressor goes where the charcoal canister is, ive been told to take it out and toss it,the way it is now theres 2 lines going in,for vapor and 1 coming out - the one coming out is disconnected and the hose is plugged, the 2 going in are connected as normal. my question is , if i toss it and zip tie the 2 hoses going in (so they wont flap around , not to plug them) will it effect how it runs, will i be able to smell gas, as my mechanic friend thinks?
If you're running a carb just take it and all related hoses off your bike.
All you need is a vent line from your tank down to your swing arm.
Make damn sure you don't pinch that hose.
#3
10-20-2018, 05:08 AM
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You can get a good idea of what parts are involved by checking a parts website, or better still if you have the FSM. However does your bike have to pass any local inspection where they will check for that canister? Would be a bit unfortunate if you have to put it all back on!
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10-20-2018, 06:20 AM
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10-20-2018, 06:47 PM
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Can't answer what hoops the OP has to jump through to register the bike in Cali, but the OEM shocks on a '96 Softail are adjustable for preload, but not for ride height (shock length).
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10-21-2018, 03:56 PM
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I would not modify it but if you do, get the one way resistance check valve that goes in the line. If you just run a hose, the surge of raw liquid fuel will be able to go into hose when you brake. The way is is designed in the non canaster states is there is a vent in only, in the tank fuel cap. Normal running puts a vacuum on tank and since vent hose is a air lock, raw fuel does not dump into it. Sitting and off, any heat build up pressure pushes only air/fuel air fumes from down vent. That valve must be clamped verticle.
Here in VA, a state inspection could reject a change like this since it is a $10,000 Federal fine for them letting it pass.
Here in VA, a state inspection could reject a change like this since it is a $10,000 Federal fine for them letting it pass.
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10-21-2018, 05:03 PM
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I would not modify it but if you do, get the one way resistance check valve that goes in the line. If you just run a hose, the surge of raw liquid fuel will be able to go into hose when you brake. The way is is designed in the non canaster states is there is a vent in only, in the tank fuel cap. Normal running puts a vacuum on tank and since vent hose is a air lock, raw fuel does not dump into it. Sitting and off, any heat build up pressure pushes only air/fuel air fumes from down vent. That valve must be clamped verticle.
Here in VA, a state inspection could reject a change like this since it is a $10,000 Federal fine for them letting it pass.
Here in VA, a state inspection could reject a change like this since it is a $10,000 Federal fine for them letting it pass.