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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Bought my Xbones a few weeks ago, and I went out to throw a couple of bolt-ons on it yesterday and noticed a small spot of fluid on the ground under the bike, right around the back of the primary. I checked the primary for leaks around the seal, and nothing. I did noticed a small hose that looks like it runs down from the battery box, and there's no termination. I don't have access to a service manual to find it, and it's hard to describe to get a decent google search.

What is the hose for? And should I be concerned that a month-old bike is already marking its territory?
 
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It sounds like the gas tank vent.

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Thats what I thought originally. Just wanted to make sure.
 
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The hose is down in front of the splash guard by the ground on the non exhaust side, is it not?

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yeah, its about a 1/4" diameter there abouts. It terminates about 2" above the lower part of the of belt.
 
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