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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ghoticov
That's what I thought I've read before. Where do I get a vacuum cap and what do they look like?
Here's some I have, you can buy packs with assorted sizes at any auto parts stores.

 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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So you plugged the line? Not the part that attaches to the throttle body?

I'm pretty sure I see where the line connects to the throttle body. Its the only rubber line I see that attaches and its on the left top part.
That's it, if you have the AC and backing plate off its right at the 11:00 position.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Chester
Here's some I have, you can buy packs with assorted sizes at any auto parts stores.

Gotcha! Thanks! I'll go pick some up to have them on hand.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Chester
That's it, if you have the AC and backing plate off its right at the 11:00 position.
Cool. I can actually see it without the AC or backing plate being off. Maybe because I have a Big Sucker? (that's what she said )
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ghoticov
What year is your bike? Maybe that is the difference. Mine is an 07.

02 same efi system Delphi. Don;t plug the gas tank vent whatever you do.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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Yup, gas tank should vent to atmosphere (shh, don't tell the greenies).
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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So you feel an open vacuum line going directly to the throttle body is ok? Really?!?

Hogpro, Please answer this question. Normally, I would just blow this off, but you are a forum Sponsor/Vendor so I assume people have a higher regard for your opinion. The information you have posted in this thread could cause damage to an engine. I can appreciate the fact that you have 80k trouble free miles on your engine, but that still does not make this correct.

Basically you have roughly an 1/4" line leaking vacuum. Now, this is unmetered air, so it should not cause a lean condition, but it is a 1/4" unfiltered hole in the throttle body. This would be exactly the same as drilling a 1/4" hole right through the air cleaner. I'm sure you would never condone that.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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I'm interested in what HogPro has to say also.

I bought some vacuum caps today in various sizes because I wasn't sure what size it is. I think its a 1/4" line but again, not sure.
 
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Originally Posted by ghoticov
I'm interested in what HogPro has to say also.

I bought some vacuum caps today in various sizes because I wasn't sure what size it is. I think its a 1/4" line but again, not sure.
Yeah, I'm not sure on the size, just threw a number out there. It is likely more like 1/4" like you said.
 
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Yeah, I'm not sure on the size, just threw a number out there. It is likely more like 1/4" like you said.
Gotcha
 
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