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Old 01-24-2018, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by snowboarder
I like the idea of that filter. Could I just attached that pretty much straight to the tank vent ( small hosing would be required im sure ), and have it hanging there by the tank? that could look kind of badass!
If you overflow/vent would you rather have it drip on the ground or on hot engine and pipes.
 
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Dude YES! That vapor vent pipe is perfect. Just bought one will snap a pic when it comes in!
 
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Originally Posted by snowboarder
Dude YES! That vapor vent pipe is perfect. Just bought one will snap a pic when it comes in!
Here's what it looks like:

It's barely noticeable on my bike, and I don't have a tank lift!

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I'd just put a vented gas cap on it and plug the tank vent.
 
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You don't need it...I'm on my third tank on this bike and I think only the original one had a vent tube. I think.
 
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I used to fill my bike up at the gas station in the morning before heading into work. When the warmer weather came, the gas would expand and some would vent out on to the ground. People would come in the building and tell me, "Your bike is leaking gas."
After I realized what was happening, I wouldn't fill up until I was ready to leave for the night. Anyway, without that vent hose, it would have gone either on the engine, or if that outlet was plugged, right out the cap and on to the gas tank. The hose is a good thing IMO.
 
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Hey Guys - In sticking to my word here is how it came out!


 
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Originally Posted by snowboarder
Hey Guys - In sticking to my word here is how it came out!


Nice. I used a black filter and short black hose, but same thing.

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