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later year gas tanks?

Started by Antonn3, May 31, 2013, 09:18:27 AM

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Antonn3

May 31, 2013, 09:18:27 AM
Hello, on the later year gas tanks, what is the small "nipple" or tube that extents out from the rear of the tank, located below the forward part of the seat ?
Its only visible when you remove the seat.
I'm replacing my FJ1100 tank to a later year.

Thank you
Tony

jamesearthdrum

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May 31, 2013, 11:16:15 AM
Tank vent, should have a rubber hose that goes back and down the center of the bike in front of the battery to just below the lower shock mount.

james
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Antonn3

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May 31, 2013, 11:17:49 AM
Thank you James :)

Travis398

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May 31, 2013, 12:24:45 PM
The tank vents through the gas cap, the hose is an overflow hose. if you overfill your gas tank it runs out the hose instead of spilling all over your gas tank.


When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

jamesearthdrum

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June 03, 2013, 02:28:51 PM
Thanks for the clarification Travis.  :blush: Even more important why you need to put the hose on it!  :good:
peace:)james

"we often refuse to accept an idea merely because the tone of voice in which it has been expressed is unsympathetic to us."
~~~friederich nietzsche ~~~

skymasteres

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June 10, 2013, 01:34:16 PM
On my tank there is a plastic fitting under the front portion between the two C shaped peices. What is this for?
(1990 FJ1200)

fj11.5

#6
June 10, 2013, 04:58:19 PM
Not having seen under a californian model fj tank, I'm guessing its for the emission canisters  :scratch_one-s_head:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne
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