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Message started by eyeore302000 on 03/06/09 at 04:23:27

Title: Fuel Tank Question
Post by eyeore302000 on 03/06/09 at 04:23:27

I beleive I saw a post on here at one time about this but couldn't find it to reference. I purchased a tank which I was told came off an 87 which is the same year as one I am working on. My question is on the underside of the tank that I purchased up near the speedo there is a stem that looks like feul line would attach to. This does not appear on the tank that came off the bike. What is this and can I just put a hose on it and close it off ? :-?

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by Mortation on 03/06/09 at 06:07:41

Without a picture I would guess its for a breather hose.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by prechermike on 03/06/09 at 06:12:01

I would wonder if it was something with the CA emissions stuff.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by Mortation on 03/06/09 at 06:16:06

636176707B76617E7A7876130 wrote:

I would wonder if it was something with the CA emissions stuff.

Could be, the clymer mentions some sort of emission recycling system on CA models. Wonder if it sends vapors back into the tank.

Either way you should be fine by just plugging it.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by T Mack 1 on 03/06/09 at 07:22:04

393B2C2A212C3B2420222C490 wrote:

I would wonder if it was something with the CA emissions stuff.

BINGO.... you win.

The CA model is design to capture the vapors from the tank and run them thru a canister that goes on that funny bracket under the bike. Also, the carb vent lines that go there. Then....a vacuum line runs to the carb.

Choices are:
1) to cap it, making sure it's clamped so it doesn't leak.
2) Run a line up high somewhere to let if vent, which would also stop and gas cap spillage from expansion if you accidentally fill it too high.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by verslagen1 on 03/06/09 at 07:27:24

cap it only if you are using a vented cap.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by prechermike on 03/06/09 at 07:39:44

641D7D51535B01300 wrote:

[quote author=393B2C2A212C3B2420222C490 link=1236342207/0#2 date=1236348721]I would wonder if it was something with the CA emissions stuff.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by eyeore302000 on 03/06/09 at 20:05:46

I am guessing the cap that came with it is not vented but how can I check to see if it is or not?

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by eyeore302000 on 03/08/09 at 08:27:20

Does anyone konw how to check to see if a gas cap is vented or can I vent it mysely somehow? This tank is for a bobber project of mine which is in its final stages. Any help is appreciated. thanks !!

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/08/09 at 08:35:10

OHHH MYYY Gaawwd, PLease check the danged thing Out, or you risk Sucking your tank FLAT!!!

Thats right, the same tanks that spit fuel all over the place will suck flat,,

& wouldnt that just flat suck>?

Heck, I dunno, Im just shootin my keyboard off..

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by Dj12midnit on 03/08/09 at 13:18:43

It's kind of like checking to see if the puppy is a boy or a girl. You have to start by turning it over.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by eyeore302000 on 03/08/09 at 17:42:33

Sorry didnt mean to to come off as an idiot I just wanted to be sure what I was was looking for appreciate the suggestions.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by serowbot on 03/08/09 at 18:09:13

don't think it would suck it flat.... no fuel pump..
But it will probably not flow right and starve the engine....

cap the vent tube, put the gas cap on, and pump just a couple of pounds of air up through the petcock opening..... listen for air venting out the cap...

if it's not vented, you can take the cap apart and remove the vent plug.... I've done it on a V-Star, but not a Savage.... I found a little rubber stopper where a steel ball bearing should have been... swap to the ball bearing and okie-dokie...

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by eyeore302000 on 03/08/09 at 18:12:55

looks to be a vented cap. Finished up my project today and soon as I can figure out how to post pics ill post them. Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 03/08/09 at 19:49:54

263A262C3126707371737373430 wrote:

looks to be a vented cap. Finished up my project today and soon as I can figure out how to post pics ill post them. Thanks

How to post a picture.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1236457649

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Question
Post by eyeore302000 on 03/09/09 at 17:30:27

Thanks for the help with posting pics. Got some pics posted in another thread.