[VeX]

Do not leave it in the prime position as fuel will run out... ask me how I know.

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No need to drain the tank before removal, but if you do start with a full tank, it is quite heavy compared to it empty. Again, ask me how I know.

Ok I'll bite. How do you know? I just put and Area P on and was waiting until Sunday-ish until I burnt the other half of gas out of my tank, but that tidbit about the vacuum actuated gas valve eliminates leakage. Time to play with the carbs Thanks again for ANOTHER ++ write up kkim!

 

[VeX]

BTW for those who have asked, in California instead of having the vent tube WE have

The hoses are 'color coded' as you can see the red on the right (with a red dot on the gas tank), followed by a blue dot hose, and the regular vent hose all the way to the left.

And someone asked about hooking up a California gas tank to a non-Cali bike I would imagine you just have to plug those two lines... Here is the EVAP canister btw...

Enjoy!

 

[Daves7m]

Well just to add my 2 bits to the thred. If youd like to unhook the evap system then just unplug the Blue hose from the evap can. This line runs from the gas tank to the evap can and it plugs into the top of the evap can. Now plug the blue line into the red port on the gas tank. So you have a loop on the gas tank out the blue and back in the red. Now your red hose that is unplugged from the gas tank plug that into the empty port on the top of the evap can. BAM your done. When i have time i will pull the fairings and take pics of this and then i will show how to remove it all instead of just unplugging it. I did this on my wifes bike and did notice a nice difference in throttle response.

Dave

 

[kawixxx]

thanks. that was very helpful

 

[Shifty250]

so in the cali model, if i remove the other 2 hoses on left front of the gas tank, gas wont come shooting out, will it?

 

[VeX]

so in the cali model, if i remove the other 2 hoses on left front of the gas tank, gas wont come shooting out, will it?

Nope, they're for 'vapors'.

 

[kkim]

so in the cali model, if i remove the other 2 hoses on left front of the gas tank, gas wont come shooting out, will it?

first post!! welcome to KF!

 

[cypster]

Hi Guys... I was about to go for my first real ride after the needle mod but I can't get my gas tank bolted down... the two bolts won't line up correctly with the holes... Any ideas where I went wrong... I was so happy that I didn't lose any bolts but then this... I hope one of you will be around soon... I wanna ride so bad today...

 

[kkim]

make sure the tank is slid all the way forward onto the two rubber doughnuts toward the front of the tank. I lubricate rubber parts with armorall so they don't hang up. also, make sure your tank bracket (the one w/ the 2 10mm bolts) is faced the correct way. there is a small arrow showing you which way should point towards the front.

 

[cypster]

Thanks kkim. I'll give it another shot.

 

[cypster]

I just rode 15 miles and it felt like I was flying (at the speed limit of course). hehehe. :woot::thumbup: thanks again kkim. The problem was with the fairing... I know now that I can't tighten any of the four gas tank fairing screws until I get them all inserted or else I won't be able to get the gas tank in place... Man I can't wait until I stop being a newb so I can actually give something back instead of always looking for help. lol. Well I'm about to go out again.

 

[kkim]

lol... enjoy, man.

 

[thebeansoldier]

Thanks for the write-up and pics. Removing the tank was a snap. Is there any gain just capping the evap barbs on the tank?

 

[VeX]

Thanks for the write-up and pics. Removing the tank was a snap. Is there any gain just capping the evap barbs on the tank?

Well, I figured kkim would jump on this? I guess not! You will gain nothing by capping (and removing) the evap equipment...

... You'll lose about 4-5 lbs of pointless emissions equipment though You have a Cali bike I'm guessing? Take notice that you don't plug BOTH ports if you do pull them btw. You have to leave the blue-dot port open!

 

[thebeansoldier]

Thanks Vex. Yep, got a cali bike.

 

[kkim]

Thanks Vex. Yep, got a cali bike.

how unfortunate. I've heard cali bikes are really slow... especially the blue ones.

 

[MDT]

Thank you!

 

[ninja_vanish]

thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for shimming my needles

 

[ruhil]

reinstalling fuel tank

The carbs were cleaned and are back on. Now I need to connect the fuel tank and the associated hoses. Is there a DIY that clearly shows how to connect hose A to point A, B to B, and so on? This is the last step before I fire up the bike and see how it runs. Don't want to mess it up Its the 49 state model. All tips are appreciated!

Note to self: Next time take detailed notes to self.

 

[And187]

I know this is an old post but I am seeking some information, and this post seemed relevant to my concerns. I have a California 650r that had a dent in the tank when I purchased it. I want to buy a new tank but am not sure if its possible to fit a non California tank on a California bike because used non ca tanks seem very common and cheap in comparison to a new ca tank. Any input would be appreciated thanks