What's this loose hose?

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Leg10n

Discussion Starter · Jan 16, 2013

Hey, today I found my dog chewing on a black hose, just beside the kickstand, I didn't find any place where it could fit, I'm wondering where does it belong?, can I plug it back? if not, can I ride my bike to the shop to have it repaired?

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jarvis

· #2 · Jan 16, 2013

I don't have an er but you'll find its just an overflow pipe, could be fuel, battery expansion tank. There's probably a clip for it if you take a look

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exalted512

· #3 · Jan 16, 2013

Just overflow. No need to worry. It came from the factory that way

And you're welcome for being saved from a very embarrassing moment at the dealership...haha
-Cody

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Leg10n

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 16, 2013

Thank you guys, yeah it would be embarrassing, I've never noticed it before! No wonder why it didn't spill anything. Thank you again.

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williamr

· #5 · Jan 17, 2013

There are two hoses exiting near the kick stand. One is the vent for the fuel tank - overfill the tank and you'll see fuel spilling from it - and the other is the airbox drain. Neither of them connects to anything except at the other end.

Rob

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simsim

· #6 · Jan 17, 2013

FYI: the airbox drain hose is the clear one w/ a cap at the end (at least on my ER6N) ... the one you're looking sure looks like the fuel tank vent hose

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williamr

· #7 · Jan 18, 2013

Mine were both black and the airbox drain wasn't plugged - should have been really. It probably depends on model year.

Rob

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Colinlindsey

· #8 · 11 d ago

Why My gas leaking and when I start it makes noises like I was moving the the throttle

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Muzzy51

· #9 · 8 d ago

If you remove the fuel tank you'll find 2. One is the vent pipe and the other the overflow pipe. There's a 3rd much fatter clear pipe with a plug in the end which is connected to the airbox drain.

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