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outgrowth
3rd November 2005, 22:57
Hi, was cleaning my bike(FXR150) and just notice a hose that wasn't attached to anything on either end, its just kinda hanging there. Being new to this whole which bit of my bike attaches to what i'm just wondering if its suppose to be like that(it wasn't hang out like that i just pulled it out for the photo) or its suppose to be attached to sumthing? Its definitly not the fuel run off hose i've check that already. Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated.

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Waylander
3rd November 2005, 23:00
Looks like it might be a battery drain off hose. Is the battery on your bike anywhere near where you found the hose?

Oh and Welcome to the Site:niceone:
T.W.R
3rd November 2005, 23:05
If its about 8mm in diameter then its definately your battery breather pipe (it should be plumbed down by the swingarm somewhere, should actually be a couple of guides to thread it through)
Drum
5th November 2005, 11:09
Shit, I think thats the hose that stops cagers driving into you!!
Better connect it to something quick!!

Seriously though. I think the previous posters are on the right track.
outgrowth
6th November 2005, 11:58
yeah i wish. :argh:
opened her up and can't seem to see where it was attached to, oh well its runs fine without it, its just like those spare screws you have left over after i put together me bbq. cheers for the help, see u fellas out there. :scooter:
DevoDave
6th November 2005, 12:08
it's either a bettery hose or could be a rain water drain fitted to the fuel tank, you would need to lift off the tank to check that.
Black
6th November 2005, 12:11
Welcome to the site.
RiderInBlack
6th November 2005, 12:23
With a bit of luck it is a drainage hose as others have posted, but do check to see if it is a vacuum hose for the tank switch diaphram or vacuum advancing hose for the carbies.
Sketchy_Racer
10th November 2005, 16:05
hey there
i have a FXR and it is the drain off of the tank for water getting in around the filler cap its not important tho :)
outgrowth
13th November 2005, 22:06
Nah that ain't it i tested that already. thanks anyways
ScumKiller2
15th November 2005, 15:00
Never pull on a mysterious hose. Ever. :nono: