A quick question 're removing the tank

[Mattdavies1982]

Hi all,

I just have a quick query. I removed the tank for the first time yesterday. When I was putting it back on I noticed that the 2 hoses on the left side had an extra tube attached to them.

I could not see anything under the tank to connect it to and I am pretty sure I did not disconnect it.

Does anyone have any ideas what it is for and where it goes.

Thanks

Matt

[mr_diver]

Generally if there are 2 one will be the breather for the tank and one will be a drain tube for water that would otherwise sit around the fuel cap and then go into the tank when the cap was opend.

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[Mattdavies1982]

Great thankyou

Its a 2015 650

Cheers

[UK_Vstrom650]

The one that has a 'Y' joint only attaches to one of the points on the tank, with the other hanging loose. There's a separate hose that connect to the larger connector on the tank.

[user650]

Like this, just don't kink it when putting the tank back like the mechanic who did mine did. 

[stevecro]

my dealer kinked a hose on mine too. I rode 330 kms and stopped to fill up - the tank cap wouldn't open until I forced it and the sides of the tank where drawn inwards. Had to finish another 500kms with the tank open.
(Luckily they were able to pressurise it out again)

[Mattdavies1982]

Bloody Eck, I've done 160 miles since I put the tank back on so I am presuming it is OK. I may just check the fuel cap today to be sure.