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BOHICA · 06-29-2011, 05:36 PM

Hey guys and gals, my wife just bought herself a 2004 Shadow Aero. Shes loving learning to ride, and the bike runs fine so far, but I noticed two small hoses hanging under the engine, next to the kick-stand. One of them drips gas when shes stopped, cant really tell if it does when she goes. Ive looked in the manual and tried searching the internet, but I am computer-retarded and have had no luck putting my mind to ease. Are these hoses supposed to be there? My Phantom is FI, and i dont see any hoses there, so is it carb related? Thanks for any help.

Coop · 06-29-2011, 05:46 PM

Is the tank really full? If so it could be overflow/drain...Could be, I know had the same happen on Breide's ride, I had just topped it off and it was really full. Post pics of both bikes, hoses too. I am new to bikes myself, I was told it was the overflow, so if it's wrong it wasn't me

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Coop

number13 · 06-29-2011, 06:02 PM

It may be the gas tank vent hose, which would be normal if the tank is full.

LedRobster · 06-29-2011, 06:04 PM

ON a Vt1100 Spirit One hose is from the airbox the other is from the tank breather this can leak if you over fill, thinking may be the same on the aero

BOHICA · 06-29-2011, 06:23 PM

Heres a pic of said hose. Sorry about the very low quality, im not a photographer of any sort. theres two hoses, less than half-inch in diameter, hanging inside the frame, next to the kick-stand. I think one of them is dripping oil maybe? Is that possible? I did JUST fill the tank, so tank-breather makes sense.

83vt500 · 06-29-2011, 08:34 PM

The one with oil is probably the crankcase condensate vent. and the other is likely your tank vent.

Also there might be another in there somewhere (about 1/8") that comes from your battery for a batt vent. (Note this only applies to a non sealed non agm batt)

BOHICA · 06-29-2011, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the replies guys, you've all helped a lot today. Now the wife can stop worrying and enjoy learning to ride

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06-29-2011, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
BOHICA Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 10	Loose hoses under the bike? Hey guys and gals, my wife just bought herself a 2004 Shadow Aero. Shes loving learning to ride, and the bike runs fine so far, but I noticed two small hoses hanging under the engine, next to the kick-stand. One of them drips gas when shes stopped, cant really tell if it does when she goes. Ive looked in the manual and tried searching the internet, but I am computer-retarded and have had no luck putting my mind to ease. Are these hoses supposed to be there? My Phantom is FI, and i dont see any hoses there, so is it carb related? Thanks for any help.

06-29-2011, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Augusta S.C. Posts: 2,920	Is the tank really full? If so it could be overflow/drain...Could be, I know had the same happen on Breide's ride, I had just topped it off and it was really full. Post pics of both bikes, hoses too. I am new to bikes myself, I was told it was the overflow, so if it's wrong it wasn't me. Coop __________________ *My Mistress* 2006 VTX 1300R Ride Bells By OldDad

06-29-2011, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
LedRobster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 195	ON a Vt1100 Spirit One hose is from the airbox the other is from the tank breather this can leak if you over fill, thinking may be the same on the aero __________________ Riding is life. Anything before or after is just waiting - Steve McQueen (well Kinda) FIGHT APATHY!!, AND PROCRASTINATION!!, TOMORROW!, or not

06-29-2011, 08:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
83vt500 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 403	The one with oil is probably the crankcase condensate vent. and the other is likely your tank vent. Also there might be another in there somewhere (about 1/8") that comes from your battery for a batt vent. (Note this only applies to a non sealed non agm batt) __________________ Mike 1983 VT500

06-29-2011, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
BOHICA Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 10	Thanks for the replies guys, you've all helped a lot today. Now the wife can stop worrying and enjoy learning to ride.

06-29-2011, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
number13 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 61	It may be the gas tank vent hose, which would be normal if the tank is full.

06-29-2011, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
BOHICA Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 10	Heres a pic of said hose. Sorry about the very low quality, im not a photographer of any sort. theres two hoses, less than half-inch in diameter, hanging inside the frame, next to the kick-stand. I think one of them is dripping oil maybe? Is that possible? I did JUST fill the tank, so tank-breather makes sense.

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