[Phantom09]

I put a aftermarket tank on my bike and was wondering about the vent on the gas tank. It came with a vent but was at the front of the tank. Can I just drill a hole in the tank and weld a nipple and use that as a vent or would it be safe to run the vent that came in the tank already?

 

[GB6049]

Why would you think the tank as made would not work? I would use it as designed.

 

[Harryc]

I agree with GB6049 , use it as designed. What size is the vent tube? I/4 or 3/8 I/D tubing is some pretty flexible stuff, particularly if you use Tygon, and it can be routed anywhere ... just stay away from any heat source.

 

[Phantom09]

It's 1/4" and the vent on the tanks at the front right on top of the radiator cap. I guess I should've mentioned that it the first post. That's why I was iffy on it.

 

[Harryc]

Can you post a pic of the front of the tank where the vent is...while installed on the bike of course. Maybe we can think of another alternative.

 

[jpr1968]

Vent tubes on Honda tanks also have a tube on the inside of the tank that goes almost to the top of the tank on the inside. You cannot simply drill a hole and weld a nipple on it, it won't vent properly. Use the vent that is already on the tank if it works.

 

[GB6049]

Vent tubes on Honda tanks also have a tube on the inside of the tank that goes almost to the top of the tank on the inside. You cannot simply drill a hole and weld a nipple on it, it won't vent properly. Use the vent that is already on the tank if it works.

^^^^^^^ This is true. Since mine was shave and the pop up welded in I find i easy to over fill and leak a lot fuel until I plugged it. Course my cap is vented so no concern of the tank imploding due to pressure.

 

[Phantom09]

I ended up having to put a 90 on the vent the tank came with so should be good. Thanks for the help