my first oil change

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spinner · #1 Unread post by **spinner** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:29 pm

Was a success! A bit messy, but a success. My stealership was destroyed by the flood here so I took matters into my own hands. However, during the process I noticed two rubber tubes leading nowhere... I might have pulled them loose accidently when detaching the fairing. I can't seem to figure out where they go. The bike starts up and runs fine. Could they be air intakes?? I provided some pictures.. this is how I found them:

http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~cspinne1/DSCF0546.jpg
http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~cspinne1/DSCF0547.jpg

Any help for this poor noob is appreciated.

Gadjet · #2 Unread post by **Gadjet** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:02 pm

each of those tubes is one of several possiblilities:

1. Airbox drain tube
2. Carb vent tube
3. Battery vent tube
4. Fuel tank overflow/vent tube/breather

All of these are perfectly normal. They are there to keep any excess venting from dropping on hot engine/exhaust bits/frame members

Mr_Salad · #3 Unread post by **Mr_Salad** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:58 am

Yes, that is a skillet!

+1

Just be sure not to mistake your motor oil for olive oil when your girlfriend comes over for dinner...