88 Shadow 1100 drains fuel from charcoal canister

Message
Author
ArchaeoRider
Rookie
Rookie
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:13 pm
Sex: Male
Location: California Deserts

88 Shadow 1100 drains fuel from charcoal canister

#1 Unread post by ArchaeoRider »

My 88 Honda shadow 1100 spills fuel from the breather on the charcoal canister after being garaged for two weeks. Last time it did this it cleared up after about an hour cooldown and restart, then ran great for the last three months.

Somethin's worn out and I am thinking dry and sticking parts but not sure where to look.Outside temperature just dropped below 110 and I want to ride again!

Anyone have a simmilar prob, and know the fix?
When you start to loose your marbles...
Be sure to polish the ones you have left!

User avatar
mydlyfkryzis
Legendary 500
Legendary 500
Posts: 521
Joined: Sun Jul 18, 2004 11:21 am
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 42
My Motorcycle: 1976 CB360t, 1991 Honda Nighthawk 750
Location: Northern NJ

#2 Unread post by mydlyfkryzis »

The gas tank is wented into the cannister. You must of had a full tank and the fuel expanded. The overfill then went into the cannister.

Don't fill your tank to the top....
Richard - Fully Dressed

Naked 1991 Honda NightHawk 750
Naked 1976 Honda CB360T

ArchaeoRider
Rookie
Rookie
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:13 pm
Sex: Male
Location: California Deserts

don't you hate intermitent problems?

#3 Unread post by ArchaeoRider »

Could be, I filled it before the heatwave hit.
It has been real hot out lately too would make for more expansion.

I started it today and no spill.
Seems like theres a stiff seal somewhere in the smog system that needs replacement. Once fuel gets on it and the overflow drys out, it runs again, same as the last time.
thanks for the reply.
When you start to loose your marbles...
Be sure to polish the ones you have left!

Post Reply