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gas tank vent line
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1985 gl1200 aspencade. Twice now my bike has come to a stop while sputtering and trying to run. Not electrical (just doesn't quit running). When the tank is down to a quarter tank and I open the gas cap there is a big whoosh. My guess is the tank isn't venting properly and it kinda gets vapor locked for lack of a better description. Where is the vent line for the tank? I would like to check it and see if it is clogged. Thanks in advance.
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#1 07-29-2013, 07:01 PM,
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Soak the gas cap overnight in seafoam, if it is clogged that will clean it out.
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#2 07-29-2013, 07:44 PM,
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#3 07-29-2013, 08:28 PM,
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(07-29-2013, 07:44 PM)SIR tricky Wrote: Soak the gas cap overnight in seafoam, if it is clogged that will clean it out.

okay it's soaking. All the gas caps on bikes that i have owned that were vented had a hole in the top and this one doesnt. Just the design? I did see three small holes in the bottom of the gas cap. Just curious.
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#4 07-31-2013, 05:36 AM,
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The 3 holes vent under the chrome metal cap, therefore you don't see the actual vent, it is hidden
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#5 08-04-2013, 04:28 PM,
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For a moment there you folks had me scratching my head. “Where is the vent line for the tank?” Huh
Dang!! Our California bikes have a tube and a hose coming out the TOP of the gas cap. YOU CAN’T MISS IT!! Dodgy
Then I looked where you folks are from………NOT CALIFORNIA! lol Blush

As was suggested, it should all work.

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