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Old 09-12-2008, 07:00 PM
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okey guys i rode home from work on the 08 street glide i got off the bike and droped my key when i bent down to get it i noticed a small black tube just behind the primary case. it smelled of gas and i could see gas vapors coming from the end of the tube. what the hell is this tube.
 
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Old 09-12-2008, 07:02 PM
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I guess it's the overflow for the gas tank
 
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well i only have a half tank of gas i just noticed it today step back and look it is between the rear of the primary and the rear tire but closer to the rear of the primary.
 
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overflow for fuel tank
 
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It is the overflow for the gas tank. If you overfill your tank, it will run out when you park. If you slossed the gas around in the tank, I suppose it would come out sometimes. It is definately your overflow. Bldr
 
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well i quess you guys agree it is the overflow for the gas tank thanks alot brothers for the help.
 
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