650Rider, xs650 hosted by XS650.com

What Happened to 650rider.com?

650 Rider went offline for about a month at the beginning of 2010. In order to save the technical information that was here, XS650.com acquired the site and brought it back online as a read-only archive. If you were a member of 650 Rider, you will need to re-register at XS650.com
Search 650Rider.com and XS650.com using Google!
        650Rider Menu
 Community  Information


xs650 > > Custom Work: Chop, Bob, Cafe and Flattracker - Streettracker > > Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! > > Question for you guys running sportster tanks.


Question for you guys running sportster tanks.
    Forum Index -> Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!
Author Message
baclay9
Full Member
Full Member


Joined: Jul 30, 2009
Posts: 88
PostPosted: August 27, 2009, 8:22 pm    Post subject: Question for you guys running sportster tanks.
I just recieved a 82+ sporty tank that I won on ebay. I noticed that it has an overflow vent sticking up where the cap screws in and runs through the tank out the bottom. I assume it is so if you leave it in the sun with a full tank it will drain out the bottom instead of all over your tank. The problem is the hole coming out the bottom has been welded or JB welded shut. Is this a problem or do you all run them like this? Should I try to drill it out? Thanks


By claypool782, shot with DSC-T300 at 2009-08-27


By claypool782, shot with DSC-T300 at 2009-08-27
_________________
1979 XS 650 SF
Back to top
jayel
650Rider Supporter
650Rider Supporter


Joined: Apr 16, 2006
Posts: 3417
Location: SE Iowa 1974 TX650A
PostPosted: August 27, 2009, 9:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Question for you guys running sportster tanks.
LOL probably why they sold the tank, that tube replaces the vent in the cap, with it plugged the tank will vapor lock, drill that plug out and enjoy life, with the proper non-vented cap even with a full tank sitting in the sun the fuel won't come out around the cap all over your paint
_________________
all it takes is time and money -- Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?
Back to top
Photo Gallery
baclay9
Full Member
Full Member


Joined: Jul 30, 2009
Posts: 88
PostPosted: August 28, 2009, 5:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Question for you guys running sportster tanks.
Ok, I goy it drilled out today. It wasn't filled very deep.
_________________
1979 XS 650 SF
Back to top
 
    Forum Index -> Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1


  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum


   


Check out the new Honda CB750 Forum at CB750.com! A site dedicated to the great Honda SOHC and DOHC CB750.

Check out the new Yamaha XS400 Forum at XS400.com!

Yamaha xs650

xs650, xs, 650, forum, links, chopper, custom, yamaha, parts, forum, info, information, bb, bulletin board, XS650
650Rider, Free Unrestricted xs650 forum, Personal photo albums, Post images in Forum, News columns, Daily blog, Links, Event calendar, Information for Yamaha XS650



Interactive software released under GNU GPL, Code Credits, Privacy Policy