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Jonbkahn wrote:I just took 4" of fuel hose and slapped it on the vapor vent pipe with a hose clamp, then bent the end of the hose in half and put a second hose clamp on that. I didn't pressure test the tank, but next time I top off after a long ride and let the fuel in the tank heat up & expand, I'll try to look with a mirror for leaks. Or maybe stuff a piece of paper under it and then inspect for signs of moisture?

I have had the cooler Fuel from underground heat up over the engine on a warm day and expand causing some fuel to show up.

From what you say though of what you did, you probably will not find any leaking.....at this time.

Perhaps over time, the 180 degree bend in the flexible Fuel Hose might develop a Split or Crack at the sharp fold-over that may leak.

I used a 2-inch piece of modern fuel hose, pushed a short bolt into one end with RTV on it, clamped it on and then shoved the hose on the nipple and clamped it. Never had a leak.

Herb wrote:I used a 2-inch piece of modern fuel hose, pushed a short bolt into one end with RTV on it, clamped it on and then shoved the hose on the nipple and clamped it. Never had a leak.

Similar to what I did. [emoji106]

And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier than all this;

Fred wrote:To permanently close the unused breather pipe under the tank it would be to clean it and squeeze it together then solder.

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:I used a 2-inch piece of modern fuel hose, pushed a short bolt into one end with RTV on it, clamped it on and then shoved the hose on the nipple and clamped it. Never had a leak.

Similar to what I did. [emoji106]

And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier than all this;

Fred wrote:To permanently close the unused breather pipe under the tank it would be to clean it and squeeze it together then solder.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

And,...what you did is permanent enough given the longevity of the hose you used and longevity of the motorcycle itself.

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

And,...what you did is permanent enough given the longevity of the hose you used and longevity of the motorcycle itself.

I don't know how long it would have lasted. about 2 years after I did that my wife ran over the bike and smashed the gas tank. I replaced it with one from an 87 that didn't have the nipple on it.

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

And,...what you did is permanent enough given the longevity of the hose you used and longevity of the motorcycle itself.

Christ man, accept being wrong.

Fred wrote:

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

And,...what you did is permanent enough given the longevity of the hose you used and longevity of the motorcycle itself.

The PERMENANT way to fix it forever and ever and live happily ever after is to solder it regardless of silicone aircraft space shuttle grade hoses.

I can solder the pipe without removing fuel in 5 minutes before you've got into you car to drive into town.

Christ man, accept being wrong.

What you dumb asses havnt worked out is that it wont leak because there is no fuel in it. Remember it is a breather pipe unless you fill the tank with fuel to the absolute top flooding the pipe entry by the filler neck which could only be described as irresponsible filling procedure.

But it will allow fumes and smell and increase potential evaporation of your fuel and arguably a source of possible ignition.

I see that phreddie has chimed in, again. Wonder what his problem is now?

Herb wrote:I see that phreddie has chimed in, again. Wonder what his problem is now?

he blocked me now wonders what Im saying. What a clown

Dont worry herb some one may quote me so you know --Its way over your head anyway.

Herb wrote:I see that phreddie has chimed in, again. Wonder what his problem is now?

His pussy hurts again, so now he's going to whine until has drinks enough to fall asleep.

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:I see that phreddie has chimed in, again. Wonder what his problem is now?

His pussy hurts again, so now he's going to whine until has drinks enough to fall asleep.

Oh you are a naughty boy using the "pussy" word aren't you?

hillsy wrote:

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:I see that phreddie has chimed in, again. Wonder what his problem is now?

His pussy hurts again, so now he's going to whine until has drinks enough to fall asleep.

Oh you are a naughty boy using the "pussy" word aren't you?

Something you might want to look into instead of your fondness for wanking.

Designer wrote:

hillsy wrote:

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:I see that phreddie has chimed in, again. Wonder what his problem is now?

His pussy hurts again, so now he's going to whine until has drinks enough to fall asleep.

Oh you are a naughty boy using the "pussy" word aren't you?

Something you might want to look into instead of your fondness for wanking.

Says the guy who walks around with his right arm in a sling

Designer and Herb complain the thread has been bastardized by spurious information and then continue to blurb useless inconsequential fill ins like children. Simply because its now way over there heads and don't know what to say or how to reply to continue like the mechanical morons they are.

Sticking a rubber bung on a pipe might be good enough for you or even Chevrolet( ive seen it) its not good enough for me and Im offering ways to do it properly to the OP who asked for useful advice.

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

And,...what you did is permanent enough given the longevity of the hose you used and longevity of the motorcycle itself.

I don't know how long it would have lasted. about 2 years after I did that my wife ran over the bike and smashed the gas tank. I replaced it with one from an 87 that didn't have the nipple on it.

Mine has lasted over 18 years now. [space] It was easier by far. [emoji2]

Just slip on two Spring-type hose clamps I had onto a piece of hose from my cache of materials,.. slip a bolt in one end,..slip the other onto the Tank Pipe, slip on the two clamps,..done in about 30 seconds. [emoji106]

MUCH faster and Easier, and,...was we see,..is just as permanent as needed .

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:

Herb wrote:

Designer wrote:And it sure is as permanent as needed. [space] Just as effective and MUCH Easier.

But phreddie is correct that that is the really permanent way to fix it.

And,...what you did is permanent enough given the longevity of the hose you used and longevity of the motorcycle itself.

I don't know how long it would have lasted. about 2 years after I did that my wife ran over the bike and smashed the gas tank. I replaced it with one from an 87 that didn't have the nipple on it.

Mine has lasted over 18 years now. [space] It was easier by far. [emoji2]

Just slip on two Spring-type hose clamps I had onto a piece of hose from my cache of materials,.. slip a bolt in one end,..slip the other onto the Tank Pipe, slip on the two clamps,..done in about 30 seconds. [emoji106]

MUCH faster and Easier, and,...was we see,..is just as permanent as needed .

A bolt in a bit of old pipe. Well there we go.

Would any fuel spilt into the pipe work through the threads of the bolt and leak.? of course it does.
That is the most unprofessional way imaginable. Please keep you concrete mixer builder tips to yourself.

Totally disregard this information. Do not use a bolt in a rubber pipe --

Fred wrote: A bolt in a bit of old pipe. Well there we go. Would any fuel spilt into the pipe work through the threads of the bolt and leak.? of course it does. That is the most unprofessional way imaginable. Please keep you concrete mixer builder tips to yourself.
Totally disregard this information. Do not use a bolt in a rubber pipe --

His pussy -still hurts !

The bolt used was a Partially Threaded Bolt,...therefore, the Clamp was on the UN-threaded portion.

So,...kindly disregard the whiny crap that freddie-boy spews.



[emoji41]

Designer wrote:

Fred wrote: A bolt in a bit of old pipe. Well there we go. Would any fuel spilt into the pipe work through the threads of the bolt and leak.? of course it does. That is the most unprofessional way imaginable. Please keep you concrete mixer builder tips to yourself.
Totally disregard this information. Do not use a bolt in a rubber pipe --

His pussy -still hurts !

The bolt used was a Partially Threaded Bolt,...therefore, the Clamp was on the UN-threaded portion.

So,...kindly disregard the whiny crap that freddie-boy spews. [emoji41]

Just wonderful engineering. Must look very professional.

.......... STILL hurting!

Designer wrote:

Fred wrote: A bolt in a bit of old pipe. Well there we go. Would any fuel spilt into the pipe work through the threads of the bolt and leak.? of course it does. That is the most unprofessional way imaginable. Please keep you concrete mixer builder tips to yourself. Totally disregard this information. Do not use a bolt in a rubber pipe --

His pussy -still hurts !

The bolt used was a Partially Threaded Bolt,...therefore, the Clamp was on the UN-threaded portion.

So,...kindly disregard the whiny crap that freddie-boy spews.

Now that we have successfully rebuked the stupid attack made by little freddie-boy,....,...here it comes!

Christ man, accept being wrong.

Sound familiar?

Fred wrote:
Just wonderful engineering. Must look very professional.

professional, Like your Avatar?
Your P-trap is still mounted incorrectly, YFI.