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    Hose near airbox cover 2008xb12scg

    Anyone know where this hose is supposed to be routed? Don't see any obvious area where its supposed to be connected. Since I have had the bike i usually just tuck it on bottom side of the airbox. Thanks fellas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chelch View Post
    Anyone know where this hose is supposed to be routed? Don't see any obvious area where its supposed to be connected. Since I have had the bike i usually just tuck it on bottom side of the airbox. Thanks fellas.

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    What does the other end of the hose connect to? It could be someone left the hose attached to the spark plug when changing them out?

    I think I saw a pic of something like it on page 1-45 of the 2006 service manual.
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    NOT a factory hose. it appears to be common 5/8" or 3/4" automotive "heater" hose. possible some PO installed it when performing a not-very-well-thought-out breather system modification.

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    breathalyzer ignition lock out?

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    Trans breather hose

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    Quote Originally Posted by 34nineteen View Post
    breathalyzer ignition lock out?
    This^^^

    It works just like mine does. If your breath has enough Ethanol in it, your Buell will start.

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    Thanks fellas. I'll have to trace it and see where it goes. Will report back

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    I'd bet a crispy Dong that Barrett and oh9bolt are right.

    If it leads down behind the rear cylinder to the case, it is just a vent. Since you have an open airbox anyway, I'd cut it short and stick a Toyota axle vent in the end. They are tiny, cheap, and have a little filter with 1/2psi check valve to keep it closed unless it needs to breathe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooter View Post
    I'd bet a crispy Dong that Barrett and oh9bolt are right.

    If it leads down behind the rear cylinder to the case, it is just a vent.
    You mean like what shown on page 3-26 and page 3-30 of the 2004 service manual?

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    Barrett and oh9bolt are correct. YOU are wrong. Manual Shmanual. I know it's free, but who gots time for dat sheet??




    Would have taken less time to bend over and look than post about it. LOL's



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