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thetater11 · 10-25-2011, 09:01 AM

I've completely torn down my '96 400 and originally there was a snorkel and a bunch of breather tubes coming up along it out the front fender. I want to replace all the breather tubes. How many total should there be?? I didn't count them before I took it apart

I think there's 1 for the carb, 3 for the brakes (2 front and 1 rear), 2 for the front and rear differentials, and 1 for the cooling fan making 7 total?

Can I route them all to the front along the snorkel? Or where would they all originally go to if there wasn't a snorkle?

And what type/size of tube should I use?

Thanks!

vermhot · 10-25-2011, 09:04 AM

That sounds right !!HHMMM!

sspeckerwood · 10-25-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thetater11

I've completely torn down my '96 400 and originally there was a snorkel and a bunch of breather tubes coming up along it out the front fender. I want to replace all the breather tubes. How many total should there be?? I didn't count them before I took it apart

I think there's 1 for the carb, 3 for the brakes (2 front and 1 rear), 2 for the front and rear differentials, and 1 for the cooling fan making 7 total?

Can I route them all to the front along the snorkel? Or where would they all originally go to if there wasn't a snorkle?

And what type/size of tube should I use?

Thanks!

I'D USE WHATEVER SIZE FITS. I DONT REMEMBER EXACTLY.
have you left the snorkel on, or have you pulled the snorkel off??

thetater11 · 10-25-2011, 12:45 PM

Leaving the snorkel on, but don't plan on taking it in water or deep mud. Guess I could find some tubing from Lowe's or Home Depot that will fit and that should work.

**toodeep** · 10-25-2011, 01:36 PM

If I remember right most of them are 3/16 and the carb is 1/4, cut off a little piece and take it with you to be positive though (it's been a while since I did one).

sspeckerwood · 10-25-2011, 01:45 PM

when i did my snorkel i ran my brakes, front end, rear end and fan into the snorkel. then i ran the carb vents up to the 3rd headlight pod

apimpdad · 10-26-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

i ran the carb vents up to the 3rd headlight pod

This.

I only have 3 extended breathers now, the front and rear diff and the breather coming off the side of the motor and they are in the 3rd head light. I need to do the carb breather next though.

sspeckerwood · 10-26-2011, 08:20 PM

dont run the carb breather into the snorkel though. some guys do it and they work good. others (like me) do it and the bike wont run worth a sh!t

Bliu · 10-26-2011, 08:45 PM

What about the breather tube for the rider?!

thetater11 · 10-27-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bliu

What about the breather tube for the rider?!

The only tube you need for the rider is one from a beer can!!

10-25-2011, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
thetater11 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 39	Breather Tube Question I've completely torn down my '96 400 and originally there was a snorkel and a bunch of breather tubes coming up along it out the front fender. I want to replace all the breather tubes. How many total should there be?? I didn't count them before I took it apart I think there's 1 for the carb, 3 for the brakes (2 front and 1 rear), 2 for the front and rear differentials, and 1 for the cooling fan making 7 total? Can I route them all to the front along the snorkel? Or where would they all originally go to if there wasn't a snorkle? And what type/size of tube should I use? Thanks! __________________ 1996 Foreman TRX400FW - Green SuperATV Disc Brake Kit Snorkle 2" Lift 27-9-11 Super Swampers Rear seat/storage Repairs underway: Rear diff rebuild Rear brake rebuild New carb New bearings front/rear New real axle Last edited by thetater11; 10-25-2011 at 09:04 AM.

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10-25-2011, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
thetater11 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 39	Leaving the snorkel on, but don't plan on taking it in water or deep mud. Guess I could find some tubing from Lowe's or Home Depot that will fit and that should work. __________________ 1996 Foreman TRX400FW - Green SuperATV Disc Brake Kit Snorkle 2" Lift 27-9-11 Super Swampers Rear seat/storage Repairs underway: Rear diff rebuild Rear brake rebuild New carb New bearings front/rear New real axle

10-25-2011, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,679	when i did my snorkel i ran my brakes, front end, rear end and fan into the snorkel. then i ran the carb vents up to the 3rd headlight pod __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

10-26-2011, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,679	dont run the carb breather into the snorkel though. some guys do it and they work good. others (like me) do it and the bike wont run worth a sh!t __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

10-25-2011, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,628	If I remember right most of them are 3/16 and the carb is 1/4, cut off a little piece and take it with you to be positive though (it's been a while since I did one).

10-26-2011, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bliu Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 664	What about the breather tube for the rider?! __________________ 2012 Green Foreman 500 27x9x12 / 27x11x12 STI Black Diamond XTR KFI 3000lb winch w/ wireless remote Gun Racks! R.I.P. - Big Bertha & Jolly There are 10 people in the world. Those that can read binary and those who can't. My theme song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft2mh2EmarM

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