Fuel Evaporating From Cap - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

dirtbike5100 · 06-15-2011, 01:34 PM

Hey guys...another quick question. I've been running full tanks through my quad to get see the mileage. I always fill the tank until it just starts to reach the neck, which in turn makes some splash out through the vent if the hose is off. Will putting the hose back on mean the gas will go into it and just run back into the tank? Or should I put a nail in the vent hole so nothing comes out? I'm just trying to avoid having any gas evaporate out the cap .

sspeckerwood · 06-15-2011, 01:36 PM

dude, if you plug the hole, ur bike will not run right. ur not gonna have enough evaporate to notice. ur gas tank has to be vented.

seminole39 · 06-15-2011, 01:36 PM

do not plug the vent in the gas cap

dirtbike5100 · 06-15-2011, 01:38 PM

Alright and another question: Will gas that evaporates condense back into gas again?

MattT · 06-15-2011, 01:39 PM

Don't plug the vent or it'll stop the fuel flow when you're running. The tank needs to vent so air can get in as fuel is used.

Why don't you just put the vent hose back on?

sspeckerwood · 06-15-2011, 01:39 PM

no. the breather line that comes out of ur gas cap does not go back into the gas tank. it goes into ur console between the handlebars. just ride ur bike. lol

dirtbike5100 · 06-15-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MattT

Don't plug the vent or it'll stop the fuel flow when you're running. The tank needs to vent so air can get in as fuel is used.

Why don't you just put the vent hose back on?

Oh true..I see what your saying

seminole39 · 06-15-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtbike5100

Alright and another question: Will gas that evaporates condense back into gas again?

yes as water vapor and water makes steam and steam is good

dirtbike5100 · 06-15-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

no. the breather line that comes out of ur gas cap does not go back into the gas tank. it goes into ur console between the handlebars. just ride ur bike. lol

no no I mean that it will run back down by gravity...i know where the other end of the line is 0.o

sspeckerwood · 06-15-2011, 01:46 PM

well gravity is a great motivator when it comes to pulling things down....

06-15-2011, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtbike5100 Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 50	Fuel Evaporating From Cap Hey guys...another quick question. I've been running full tanks through my quad to get see the mileage. I always fill the tank until it just starts to reach the neck, which in turn makes some splash out through the vent if the hose is off. Will putting the hose back on mean the gas will go into it and just run back into the tank? Or should I put a nail in the vent hole so nothing comes out? I'm just trying to avoid having any gas evaporate out the cap . __________________ Willy's Law - The amount of chrome found on an atv is directly and inversely related to the amount of time spend off-road.

06-15-2011, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,773	dude, if you plug the hole, ur bike will not run right. ur not gonna have enough evaporate to notice. ur gas tank has to be vented. __________________ 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.

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seminole39 Honda Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bybee, TN Posts: 159	do not plug the vent in the gas cap __________________ There's only 2 things you'll ever see me fight: a stubborn clasp of a bra, and sexual harassment charges 06 Rancher 350 4x4 2" lift kit FMF Power Core 4 Uni air filter ITP Type 7's & 26" Mud Lites Superwinch LT2000 Coleman Soft Ride gun rack Linex racks & bumper Reciever hitch LED tail lights 04 Bombardier Rally Bone stock (Wife's ride)

06-15-2011, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
dirtbike5100 Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 50	Alright and another question: Will gas that evaporates condense back into gas again? __________________ Willy's Law - The amount of chrome found on an atv is directly and inversely related to the amount of time spend off-road.

06-15-2011, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattT Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 113	Don't plug the vent or it'll stop the fuel flow when you're running. The tank needs to vent so air can get in as fuel is used. Why don't you just put the vent hose back on? __________________ Yeller '02 Rubi with Big A$$ stainless cooler and Cupholder. '06 CRF150F with cooler. '79 F-100 that needs a cupholder

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sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,773	no. the breather line that comes out of ur gas cap does not go back into the gas tank. it goes into ur console between the handlebars. just ride ur bike. lol __________________ 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.

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