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Old 09-06-2007, 04:22 PM
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I have a little black tube that is near on the bottom of my '04 its a black tube and is open at the end..... is this normal??/ Dont have a pic yet, but i can get one if necessary...

My bf says its for "draining" but he doesnt know much about motorcycles.... lol
 
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Old 09-06-2007, 04:30 PM
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It is most likely the overflow from the gas tank. When you fill the tank and spill a little around the edge it drains down this tube and out under the bike away from the exhaust.

Nothing to worry about and welcome to KF cindia
 
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Old 09-06-2007, 04:32 PM
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In this case, your bf is correct.

It is a drain, or "vent" tube for the battery I believe. You can trim it up a little if you don't like the look of it hanging down like they do. Just don't cut it off above the fairings.
 
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Old 09-06-2007, 04:35 PM
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well isnt he a smarty.....

I just thought id check with ya'll to be on the safe side

thanks!
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:21 PM
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Hey girlie!! I totally wondered the exact same thing when I got my ninja last month. It was so ugly looking. So I trimmed it. Now he looks perfect. I got the same bike and even same color as yours. Good choice! *thumbs up*
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 03:26 AM
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Hey girlie!! I totally wondered the exact same thing when I got my ninja last month. It was so ugly looking. So I trimmed it. Now he looks perfect. I got the same bike and even same color as yours. Good choice! *thumbs up*
hahaha, that statement could be misunderstood by some!
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 03:46 AM
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Hey girlie!! I totally wondered the exact same thing when I got my ninja last month. It was so ugly looking. So I trimmed it. Now he looks perfect. I got the same bike and even same color as yours. Good choice! *thumbs up*
hahaha, that statement could be misunderstood by some!
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Let's pray FN never stumbles upon this!
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 02:56 PM
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lol We could clearify just in case...or keep warning of the consequences...
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 03:49 PM
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I am sending him a pm with the link right now

 
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Old 09-19-2007, 07:09 PM
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FN?
 


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