PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
Maintenance Procedure
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Model)
Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection
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Inspect the canister as follows.
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Remove the right upper inner fairing (see Upper Inner
Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter).
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Remove the canister [A], and disconnect the hoses from
the canister.
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Visually inspect the canister for cracks or other damage.
If the canister has any cracks or bad damage, replace it
with a new one.
NOTE
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The canister is designed to work well through the motor-
cycle’s life without any maintenance if it i s used under
normal conditions.
•
Check the liquid/vapor separator as follows.
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Remove the right middle fairing (see Middle Fairing Re-
moval in the Frame c hapter).
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Disconnect the hoses from the separator, and remove the
separator [A] from the motorcycle right side.
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Visually inspect the separator for cracks and other dam-
age.
If the separator has any cracks or damage, replace it with
a new one.
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To prevent the gasoline from flowing into or out of the
canister, hold the separator perpendicular to the ground.
•
Check the hoses of the evaporative emission control sys-
tem as follows.
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Check that the hoses are securely connected and clips
are in position.
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Replace any kinked, deteriorated or damaged hoses.
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Route the hoses according to C able, Wire, and Hose
Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
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When installing the hoses, avoid sharp bending, kinking,
flattening or twisting, and route the hoses with a minimum
of bending so that the emission flow will not be obstructed.
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