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Title: Missing Tank Drain Hose?
Post by: bobcat011 on July 19, 2020, 01:15:01 PM

Hello,

I have a 2002 GS500 and today I noticed that under the tank, there is this nipple with nothing on it. Pic here: https://imgur.com/a/IAlf4Xm

Is this where the tank drain hose should be? If so, can I just throw any piece of hosing on it, or does it need to be something special?

Title: Re: Missing Tank Drain Hose?
Post by: herennow on July 19, 2020, 01:35:32 PM

any hose is OK, just route it down by the right footpeg with the other hoses.

Title: Re: Missing Tank Drain Hose?
Post by: Bluesmudge on July 20, 2020, 12:06:27 PM

Yes, any hose routed down below the engine will work....Or just leave it off. Unless your GS500 is a garage queen show bike, the couple drops of gas that will dribble out of the overflow over the life of the bike isn't worth worrying about.

Title: Re: Missing Tank Drain Hose?
Post by: bobcat011 on July 20, 2020, 12:58:13 PM

Thanks Bluesmudge and herennow!

Yeah, I really don't care about keeping the bike looking nice -- I just thought it may be a safety feature.

Title: Re: Missing Tank Drain Hose?
Post by: Rallyfan on July 21, 2020, 07:17:14 PM

It is a safety feature. I'd urge you to fit a hose and route it to the lower part of the frame so that no fuel can spill on the hot mechanicals below the tank.

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