what is this 'canister' thing? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

marauder800 · 07-29-2007, 06:02 PM

on my 97 marauder, there is this chrome canister shaped thing that sits between the rear cylinder and the air filter cover, anyone know what it is? there doesn't seem to be any wires or hoses coming from it..?

**Clint** · 07-29-2007, 06:42 PM

I'd guess it's a breather to allow the head or crankcase to vent.

GregR1 · 07-29-2007, 08:53 PM

if there's two hoses, it's likely the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) - one hose is before the throttle plates / butterflies, the other hose is after.

if there's only one hose, it's likely a vacuum canister - it just stores additional vacuum. actually, i don't know if bikes would even USE that sort of setup, but some cars do (especially with REALLY aggressive cams) to help run the power brakes and stuff.

marauder800 · 07-29-2007, 09:11 PM

I don't see any hoses or wires going into it..Its about the size of a coke can and it looks to have caps on both ends of it and its solid chrome..

cbxer55 · 07-29-2007, 11:09 PM

Do you happen to live in California?
If so those models have an evaporative emmissions canister that the other 49 states do not get.
My wifes has a place for it, but it is empty.

RauderM50 · 07-30-2007, 10:09 AM

That is your tool kit. One end can be twisted off!

Easy Rider · 07-30-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RauderM50

That is your tool kit. One end can be twisted off!

Sounds like it is time to pop for an owner's manual.
I wonder how many other "features" he's missing out on?

RauderM50 · 07-30-2007, 02:21 PM

That's probably in there too!

**Clint** · 07-30-2007, 02:23 PM

Seriously? Someone please post a photo.

digitalbroccoli · 07-30-2007, 02:31 PM

oh..my...god. That's funnay right there.

marauder800 · 07-30-2007, 03:39 PM

heck, i figured the tool kit would be under the seat..so, what other features am i missing out on?..lol

digitalbroccoli · 07-30-2007, 03:44 PM

RTFM. <--good advice.

Ext1jdh · 07-30-2007, 03:48 PM

that's the wallet-vacuum containment system.

it's the part that sucks all the money out of your wallet.

GregR1 · 07-30-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marauder800

so, what other features am i missing out on?..lol

turn signals *

most bikes and cars actually come stock with them - they're no longer a pricey add-on option!

* batteries sold separately

Ext1jdh · 07-30-2007, 03:55 PM

Have you seen the new Mercedes? It comes with automatic right-of-way. You can just pull out in front of anyone or anything and it doesn't matter cause you're in a Mercedes! This has been standard equipment on several full size SUV's for a while now but it's good to see it being installed on luxury cars. Before you know it, there will be cheap knock-off "rite-o-way" bolt on parts at your local Pep-Boys so you can put them on your 1984 Civic with the Sparkomatic radio.

GregR1 · 07-30-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

Have you seen the new Mercedes? It comes with automatic right-of-way. You can just pull out in front of anyone or anything and it doesn't matter cause you're in a Mercedes! This has been standard equipment on several full size SUV's for a while now but it's good to see it being installed on luxury cars. Before you know it, there will be cheap knock-off "rite-o-way" bolt on parts at your local Pep-Boys so you can put them on your 1984 Civic with the Sparkomatic radio.

no word of a fookin' lie but in god-damned PEI [prince edward island, one of canada's provinces], the jerk turning left from the opposing lane seems to ALWAYS get the right of way. i nearly slammed into a few of those jackarses!!! i thought they were incompetent drivers, what with being from "the island" and whatnot, but it seems that their laws give the left-turner the right of way - no matter how quickly you're coming towards them! sweet jesus i hate that province.

Ext1jdh · 07-30-2007, 05:32 PM

omg i actually lol'd

07-29-2007, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
marauder800 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Posts: 40	what is this 'canister' thing? on my 97 marauder, there is this chrome canister shaped thing that sits between the rear cylinder and the air filter cover, anyone know what it is? there doesn't seem to be any wires or hoses coming from it..?

07-30-2007, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
RauderM50 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: Blue 2007 M50 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 64	That is your tool kit. One end can be twisted off! __________________ AMA # 990571 2008 Sportster 1200 Low ride. In Dark blue pearl Kuryakyn Iso pegs all the way around and premium Iso grips with throttle boss. Harley Davidson OEM fwd controls, Super sport windscreen, detachable rack and mini back rest, color matched side covers, oil temp gauge. "Imagination is more important than knowledge" Albert Einstein

07-30-2007, 02:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
RauderM50 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: Blue 2007 M50 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 64	That's probably in there too! __________________ AMA # 990571 2008 Sportster 1200 Low ride. In Dark blue pearl Kuryakyn Iso pegs all the way around and premium Iso grips with throttle boss. Harley Davidson OEM fwd controls, Super sport windscreen, detachable rack and mini back rest, color matched side covers, oil temp gauge. "Imagination is more important than knowledge" Albert Einstein

07-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	oh..my...god. That's funnay right there. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

07-30-2007, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	RTFM. <--good advice. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

07-29-2007, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	if there's two hoses, it's likely the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) - one hose is before the throttle plates / butterflies, the other hose is after. if there's only one hose, it's likely a vacuum canister - it just stores additional vacuum. actually, i don't know if bikes would even USE that sort of setup, but some cars do (especially with REALLY aggressive cams) to help run the power brakes and stuff.

07-29-2007, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
marauder800 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Posts: 40	I don't see any hoses or wires going into it..Its about the size of a coke can and it looks to have caps on both ends of it and its solid chrome..

07-29-2007, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
cbxer55 Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M109R, 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 8	Do you happen to live in California? If so those models have an evaporative emmissions canister that the other 49 states do not get. My wifes has a place for it, but it is empty.

07-30-2007, 03:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
marauder800 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2007 Posts: 40	heck, i figured the tool kit would be under the seat..so, what other features am i missing out on?..lol

07-30-2007, 03:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	that's the wallet-vacuum containment system. it's the part that sucks all the money out of your wallet. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

07-30-2007, 03:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Have you seen the new Mercedes? It comes with automatic right-of-way. You can just pull out in front of anyone or anything and it doesn't matter cause you're in a Mercedes! This has been standard equipment on several full size SUV's for a while now but it's good to see it being installed on luxury cars. Before you know it, there will be cheap knock-off "rite-o-way" bolt on parts at your local Pep-Boys so you can put them on your 1984 Civic with the Sparkomatic radio. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

07-30-2007, 05:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	omg i actually lol'd __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

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