Good afternoon, I have bought my first bike,beautifull 600ss with only 9300 miles on it. When I was charging the battery I have notice the rubber pipe on the lefthand side which looks like it should be connected to something. The end of pipe run down under the bike so I guess it should be some kind of venting pipe?? Thank you for your answers. Cabhan
Welcome Cabhan, both to the forum and SS ownership. That is indeed a vent, for the battery, which usually connets on the side of a lead acid battery. The Motobatt batteries are absorbed glass mat, so the vent is at the moment, redundant. Ian
It could be the vent for the tank, however thats usually routed with the fuel lines is it not? Also on the other side.
It's the battery vent, which is not required for the battery which is fitted. It isn't the tank vent.....you can see that item in the first photo.
Thanks everyone for reply ! It did surprise me, as vent pipe for my car battery is much much smaller then this,so never though of that! I would have another question please,should I turn off the Fuel Petcock when not using it for couple days or its not necessary?
A lay up over winter, yes, a few days, no. The fuel petcocks are fragile. I never wind it all the way as it can sieze.
