What is the canister on the left side of the VMAX?

[Kratos]

I have a 2007 VMAX that I bought with 1K miles on it. I noticed there was a hose hanger screwed to the carb slide cover on the left side of the bike, not being used. I have now seen other pics of different vmax's that have a hose coming from, what looks like, the carb area and connecting to a canister of some sort. Just wondering what this is and if it is necessary. I would think it is something related to pollution standards, but not sure.

 

[naughtyG]

If your Max is a californian model, it could be related to the anti-pollution fuel vapours system.

 

[gamorg02]

post a pic?

 

[one2dmax]

It is the california emmissions can and can be removed and plug in the carb body capped off. It doesn't hurt it on there either.

Sean

 

[Kratos]

Thanks, Sean.

Since I was not the one that took it off, do you have any pics of where it should have connected to, so I can make sure it is capped off?

 

[one2dmax]

I believe it's on the rear carb body but it's been awhile since I took one off. Look at the microfiche under fuel tank to get an idea what you are or are not missing. www.yamaha-motor.com > parts and accessories > catalog

 

[vmax190]

i have the same thing on my o6 ive always what it was for, would like to know also. dave

 

[Kratos]

Thanks, I saw it on the fuel parts diagram. Too bad they don't have the names of the fittings on the carb parts digram so I know where it would have connected. I'll just take a look and see if I can see a cap/plug anywhere on the back of the carb body.

 

[vmaxride06]

Here are the Service Manuals, Part Numbers, Maintenance Manuals. Covers California Bikes also. Hope this helps.

http://www.chansen.net/Members/VMAX/