CanisterEctomy made easy

[BER18 100]

When removing the charcoal canister, it is much easier if you remove the rear fender.
All it takes is 4 bolts. Due to wires, just swing the back end of the fender 90 degrees onto a table the same height.
Now you have access to all the tubes and can reach in to unplug the valve. You will need the substitute electrical resistor of course or get a fault code.
Simply plug the large tube leading to airbox, and use hose barb to extend the fuel tank vent line.

 

[BAD MIKE]

Where did you get the substitute electrical resistor? Do you do this just to get rid of unnecessary parts or for performance?

 

[BER18 100]

Where did you get the substitute electrical resistor? Do you do this just to get rid of unnecessary parts or for performance?

Go to SmartMoto.com
Order the part "PVE-052" ($27 a while back)
It comes with an electrical connector that replaces the current plug. They also provide a plug for the line that goes to the air box. I did not use their plug. I sawed the threads off of a long 1/4 inch bolt, jammed it into the tube, then zip tied it.
There is one other line that vents the tank fumes. You might want to buy some 7/32" black hose to connect to this smaller line. That way the vent line ends down under the bike.

The charcoal canister on the 1200c was heavy and located high and horizontal under the seat. I took it out for ballast reasons. The canister on the R18 is not heavy but clutters up the look of the bike when viewed from the left rear.

Now my R18 has a cleaner look. There is an open space now between the front of the back tire and the bike. Looks better now.

 

[BAD MIKE]

I like the sounds of that. I have done similar to other bikes with good results. I'm looking for a kickstand switch eliminator plug too. UPDATE, I found a Kick Stand Switch Eliminator for R18 on Ebay! https://www.ebay.com/itm/176650645628 here is the link! $15.88 delivered.

 

[BAD MIKE]

I searched again and found another one on ebay for $15.88 DELIVERED! Its on its way. They are available

 

[Star-Lord]

A couple of us all went out riding yesterday for seven (7) hrs.; I find myself, ALWAYS topping off with as much fuel as possible in my fuel tank.

I was just thinking yesterday, as I watched the fuel spill slightly over the brim of the fuel full; that I probably should NOT remove my canister...

I definitely don't want fuel pissing out on the road, and then collecting on my rear tire....

 

[BAD MIKE]

My dirt bike just has a breather tube but not near the tire. Fuel would make that rear tire slip! Position the vent accordingly. Good point.

 

[BER18 100]

A couple of us all went out riding yesterday for seven (7) hrs.; I find myself, ALWAYS topping off with as much fuel as possible in my fuel tank.

I was just thinking yesterday, as I watched the fuel spill slightly over the brim of the fuel full; that I probably should NOT remove my canister...

I definitely don't want fuel pissing out on the road, and then collecting on my rear tire....

Star-L knows much more about bikes than many of us combined. Nevertheless I offer this tidbit...... An R1200C mechanic near Estes Park CO once said that wet fuel in a charcoal canister will render it useless for its intended purpose. Just sharing would I heard.