hose on intake manifolds

[scottybee]

On my 03 LeMans the hose going from one intake to the other has a T in the center with another hose attached then that hose is capped off with a bolt.

This obviously was done by the previous owner. So if it is capped off then why even have the T at all? I assume this is some sort of a breather hose to help equalize air between the intakes. Is it supposed to have a vent hose? Can I just replace it with a solid hose from one side to the other?

[GuzziMoto]

It used to hook up to the emissions canisters(as typically found on Cal bikes. All Guzzis are Cal bikes in the US).

[richard100t]

On my 03 LeMans the hose going from one intake to the other has a T in the center with another hose attached then that hose is capped off with a bolt.

This obviously was done by the previous owner. So if it is capped off then why even have the T at all? I assume this is some sort of a breather hose to help equalize air between the intakes. Is it supposed to have a vent hose? Can I just replace it with a solid hose from one side to the other?

You can remove the hose & the brass nipple fittings. Then just cap the holes with a couple bolts with some washers for spacers. Remember to save the brass (bronze?) fittings for when you need to balance the throttle bodies.

[jrt]

I'd just leave the nipples in there and connect them with a single hose. The small advantage to it is that you don't have to buy plugs or put the nipples in a safe place.

[scottybee]

Thanks Guy's I think I will leave the nipple's on (I'd lose them ) and put a single hose or a couple rubber plugs on there.