Overflow tank

[bondibox]

I brought my '99 M750 in for some rehabilitation and service.  It had been sitting for a year outside and in addition to changing the belts and chain, I asked them to check out anything else that might need doing on a 9 year old bike.

One thing I hadn't gotten around to before I took the bike in was to clean out my overflow tank.  So much sludge had come down the line from the gas tank that the OT was clogged.  I got the bike back yesterday and noticed that they just removed the OT altogether, capping the vacuum line from the runners and just running a long line from the gas tank to beneath the frame.

On the one hand I'm kind of annoyed that they removed and discarded some of my bike parts, but on the other hand it's not the most crucial part and they would know best whether any functionality has been lost.  Also, they were concerned that I was spending more to get the bike back on the road than it is worth.

What's the consensus here? Cool or uncool for them to have bypassed the overflow tank?

[Howie]

I think you are referring to the EVAP canister.  It was put there to comply with Ca emissions standards.  The bike does not need it to run properly and most seem to "fall off" early in the bike's life. Over time they deteriate.  They cannot be cleaned. 

[Buckethead]

If, after careful consideration, you decide its a big deal to you and you want one, post up in the "Parts Wanted" board. I'm sure someone has one lying around the garage that they'd be happy to pass on gratis.

Most people remove them because, quite frankly, they're unsightly. I took the one off my Monster. The only reason I haven't taken the one off my SC is because I've been too busy riding the thing.

[uclabiker06]

It was put there to comply with Ca emissions standards. 

Is that the emissions box only for Ca and none of the other states in the US??  By the way if you are intimidated by the process or lack confidence to "do it yourself"  TPO makes a kit that includes everything you need with detailed instructions for $20-$25 bucks. 

[Howie]

Other states are following  C.A.R.B. (Ca emission) standards AFAIK, 11 so far. 

[NAKID]

Ducati found it easy to make their bikes compliant in as many places as possible. So, all of their bikes in the U.S. came with the emissions canister. If it's already removed, don't even worry about it. It won't affect your performance in any way. What you should do now is look for a right side panel from any of the S*R bikes to replace yours that has the big bulge.