How many drain hoses

[Guest]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't there supposed to be 5 drain hoses hanging under an '82 GS850?

(1) Clear Battery Hose
(2) Air Box Drain Hose
(3) Fuel tank drain hose (under the tank, on the side, near the wires for the fuel guage pickup)
(4 & 5) Carb drain hoses off those 2 black plastic nipple things.

Thanks,
Larry
(P.S. What are your feelings about leaving off the two carb drain hoses? If they're missing, do I need to use fuel rated rubbber hose, or what?)

[diesel]

That sounds right.

Though the original battery overflow would have been black rubber.

[GETALYFF]

What Is The Real Purpose Of The Air Box Drain Hose On A 1982 Gs1100gl Model??

[Nessism]

You can leave off the carb vent drain hoses but if a float sticks down you will have fuel leaking on top of the engine. It's better to leave on the carb vent drains and run them down away from the rear tire. This way if you get a leak the fuel will drain away from the engine, and hot exhaust, and away from the rear tire so your traction will not be compromised. Regarding the type of tubing, you should use something that will tolerate fuel but you do not need fuel line since that stuff is made to be in fuel all the time.

[Rocketman]

Cool. Thanks.

[Tom MLC]

I believe Nessism is talking about pre '80 carbs. Those had drain hoses from each carb. Your '82 has two VENT hoses coming off the inboard carbs. They must be installed and routed properly. If not, you will feel a hesitation as you ride due to the wind pressure affecting the vent function of the carbs.