2012 Vector Tank Smaller?

[NYRider]

Is the gas tank smaller on 2012 Vector to accommodate power steering?

 

[TRUE BLUE SINCE 1980]

Is the gas tank smaller on 2012 Vector to accommodate power steering?

2010 vector 9.4 gal.
2012 vector 9.2 gL.

 

[Vectornut]

I believe it was an EPA requirement and had something to do with fuel vapors going into the atmosphere from the gas tank.

 

[NYRider]

Thanks true blue.

Not sure about the second answer lol.

 

[VectorLTX2012]

Is the gas tank smaller on 2012 Vector to accommodate power steering?

The information I have from the 2012 Yamaha Technical Updates are 1) To accommodate EPS motor and minimize loss of fuel capacity, 2) Capacity reduced by 1 liter.

Chester

 

[darv]

also the tanks had to be changed because of EPA

 

[NYRider]

Intresting re: EPA and vapors.

I smell more fumes at a self serve gas station during auto fill-up than I ever have with my Yamahas.

 

[4x4]

Tanks were made thicker in 2008 using the same mold as earlier models. A substantial reduction in fuel capacity resulted from the extra plastic.

 

[NYRider]

Thanks guys. Good info.

 

[Vectornut]

Has Premiere resumed snowmobile production after EPA required them to redesign their gastank?