Charcoal Canister V11

[BMWDavid]

On my '02 and '03 V11 LeMans there is a charcoal canister mounted down below the swing arm in front of the rear tire. I'm looking at a 2004 V11 via pictures and it is missing that canister. Did MG relocate the can for 2004 or its missing on this bike?

Thanks!

[ponti_33609]

On my '02 and '03 V11 LeMans there is a charcoal canister mounted down below the swing arm in front of the rear tire. I'm looking at a 2004 V11 via pictures and it is missing that canister. Did MG relocate the can for 2004 or its missing on this bike?

Thanks!

FWIW - Most people I know removed the canisters. About 5' of hose and a couple pounds. They did change over time.  The early ones were tucked under the seats and the later ones down as you describe.

[Scud]

As Ponti said, MG originally put the canisters under the seats - this was on the red-frame V11s. I think that starting in 2002 (with a change to the frame) they were fitted inside the exhaust hanger and remained there for the balance of production.

If you get that bike and decide you want a canister - I have a spare with all the hoses. Super easy to re-install.