junglecat

hi can someone help me here i have a yamaha midnight star xvs 1300 2009 model 2yrs ago my tank imploded after removing tank & checking vent hose couldnt find a problem got it blown out,but the problem happened again only this time i kept checking the fuel cap which was hard to open as it was being sucked in again check and cleaned out vent hose and fuel cap after riding some miles it happens again on advice from a friend i then removed the orange rubber tube ( which was warped & cracked ) from inside the cap and hooray end of problem the thing is yamaha dealers say i cant buy this item on its own i have to buy a complete fuel cap and at over a £150 i find this crap seeing as you can buy just about every other screw , bolt , washer for this bike advice or help where i can get this orange vent grommet/tube would be great thanks

hi i have a midnite star 1300 and i want a smaller reg plate as the one thats on it is standard uk size is there a legal small plate u can get or am i stuck with the one thats fitted any help please.