next to the fuel tank on both sides there are flexible thin wall black rubber hoses that go thru the lower frame member extend vertically and on my XKR seem to be connected to nothing. what are they for ??? where should they be connected if at all???

 

Year??? What exactly are you talking about????
You really need to post this in the specific forum you want help. X150 or X100. A moderator will be around shortly to scold/help.