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Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:20 am
by stevew
Looks like I might have the chance of a cheap Honda Wave. These have fuel injection so I was wondering if there was any practical way of adding extra fuel capacity?
Had anyone seen or have experience of doing this?

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:06 am
by onittino3
I would say not many options, gravity feed from a top box tank to the original tank, would require two fittings to be welded into the original tank, one for fuel in the other used as a vent, or have someone make a custom tank that uses all the space under the seat, would mean that the petrol tank would need removing to get the battery out ???.

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:18 am
by stevew
onittino3 wrote:I would say not many options, gravity feed from a top box tank to the original tank, would require two fittings to be welded into the original tank, one for fuel in the other used as a vent, or have someone make a custom tank that uses all the space under the seat, would mean that the petrol tank would need removing to get the battery out ???.
That's what I thought so was sort of hoping there may be a "magic" answer. ;) ;)
Didn't realise the battery was under there :o

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:58 am
by onittino3
I think the Wave would be an ideal modern cub tourer, if only it had a better tank range, now you could just carry a jerry can, but that's a pain in the a*se if you've got stuff strapped down across the seat.

When i was considering one I did think about a custom tank in a top box which could use a second wave fuel pump, tee"ed into the original fuel line, both fuel lines would have to have non return valves, and then splice a two way switch into the wiring harness so you can switch between 2 fuel pumps, at the time you could pick up a used pump for around £50 not sure if this would work though.

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:13 pm
by Diesel Dave
And still a CG125 wins on a practical touring score......

I've toured all over the UK and Europe on C90's and ANF's but a 125 motorcycle still makes more sense. :D

But when did sensible win when it comes to Brits?

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:22 pm
by Capitano
Diesel Dave wrote:And still a CG125 wins on a practical touring score......

I've toured all over the UK and Europe on C90's and ANF's but a 125 motorcycle still makes more sense. :D

But when did sensible win when it comes to Brits?
... didn't someone on here buy one of those a while back to tour on? :lol:

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:48 pm
by dmw1950
Get someone to fabricate a bigger tank.

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 5:12 pm
by richie the 1st
Capitano wrote:
Diesel Dave wrote:And still a CG125 wins on a practical touring score......

I've toured all over the UK and Europe on C90's and ANF's but a 125 motorcycle still makes more sense. :D

But when did sensible win when it comes to Brits?
... didn't someone on here buy one of those a while back to tour on? :lol:
yeah wonder who it was..??????????????? and where is it now..???????????????? :roll:

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:03 pm
by stevew
Nah, not me ;) ;)

Anyone want any CG bits ?
I know where there is one in bits with all the parts for sale :o

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:06 pm
by Capitano
stevew wrote:Nah, not me ;) ;)

Anyone want any CG bits ?
I know where there is one in bits with all the parts for sale :o
:lol:

Back to the original query, is the fuel pump inside the tank or fitted to it? Or is it separate and fed by a pipe?