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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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
yeah wonder who it was..??????????????? and where is it now..????????????????
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
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
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?