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Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:49 pm
by Bogger
Nice one Steve. Well done.

Bogger

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:52 pm
by stevew
BTW does anyone know the thread size for the mirrors and are they both RH thread ?
Got to get some before i collect, don't like riding without.

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:58 pm
by Rattle
Stevew I read that Innova/Wave have 10mm thread .Just checked mine locking nut turns anti clock wise to lock.Can,t unscrew mirrors without removing screen and thats a pain .Have been looking for the small tank solution everywhere,best result came from German Innova site .Small cylindrical tank behind seat plumbed into tank filler cap :cry: with breather .You could cut rear of seat off ,like Mongolian Innovas, rack in its place and tank on top .But you wouldn,t have a locked fuel tank

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:11 pm
by stevew
Rattle wrote:,best result came from German Innova site .Small cylindrical tank behind seat plumbed into tank filler cap :cry: with breather
Thanks for the mirror info Steve.
Haven't got a link to the tank thing i suppose ??

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:28 pm
by Rattle
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Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:18 am
by wightegi
The small Honda stationary engine GS tank holds 3 litres ,I have a spare.
Has the tank got a neck inside to stop you filling it up to the top ? the tank is flat on top so you could get a lot more in than the 3.7 l stated .

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:44 pm
by stevew
Yup it has so I will be doing the hole punching thing !!
But further on down the line I would like to do something more permanent like I have on the Cub.
Main problem is that it is FI not carbed. Therefore there is a (necessary) high pressure fuel pump in the OE tank to feed the FI system. It isn't possible just to tee in !!
The German Cub (Innova/Wave) forum has been interesting but they all appear to be mechanical and electrical geniuses and I'm just one step up from a hammer and adjustable spanner man :?

My thinking cap on well and truly on but I know for sure that I am going to need practical help from my forum friends ;)

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:08 pm
by Diesel Dave
Second tank in the top box, pump to refill the original tank, just needs some holes punching in the top of the tank and a couple of elbow fittings.

Simple push-n-hold button to activate the pump (from bitter experience; don't use a normal switch) so you have to hold it in to operate the pump.

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Tank inside the 'box for the ferry and outside afterwards. 10 litres is more then enough for any adventure bar 24 hour record attempts.

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:12 pm
by stevew
Why do you need an electrical pump to refill the OE tank? Won't gravity do it ?

Re: Wave / Innova FI extra tank capacity

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:22 pm
by Diesel Dave
Yes - very slowly......

Slow enough for you to forget the tap; flood the bike tank, spill over the hot engine and HT lead, catch fire and blow up.

It would work beautifully if you employ a float valve.