Bigger fuel tank for curvey

[stewie]

Ive been toying with idea of getting another curvey, and was wondering if its possible to fit a larger fuel tank ? might seem a bizaare question but just a thought

[punyXpress]

You could ' borrow ' space from the airbox ?

[stewie]

wouldnt that involve adding bits to an existing tank though ? was wondering if any tank off another bike would fit straight on, btw can you get tanks altered that way ? you know welding bits on it I mean ?

[plowsie]

It is a very good idea mate. Suppose something like a TL tank may be a little bigger? I'm not sure though, suppose you want same fittings with hoses etc to save hassle, but also same size fittings to where it bolts in which could cause a problem.

I see plenty of bikes on custom fighters that have been remoulded/reshaped (I don't know the correct term) by the techie peoples, but I think that is mainly to fit a speedo onto the tank.

[Neeja]

Anything will fit with a big enough hammer ;)

Taking it you're looking at one to go touring on, then?

[jambo]

I'm not aware of one that will just drop on. The TL looks similar but the frame is very different, I'd be supprised if the tank fitted, and I doubt the tank is more than a litre bigger anyway.

You could mod the tank but it's likely to be tricky as there's a lack of space below it with the airbox in place.

Jambo

[plowsie]

Sorry was just a bike I thought of the TL, I have no knowledge on how easy or big it would be to put on.

Actually screw that, I have no knowledge :D

[Geoffrey]

you could do the old fashion endurance racing technique, cut two tanks up and make them into one bigger tank.

[dizzyblonde]

why would you want a bigger tank, wouldn't that just give the problem of being even more top heavy?

[yorkie_chris]

Curvy isn't top heavy, V twin engines carry themselves quite low.

I'd find out what jetting you need for pod filters, and fill the airbox space with fuel. Probably a gallon there or more.

[CheGuevara]

Rode with a guy once a few years back -he was on an FJR I think. Anyhow he had an aux. tank in place of his passenger seat. I *think* it was an aftermarket (as opposed to custom) piece. Husaberg also had one that held a couple extra litres (sat under the seat). Might be possible to sort something similar out? Upside of the aux tank is it would be removable when you didn't want to use it.

EDIT: Might have been one of these http://www.sampson-sporttouring.com/fjr-fuel-cells.html

[Sid Squid]

you could do the old fashion endurance racing technique, cut two tanks up and make them into one bigger tank.
My thoughts exactly - the top of one tank welded to the bottom of the other, but a bit more than half of each tank used.

Get someone who knows what they're doing to carry out the work mind, and have both tanks steam cleaned before doing any of it.

[Geoffrey]

My thoughts exactly - the top of one tank welded to the bottom of the other, but a bit more than half of each tank used.

Get someone who knows what they're doing to carry out the work mind, and have both tanks steam cleaned before doing any of it.
used to have a zxr750 with one

[stewie]

Thanks guys, thinking of going back to a curvey and planning a trip next year, just wondered at the feasibilty of doing it, just need to get the bike now ;)

[Geoffrey]

the method i suggested would require two petrol tanks,a compatent welder, and a repaint. all this would be quite costly in my opinion, is it worth not stopping every 140 miles for more fuel?

[stewie]

the method i suggested would require two petrol tanks,a compatent welder, and a repaint. all this would be quite costly in my opinion, is it worth not stopping every 140 miles for more fuel?
Or just carrying a couple of 1 gal jerry cans ;)

[plowsie]

Or just carrying a couple of 1 gal jerry cans ;)
Yeah, so much easier :lol: