If I just got more than 16l of fuel into a Curvy? - SV650.org

Juju · 24-06-12, 05:41 PM

Would the logical conclusion be that the BP petrol Station at Hooley on the A23 is serving short measures, or at least their pump isn't calibrated correctly?

The tank size is 16l isn't it? I put 16.03l into the bike - I'd been on the solid amber for about 12.5m, so the tank was fairly empty, but I always fuel on the kickstand with the bike tilted over a little, rather than stiting on and trying to fuel.

Should I complaint to someone, or is this in the usual parameters for a fuel delivery?

24-06-12, 06:14 PM

16 Litre is probably its safe working level. You can get more than 5 Litre in a petrol can but they are sold as 5 LTR.

DJ123 · 24-06-12, 06:18 PM

17 litre tank the SV has

andrewsmith · 24-06-12, 06:22 PM

Nope 16 is about right, and you would have had about 1l in the bottom of the tank (usually full of rust)

Juju · 24-06-12, 06:33 PM

I must admit, my suspicions were partly that it's a good half litre more than I've ever managed to squeeze in before....... typically even running up to 10m or so on solid amber before, I've only managed typically 15-15.2l before, to so exceed the previous "best".

I'd always assumed a 16l specified max fit for a curvy (18l for a pointy?) was a theoretical volume max. I think I'm going to have to bungee a spare tank to the pillion and deliberately "run out" to see how much further I can push it.....

If I were to fuel sitting on the bike - how much more could I squeeze in?

Jayneflakes · 24-06-12, 07:01 PM

I have heard that it is possible to modify the fuel filler cap with a breather hole that allows you to fill the tank to the brim. Have any of you heard of this or done it? I would be most interested in seeing the results if you have done this.

TSM · 24-06-12, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

I have heard that it is possible to modify the fuel filler cap with a breather hole that allows you to fill the tank to the brim. Have any of you heard of this or done it? I would be most interested in seeing the results if you have done this.

then when you tip the bike on its sidestand it may leak out the cap if the seal is not perfect.

16L as per spec but there is abt 1L above the cap inlet that is lower than the top of the tank, you can get more in if you slosh the tank L<>R when filling but is it realy a big issue...

24-06-12, 05:41 PM	#1
Juju Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 176	If I just got more than 16l of fuel into a Curvy? Would the logical conclusion be that the BP petrol Station at Hooley on the A23 is serving short measures, or at least their pump isn't calibrated correctly? The tank size is 16l isn't it? I put 16.03l into the bike - I'd been on the solid amber for about 12.5m, so the tank was fairly empty, but I always fuel on the kickstand with the bike tilted over a little, rather than stiting on and trying to fuel. Should I complaint to someone, or is this in the usual parameters for a fuel delivery? __________________ Bodily injury claims handler on hand for free advice.

24-06-12, 06:14 PM	#2
aaron020873 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If I just got more than 16l into a Curvy.... 16 Litre is probably its safe working level. You can get more than 5 Litre in a petrol can but they are sold as 5 LTR.

24-06-12, 06:18 PM	#3
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: If I just got more than 16l into a Curvy.... 17 litre tank the SV has __________________ BMW F800ST

24-06-12, 06:22 PM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: If I just got more than 16l into a Curvy.... Nope 16 is about right, and you would have had about 1l in the bottom of the tank (usually full of rust) __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

24-06-12, 06:33 PM	#5
Juju Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 176	Re: If I just got more than 16l into a Curvy.... I must admit, my suspicions were partly that it's a good half litre more than I've ever managed to squeeze in before....... typically even running up to 10m or so on solid amber before, I've only managed typically 15-15.2l before, to so exceed the previous "best". I'd always assumed a 16l specified max fit for a curvy (18l for a pointy?) was a theoretical volume max. I think I'm going to have to bungee a spare tank to the pillion and deliberately "run out" to see how much further I can push it..... If I were to fuel sitting on the bike - how much more could I squeeze in? __________________ Bodily injury claims handler on hand for free advice.

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