Bigger fuel tank for curvey - SV650.org

14-07-09, 02:29 PM

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 · 14-07-09, 03:08 PM

You could ' borrow ' space from the airbox ?

14-07-09, 03:14 PM

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 ?

14-07-09, 03:18 PM

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.

14-07-09, 03:55 PM

Anything will fit with a big enough hammer

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

jambo · 14-07-09, 04:30 PM

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

14-07-09, 04:44 PM

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

16-07-09, 10:46 AM

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

dizzyblonde · 16-07-09, 12:09 PM

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

yorkie_chris · 16-07-09, 12:15 PM

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.

14-07-09, 02:29 PM	#1
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Bigger fuel tank for curvey 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

14-07-09, 03:08 PM	#2
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey You could ' borrow ' space from the airbox ? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

14-07-09, 03:14 PM	#3
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey 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 ?

14-07-09, 03:18 PM	#4
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey 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.

14-07-09, 03:55 PM	#5
Neeja Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey Anything will fit with a big enough hammer Taking it you're looking at one to go touring on, then?

14-07-09, 04:30 PM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey 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 __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

14-07-09, 04:44 PM	#7
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey 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

16-07-09, 10:46 AM	#8
Geoffrey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey you could do the old fashion endurance racing technique, cut two tanks up and make them into one bigger tank.

16-07-09, 12:09 PM	#9
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey why would you want a bigger tank, wouldn't that just give the problem of being even more top heavy? __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

16-07-09, 12:15 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Bigger fuel tank for curvey 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. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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