Superhawk fuel tank with no right side outlet pipe?

burvis · Post by **burvis** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:49 pm

I bought a 1967 Superhawk to do a resto about a year ago, as a total beginner. One of the first things I did was remove the tank and take it to a radiator shop to get the rust removed. As soon as the acid hit it, it sprung about a dozen leaks, totally shot. I had them toss it out.

I bought another tank on ebay, and went to reassemble with the parts from the first tank. That's when I noticed the second pipe coming off the right side. I didn't remember there being one on the tank I'd taken off, and I brought the petcock down to my local old honda guy. He took one look at it and told me it 'wasn't from a Superhawk' since it didn't have a second inlet. The place the second inlet goes was there, but it was plugged, and looked like it had been plugged by Honda. Anyway, I found a used petcock to match my tank and entered the world of very sloppy gas tank removals I'm sure many Superhawk owners are familiar with.

I've moved since, and met a new 'old honda guy' who tells me that sometime in 67, Honda discontinued the right side fuel line scheme. That would mean I'm not insane, and I did have a 'one-sided' tank. Anyone out there care to weigh in on this? My first mechanic friend still insists there were never any tanks without the right side outlet pipe.

e3steve · Post by **e3steve** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:04 pm

My first mechanic friend still insists there were never any tanks without the right side outlet pipe.

Oh, yes there were! There's a post here, somewhere, alluding to said beastie.

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:39 pm

Steve is correct, as is your " new old honda guy" !And as you state, fuel tank removal is a drag. I personally plug both ends so I don't have to drain the tank every time I remove it. You do lose a little capacity on reserve, but in an emergency you could just lean the bike over to slosh the fuel to the other side. Motion pro make a quick disconnect that you can install in the crossover line, that won't flow fuel when disconnected. Be sure to get the one that stops the flow from both sides, around $50.

davomoto

Gunner_CAF · Post by **Gunner_CAF** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:56 pm

I had to remove a full tank not long ago, and it was a pain. I used a surgical clamp to pinch the crossover line to take the tank off. The clamp didn't totally stop the fuel from leaking, but I could quickly remove the tank without leaking too much fuel. Putting it back on was a little slower so this didn't work well. I drained the tank into a gas can, then filled it again after the tank was on.

Gunner

e3steve · Post by **e3steve** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:16 am

I agree Gunner; I, too, always drain the tank. Sirius Consolidated Inc, on ebay, sell a valved snap connector at $49; and we'd need 2 for a clean getaway, so that ain't exactly an inexpensive option!

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:24 am

Just checked motion pros' site. $28.50 for a dual shut off. Here's a link.

davomoto

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/too ... couplings/

e3steve · Post by **e3steve** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:26 am

Hey, nice one Davobro'! Looks identical to the siriusconinc type.

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Superhawk fuel tank with no right side outlet pipe?

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