POLL: Plastic tank problems

[angler]

Crap. I need a replacement worse than I thought.  The tank keeps expanding.  I now can't get the steering lock to work and the tank is now rubbing on the key area.  It has already rubbed through the paint and will make a hole eventually......

[ducatiz]

I am going to set up a list of folks who are having problems, if there are enough people, we can contact ducati directly as a group... or something else.



http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25074.0

[MAXdB]

I am going to set up a list of folks who are having problems, if there are enough people, we can contact ducati directly as a group... or something else.

That would be great... cut out the middle man.. go directly to the source.

[Tekneek]

 I definitely have to make some calls. Not only is my tank expanding but I'm leaking small amounts of fuel continuously from the overflow line. I'm positive that plastic tube that runs from the cap area to the nipple at the bottom right has a small crack/pinhole in it.

[ducatiz]

I definitely have to make some calls. Not only is my tank expanding but I'm leaking small amounts of fuel continuously from the overflow line. I'm positive that plastic tube that runs from the cap area to the nipple at the bottom right has a small crack/pinhole in it.

check the sticky on this section for a signup list

[SikDuc]

My new tank is in   Just gotta make an appt. and get it down there.  I have a feeling that more guys will be getting new tanks.  Let's hope so!   

[MAXdB]

I just got back from my local dealership and they took a couple pics and said they should have an answer in about three weeks.

[ducatiz]

I just got back from my local dealership and they took a couple pics and said they should have an answer in about three weeks.

regardless, get on the list.. see the sticky at the top of the section

[J.P.]

regardless, get on the list.. see the sticky at the top of the section

Absolutely- some of the Sport Classic owners have the same problem with their Third tank.

ps- 3 weeks? Why not make it an even month. Took them only 2 weeks to deny my claim, and I can't even open my tank anymore.

once again- Thanks Ducatizzzz!

[SikDuc]

Going in Saturday morning for the new tank.  I will try and get more info. for you guys on what Ducati is doing about it. 

[SikDuc]

The new tank is on and looks good   Looks just like the original as far as workmanship.  I really don't think they have made them different even with all these problems.  We'll see how long this one lasts without deforming. 

[exertus]

Took the bike to the dealer and they took pictures.  Front latch is tight between tank and ignition switch.  Side mounts between tank and frame are way off.  Rippling at knees.  And the fork/triple hit the tank now at full turn.  (don't think I should adjust the steering stops just to avoid an expanding tank.) 

Bought this 07 S2R in 12/06 and have 18,000 miles.  I ride yearly.  Even in the winter I ride at least twice a month just to keep the gas fresh. 

Wish me luck. 

[J.P.]

Cool- still, don't forget to sign up. If the new tank lasts 2 years like most, and you got the bike in 06, you'll be out of the 5yr. emissions warrenty = S.O.L.

[NorDog]

As of yesterday my tank looked fine.  It's an 07 S4RS bought new in November of 07 and, I'm ashamed to admit, only has about 3700 miles on the clock.

Now, the matte red Jet-Hot header coating is flaking off up near the exhaust ports.  That stinks, but the tank seems fine.

[DirtDiva]

06 s2r 1k
15500 miles

i thought it was just me, but when i lock the bars the plastic hits the tank, and or when i turn right the bars hit the tank,

we've adjusted the steering stops a few times, up in the mountains and now it needs to be adjusted again.
At least i know our adjustments didn't just "back out"