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Author Topic: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates  (Read 666707 times)
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« Reply #570 on: June 02, 2010, 08:45:09 AM »

Most think that the ethanol is definitely not helping. There are few gas stations that still provide 100% ethanol free gas. You would need to look for the specific stations in your area. I have yet to hear of someone that has had this issue when using normal gas.
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« Reply #571 on: June 02, 2010, 10:06:39 AM »

Thanks, I'll look into it. What a bummer though. Come to mention it, looked at the same bike but an 05 where the tank looked waaay to big for the frame and the owner had no clue. I thought it was maybe a tank that was rebuilt and the dude wasnt being straight up.
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« Reply #572 on: June 02, 2010, 11:27:04 AM »

just a quick note, got the new warrantied tank installed in just about 2 hours, waytogo
just got back from the shop with the trailer, will post detailed pics in a separate thread shortly...
so, tank warrantied and replaced in about 3 months even, from visual inspection to return home.
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« Reply #573 on: June 04, 2010, 08:31:31 AM »

First off thanks to ducatiz for putting this together. Second off..no I have not had any issues thus far (I hope) with my 06 red/white s2r 800. Just picked it up last fri and now saw this post. Needless to say I am nervous and cannot wait to get home and inspect my tank with a microscope. Few quick questions....If mine has gone this long is it safe to say Im out of the woods? Is their any preventative things I can do ? Does the ethanol hypothesis still hold weight? If so, which gas stations are the safest bet? Thanks guys for any help/guidance.
You may not be so lucky. I didn't start to notice any issues on my '06 S2r800 till about 2 months ago. I never paid much attention to this thread cuz my tank was fine. That is, until a buddy told me to look at my tank and sure enough, no ripples but it was almost touching the ignition switch. I have an appt to get my new tank installed next saturday.
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« Reply #574 on: June 06, 2010, 03:40:31 AM »

Looks like I'm suffering this same problem too.  It's not severe yet, and hopefully won't be, but it is there: Tank Expansion.  Sad
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« Reply #575 on: June 08, 2010, 02:04:11 PM »

went to Rockwell Cycles. The secretary checked it out and it sounds like i am going to get a tank. My tank latch is pushing against the keysensor and one bumper is 90% off the frame and theres bumps all over, my steering damper is also hitting the tank. she took a bunch of pics and is submitting the claim for me.

Ive never met a dealer with as cool guys and customers as Rockwell. Its a much smaller shop than goldcoast and i got a chance to talk to a few techs, they are supercool guys.
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« Reply #576 on: June 08, 2010, 02:27:47 PM »

I'm glad you finally are getting some action but now I'm afraid a meteor will strike Rockwells!
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« Reply #577 on: June 08, 2010, 03:23:36 PM »

I'm glad you finally are getting some action but now I'm afraid a meteor will strike Rockwells!


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« Reply #578 on: June 08, 2010, 04:29:18 PM »

I'm glad you finally are getting some action but now I'm afraid a meteor will strike Rockwells!

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« Reply #579 on: June 10, 2010, 09:06:27 AM »

went to Rockwell Cycles. The secretary checked it out and it sounds like i am going to get a tank. My tank latch is pushing against the keysensor and one bumper is 90% off the frame and theres bumps all over, my steering damper is also hitting the tank. she took a bunch of pics and is submitting the claim for me.

Ive never met a dealer with as cool guys and customers as Rockwell. Its a much smaller shop than goldcoast and i got a chance to talk to a few techs, they are supercool guys.

+1 on Rockwell Cycles waytogo

I was there with He Man and had them submit a claim for my tank as well.  Waiting to see what happens.  Also, I joined the ducatiplastictanks group and will submit my info momentarily.
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« Reply #580 on: June 11, 2010, 11:52:18 AM »

If they let me keep my tank, im going to set it on fire and roll it down a hill.

only because i cant burn my whole bike....

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« Reply #581 on: June 12, 2010, 06:21:22 AM »

I just dropped my bike this morning to get the tank replaced. Service Mgr said they have had luck getting DNA to replace tank protectors as well. I have a Ducati Corse carbon protector on my tank, and getting it off in one piece ain't gonna happen. Anybody else get one replaced with their tank?
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« Reply #582 on: June 14, 2010, 07:33:54 AM »

Any update as to whether Ducati is using a new and/or modified tank yet?  I have a 796 on order.  Maybe I should cancel until this is sorted out.
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« Reply #583 on: June 14, 2010, 02:40:48 PM »

Any update as to whether Ducati is using a new and/or modified tank yet?  I have a 796 on order.  Maybe I should cancel until this is sorted out.
Someone was having probs with their 696 tank.. scroll a few pages back. It was pushing out the tank covers. Dunno, but for me id be looking for a metal tank on any new bike these days.
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« Reply #584 on: June 14, 2010, 08:05:28 PM »

I have a plastic tank too. Can anyone provide pictures for some show and tell...
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