First Post (not a virgin anymore)

[PaydayGabe]

   Hi folks,, thanks for your time and any replies.
  Purchased a 01 M750 w/26.8k miles.  Has sat unused since 2011.  $750.
  Naturally the belts and other essential components are being serviced. 
  The charcoal can is gone.  The Vacuum fuel valve replaced with a manual one.
  Carb kits are in the mail.
  All fuel / vacuum/ vent lines replaced.
  The tank is clean👍.
  But here's my issue.  The fuel level sender is busted.  It is the plastic nut version.   And I hear they are crazy expensive. 
  Planning on eliminating it completely. Has anyone done this and how??   My mind see's a metric threaded cap and gasket replacing the sender.  I measured the bung at 30mm× 1.5 tp.
  Looking forward to your thoughts and wisdom.
   Thanks,   PaydayGabe in BCNV.

[koko64]

Welcome

Try a post in the Tech section. I have a busted sender in my old 900 and have just left it alone using the trip meter instead.

I have heard of folk soaking the sender upside down in parts cleaner to loosen the mechanism with mixed results.

[Speeddog]

AFAIK, the sender on an '01 M750 is all electronic.

If it's non-functional and not leaking, and you can reliably use the tripmeter only, leave it be.
The hole's already plugged.....

[PaydayGabe]

Thanks for your time.
  To clarify,  ,  the internal part has broken from the nut.  A PO repaired it  once that I can see(epoxy).   I hope to make a more permanent solution for this.  And save some dough.
  How many posts are required before I can post photos,  and how is that done?  Thanks,,  G.

[PaydayGabe]

Disregard my inquiry about photos.
Photobucket or whatever is too involved for me and my phone,  ,   So I guess it's, ,  use your imagination time for that. Sucks.

[Howie]

If it is just the nut that is leaking   https://motowheels.com/i-8678098-corse-dynamics-billet-fuel-sending-unit-replacement-nut-ducati-1990-2003.html

[ducpainter]

ca cycleworks, a sponsor here, also sells a replacement nut... http://ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-products/fuelnut

Use the original sender if that isn't damaged, or add a small shouldered plate (might need to have one machined locally), an o-ring, and I'd call it fixed.

[PaydayGabe]

   Thanks Howie/ Ducpainter,,
That's pretty much what I need. Hopefully it will resolve my problems.
At least with this issue.  Will be contacting them today.
  Cheers,,,   G.

[Howie]

Your welcome.  As dp said, "ca cycleworks, a sponsor".

[PaydayGabe]

Quick update:
 
  It's been a few days since the last post.
Ordered the sender nuts from MotoWheels.
Had to get both items as I wasn't sure which would fit.  I have a steel tank.
 I used item size 1.2052" as it gave a better fit. YMMV depending on your tanks bung dimensions.  Get both , , return the unused one.   Ride safe everyone.   G.