is this bad or am i just being paranoid...
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3380532325_ab41bd8848_b.jpg)
the bulge in the tank just doesn't look right to me
Quote from: grandpa nate on March 23, 2009, 08:22:22 PM
is this bad or am i just being paranoid...
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3380532325_ab41bd8848_b.jpg)
the bulge in the tank just doesn't look right to me
It wasn't like that when you bought it.
i know this will sound really pathetic but i just thought i did not notice it and it was always there. [bang]
Quote from: grandpa nate on March 23, 2009, 08:24:58 PM
i know this will sound really pathetic but i just thought i did not notice it and it was always there. [bang]
Most people don't notice stuff like that when they pick up their new bike...it's human nature.
My experience has been that there is some waviness in that area on the plastic tanks. I've seen it more commonly on the other side and assumed it was a funky mold.
I just saw a bike on Saturday that I painted exactly a year ago...
it's not how it was when I delivered it to the customer, and the bulge in yours is not the waviness that I've seen on all of the plastic tanks.
Sorry.
damn....
Quote from: grandpa nate on March 23, 2009, 08:46:07 PM
damn....
I would suggest looking at these threads
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20672.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20672.0)
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http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20293.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20293.0)
mitt
Yes, it is bad. Very Bad. Any one with 2 monsters in their driveway has a serious medical condition. I think it is called "monsteritis". I've heard the symtoms are uncureable and range in severity. And unlike many deseases, most of us on the board wish we had this problem.
Quote from: ducpainter on March 23, 2009, 08:38:37 PM
Most people don't notice stuff like that when they pick up their new bike...it's human nature.
My experience has been that there is some waviness in that area on the plastic tanks. I've seen it more commonly on the other side and assumed it was a funky mold.
I just saw a bike on Saturday that I painted exactly a year ago...
it's not how it was when I delivered it to the customer, and the bulge in yours is not the waviness that I've seen on all of the plastic tanks.
Sorry.
Nate,
While we at Eric's I noticed the waviness too. I am assuming you're referring to the orange bike.
What do you think causes that? Heat from the motor?
Quote from: Monstermash on March 24, 2009, 09:31:05 PM
Nate,
While we at Eric's I noticed the waviness too. I am assuming you're referring to the orange bike.
What do you think causes that? Heat from the motor?
Yup, the orange Monster.
I think it's definitely heat. Seems to be 'growing' from the area near the vertical cylinder.
Quote from: scduc on March 24, 2009, 06:59:44 PM
Yes, it is bad. Very Bad. Any one with 2 monsters in their driveway has a serious medical condition. I think it is called "monsteritis". I've heard the symtoms are uncureable and range in severity. And unlike many deseases, most of us on the board wish we had this problem.
I do have 2 but the one in the pic belongs to a friend of mine. And you are right, there is no cure.
The heat thing is very interesting. When I first got her I did have the joy f 305F on the temp display. I wonder....
if you talk about the bulge in the lower part of the tank (knee area), i've got the same thing on my s2r (and my tank just got replaced a year ago).
if you feel behind it ,left and right you will notice that the tank is not the same on both side (my call is that is just a molding thing)
be interresting to hear from other s*r owners .
let us know what you find out about the bulg.
will do [thumbsup]!
I think I am goin to the Duc shop today.
Anyone know if any of the older metal tanks might fit on my bike?
Quote from: scduc on March 24, 2009, 06:59:44 PM
Yes, it is bad. Very Bad. Any one with 2 monsters in their driveway has a serious medical condition. I think it is called "monsteritis". I've heard the symtoms are uncureable and range in severity. And unlike many deseases, most of us on the board wish we had this problem.
Yes. You need an intervention. Please leave your Monst.....ahem...children with me while I hope you recover.........at your own pace.....which should be long because you might need more time to recover. ;)
Quote from: billruiz on March 25, 2009, 02:04:47 PM
Yes. You need an intervention. Please leave your Monst.....ahem...children with me while I hope you recover.........at your own pace.....which should be long because you might need more time to recover. ;)
THERE IS SO MUCH LOVE HERE!!!!!!
Quote from: grandpa nate on March 25, 2009, 11:03:45 AM
Anyone know if any of the older metal tanks might fit on my bike?
Not a direct swap, but it can be done.
reaaaaaalllllly...
do tell
I am all ears.
To be perfectly honest, I was kinda bummed when the Monster went to the plastic tank. I'm not like going to go burn down the factory bummed but ya know. If there is a way I am seriously interested [coffee]
We had a discussion about it on TOB...
basically you need a steel tank, the hinge bracket that bolts to the frame, and the flange that fit's into the top of the tank.
I'm fairly certain the cap and the other hardware will work.
What I'm not certain about is the fuel pump and filter. On the plastic tanks it is attached to the mount plate and bolts up to the bottom of the tank. The steel tanks have a large hole on the top and it all goes in through there.
You'll also need some fuel line, vent tubing, and misc clamps.
If you download the pdf parts file for the two set ups you can see the differences and perhaps figure out if you can use the internals.
Quote from: grandpa nate on March 23, 2009, 08:22:22 PM
is this bad or am i just being paranoid...
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the bulge in the tank just doesn't look right to me
You're just being paranoid .........
I was at a local Ducati showroom yesterday & all the plastic tank have that bulge .....