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Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: pitbull03 on July 18, 2009, 12:25:26 PM

Title: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: pitbull03 on July 18, 2009, 12:25:26 PM
Does anyone out there make carbon fiber tank sides for the new Monster?  I have a fever and there's only one cure....
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: Holden on July 18, 2009, 01:53:03 PM
http://www.emotouk.com/ducati/monster696-carbon.htm (http://www.emotouk.com/ducati/monster696-carbon.htm)

http://shop.italo-shop-neuss.de/product_info.php?info=p4150_tankpanels-carbon-M1100-696--pair-.html (http://shop.italo-shop-neuss.de/product_info.php?info=p4150_tankpanels-carbon-M1100-696--pair-.html)

Only ones I've found so far... safe to say the first link is cheaper!
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: pitbull03 on July 18, 2009, 04:26:48 PM
Many thanks! 
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: Raux on July 19, 2009, 07:01:22 AM
holy smokes.. did you see teh parts available on the 2nd link?

CF everywehre on the bike. pieces i've never seen.
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: Kopfjager on July 19, 2009, 07:50:44 AM
It's not really a CF tank.  :-\
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: Raux on July 19, 2009, 09:04:17 AM
yeah that would be a big weight savings
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: pitbull03 on July 19, 2009, 09:04:50 AM
Quote from: kopfjager on July 19, 2009, 07:50:44 AM
It's not really a CF tank.  :-\

Well aware of this  ;D

I actually prefer the ease of swapping out side panels vs tank repainting, worrying about dinging and replacing the tank, etc...
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: Kopfjager on July 19, 2009, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: Raux on July 19, 2009, 09:04:17 AM
yeah that would be a big weight savings

My ETI Fuel Cel is 8.5lbs lighter.
Title: Re: M696/1100 Carbon Tank?
Post by: causeofkaos on July 20, 2009, 08:25:42 AM
Quote from: pitbull03 on July 18, 2009, 12:25:26 PM
I have a fever and there's only one cure....

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