Ducati Monster Forum

Was a carbon fibre tank ever made for the S2R bikes?

I'm just playing with mod ideas 8)

Yes.

and where does said tank exist?

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1355%7CMonster%20Body%2C%20Windscreens%2C%20Fuel%20Caps%2C%20%26%20Mirrors&productID=6018&showDetail=1&categoryID=764 (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1355%7CMonster%20Body%2C%20Windscreens%2C%20Fuel%20Caps%2C%20%26%20Mirrors&productID=6018&showDetail=1&categoryID=764)|Monster%20%20Fiberglass&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts

http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/DUCATIMONSTERS2R.HTML (http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/DUCATIMONSTERS2R.HTML)

Don't do it.  >:( [bang]

had bad luck?

The s2r tank on motowheels is listed for the s4r... sure it fits the s2r?  what kind of opening is on the bottem for a fuel pump>

I think the later ie's are all the same, but you'd want to double check with brian (or any of the guys) at Motowheels.

You have to put the pump in through the filler.

http://www.store.commoto.com/ducati-monster-carbon-fuel-tank-p-308.html (http://www.store.commoto.com/ducati-monster-carbon-fuel-tank-p-308.html)

If you have a late model plastic tank (pump and filter load from the bottom) none of the above will fit without modification

Id love to have that sort of money to throw around on a tank, actually if I had that sort of money id put it into Carbon fibre wheels
Don

If I was spending 2500 for a tank I'd just get the pump to match. Sell the old stuff together.

How much?  I didn't see any prices.  So are these tanks plastic or kevlar? 

Carbon Kevlar composite.

Kevlar, it says. Carbon as well? About $ 1,500 plus add ons for the one Monster tank they already have.

Mine came off of a S2R and I have an S4R

(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/S4r/IMG_8947.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/S4r/_DSP6738.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/S4r/IMG_8924.jpg)

Here is a pic of one on my bike.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/bike.jpg)

This is what it looks like unpainted.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/tank.jpg)

Do you have any insight to share?

Hopefully the issues have been worked out. I had the first EFI Fuel-Cel made. There were some problems that set me back over a year on my build and cost me two beautiful paint jobs. I ended up buying a DP CF tank.

His tanks are awesome, and I really wanted one on my bike in the worst way.

I know of no issues with any of his tanks other than mine. My shop has used his tanks for many years with no problems.

Something also to consider if you get a DP one..

1) have the inside sealed before you use it.  Some people use Por15, I used Caswell Coatings as I find it to be harder
2) I had my hinges reinforced.  Regardless of whether you do that, NEVER lift a carbon tank with gas in it...the hinges are known to break.


Enjoy!!

a friend of mine has a CF tank on his S4 and had leak issues.
Just sayin.......
BGB

bgb. you need to qualify these statements with possible reasons why - such as leaky hinge from being propped up, whether or not the tank was coated, and the manufacturer of the tank.

Vague nay-saying like "i know a guy who had a ducati and it didn't work... That's  not really helpful info for a potential buyer. There's lots going on, even in a single piece. The tanks have fillers, fuel pumps and flanges, hinges, sealant inside, and hoses connected. They also have venting requirements and type of fuel can make a difference.

ALUMINUM.
(http://www.moto-works.jp/beater/tank_images/monster_in.jpg)

http://www.moto-works.jp/beater/index.html#d9 (http://www.moto-works.jp/beater/index.html#d9)

Ato......leaks from hinge, leak from left bottom corner. It was bought as a used tank.
He took it to several places that were so called experts in CF repair. Was a pregnant dog to seal up.
It always leaked after.
Cheshire in Portland OR got it sealed up. [thumbsup] I don't like CF it is a product that is not for me.
After its been on a bike in the sun for several years it fades, the weaves are too inconsistant, and it is spendy. I prefer other upgrades such as suspension and brakes for street use.If I feel the need to go superfast I'll buy a racebike and go to the track.  [thumbsup]

DDGM, after having seen your bike in person, I was always wanting to do something similar... but was informed that the DP tank doesn't fit S2r's...

Different fuel pump?  How did you get it to work?

I think its got to do with the airboxes underneath,but not sure.

See me post regarding coating the tank and reinforcing it at the hinges.  I have 14k miles on that tank without leaks.

The S2r I bought the original unpainted one from was alumunium orignally.  Itwas plug and play for me

Don't still have that alum. tank laying around do ya?

sorry, keeping it

.. Anyone have any FHE with one of these.... The Aluminum is pricier than i expected !!

But it looks sweet !

I like the AL more than the carbon.

does someone have a pic of the DP titanium tank?  I heard it's very rare.









































 [evil]

i DO have an old parts catalog with DP Titanium trellis-inspired rearsets for the DSS Monsters

Fitted a DP (I think...) CF tank to a customer's S2R1k.

*None* of the stuff from the plastic tank will work, other than the rubber pads and the latch.

All of the stuff inside had to be like the steel IE tanks.
Fuel level sender, pump, screen, filter.
Needed the hinge and rubber pad from a steel tank bike.
All that stuff was quite expensive.