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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: NorDog on April 27, 2016, 11:30:52 AM

Title: Mea Culpa...
Post by: NorDog on April 27, 2016, 11:30:52 AM
So, about three and a half years ago I sold my '07 S4RS because my wife and I were working toward buying our first home.

In time my visits here became fewer and fewer.

It was just too painful; a constant reminder that I was without my beloved S4RS.

So, looks like I may be able to finally replace the lost bike of beloved memory.

I was struck by the Red 959 Panigale I saw yesterday at the dealer.

When I left the forum the crazy warping composite gas tank situation was still an issue, but since then I don't know what become of it.

So, my question...

Do any of the new Ducatis have tank issues?

Any good word about the 959?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: duccarlos on April 27, 2016, 04:14:56 PM
I believe all new bikes have aluminum tanks
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: ducpainter on April 27, 2016, 04:25:12 PM
Nice to have you back Norris.
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: koko64 on April 27, 2016, 04:52:27 PM
Welcome back.
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: NAKID on April 27, 2016, 05:34:05 PM
Quote from: duccarlos on April 27, 2016, 04:14:56 PM
I believe all new bikes have aluminum tanks

Petty sure my monster is steel.
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: NorDog on April 27, 2016, 07:38:59 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 27, 2016, 04:25:12 PM
Nice to have you back Norris.

Thanks.

I have missed you guys (and gals).
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: NorDog on April 27, 2016, 07:39:48 PM
Quote from: koko64 on April 27, 2016, 04:52:27 PM
Welcome back.

Thanks KoKo!
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: Howie on April 27, 2016, 10:47:04 PM
Welcome back NorDog.  Steel or aluminum.  No more plastic.

Here is a beauty wthh a new tank ready for Caswell.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=73326.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=73326.0)

Of course it would need your nifty red exhaust.
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: NorDog on April 28, 2016, 08:10:32 AM
Quote from: howie on April 27, 2016, 10:47:04 PM
Welcome back NorDog.  Steel or aluminum.  No more plastic.

Here is a beauty wthh a new tank ready for Caswell.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=73326.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=73326.0)

Of course it would need your nifty red exhaust.

Thanks Howie.

That's a nice bike, though he could get another 5 hp out of it with the red exhaust.   ;)

I would be interested if it were closer to SoCal.  I love the '07 S4RS.

Oh well.
Title: Re: Mea Culpa...
Post by: duccarlos on April 28, 2016, 08:22:16 AM
Quote from: howie on April 27, 2016, 10:47:04 PM
Welcome back NorDog.  Steel or aluminum.  No more plastic.

Here is a beauty wthh a new tank ready for Caswell.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=73326.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=73326.0)

Of course it would need your nifty red exhaust.

[drool]