plastic tanks

[krista]

The new "plastic" tanks are actually nylon. In my research for the tanks I make, I've spent a good bit of time studying the Acerbis new monster tanks. It's strange to learn they are changing shape, their tanks are pretty heavily made. I'll have to ask my plastic people about nylon (and bring up one of those) the next time I meet with them to try and learn what could cause that.

Chris

[pennyrobber]

I have had the same issue as described, tank is longer and the latch is a huge pain to operate now. The knee cut-outs have also started to do the wavy thing. Unfortunately I am well out of warranty. I don't think much of it but if can cause leaking near the pump then maybe it is worth getting replaced. Carbon maybe?

[BK_856er]

I am curious if anyone that had a tank replaced had it happen to them again.
...

Exactly one year later and I can answer this question.  My replacement tank started to show the signs of warping.  I sent pics to my dealer and within a couple of hours a new tank was approved and ordered.  The replacement tank arrived in less than one week and I picked up the fixed bike today.  FWIW, I ride exclusively on the weekends, buy gas at one location, and during the week the tank is always nearly empty.  I took care to use the minimum latch snugness per speeddog.  Naturally I would much prefer to have a tank that maintains its original shape indefinitley, but I have been pleased with how Ducati and my dealer have handled my particular situation so far.

BK

[corey]

Ugh. I hate this.
My tank keeps getting harder and harder to unlatch. It's really pissing me off.
I'm up for my 6k service in the spring, so I will be having it looked at then. It's really aggravating.
I'm out of warranty, but as stated, it can't hurt to get it looked at and at least try to get a new one.
If all else fails, I'm going carbon.

[booger]

Mine warped @ the fuel pump flange. Caused a little leak onto the vert head. Out of warranty, bought a new tank myself. Didn't even think of wrangling with DNA over it as I bought used so I didn't have a dealer to query on my behalf. New tank is holding up as far as I can tell. Way to go Ducati for doing their homework on US fuel compatibility.

[sbrguy]

geez hearing these stories, i'm surprised that the metal tank ducati's aren't in bigger demand. 

thank heaven i have a metal tank.

[NorDog]

The tank should be covered by the emissions warrantee, which is more than the standard 2 year warrantee; 5 years if I remember correctly.

[ducpainter]

There is a thread in General discussing the issues as well as this...

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25074.0

[papasmurf]

My dealer notice the problem when I brought a new to me 2005 S2R in for belts & a valve check. They got DNA to good will warranty a new tank without me even asking. In less than a week the new tank was in and it took them all of 30 minutes to change the tanks out.

The shop was D&D Cycles in Pensacola, Florida. Very professional and fair service. 

[ca122r]

mine was replaced no problem it is under the emmisions warranty. Hope we can find a solution to the ethanol problem! 2008 tri s4rs.