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2005 Tank (Metal) on a 2006 S2R 1000?

Started by Case S2R, February 18, 2010, 07:51:10 AM

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Case S2R

February 18, 2010, 07:51:10 AM
Has anyone put a metal tank (05) on a plastic tanked Monster (06)?  If so what issues did you have or forsee?  How about the fuel pump?

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Case

Speeddog

#1
February 18, 2010, 08:02:18 AM
You'll need all of the parts that go inside of a metal tank, none of the stuff from the inside of the plastic tank will work.

You'll also need the hinge plate and rubber pad for a steel tank, and the filler mounting ring and gasket.

Front latch and rubber pads that rest on the frame will fit.
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He Man

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February 18, 2010, 08:22:42 AM
i have one, but dont have the plate to mount it to my frame. mocking it up, it looks to fit fine as speeddog stated.

I think you also need to cut the clips off the fuel lines from the plastic tank? I havent installed mine yet. I still need the  hinge to mount to my frame as it is different than the way the metal tank mounts.

+~1.5 gallon of fuel  :)

jwoconnor

#3
February 18, 2010, 04:49:34 PM
Did your plastic tank warp or get damaged? The seamless look of the plastic is cosmetically superior IMO but if you had issues I can't blame you for going steel.
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He Man

#4
February 18, 2010, 08:02:50 PM
warped, damage, not enough gas, too $$$ To keep painting it. etc.

i bought hte metal with fuel pump for $150.

herm

#5
February 19, 2010, 06:03:41 AM
as others have said, it will fit...with the extra parts speeddog mentioned.

i have one i need to put on my s2r1000...just need to get it painted.
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ducpainter

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February 19, 2010, 06:12:37 AM
Quote from: herm (not herb) on February 19, 2010, 06:03:41 AM
as others have said, it will fit...with the extra parts speeddog mentioned.

i have one i need to put on my s2r1000...just need to get it painted.
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Case S2R

#7
February 19, 2010, 10:31:54 AM
Yes, my tank is starting to show some signs of warpage.  I have a new one coming my way but if a metal one fits then I can have DNA send one of those and I am cured forever. 

The tech guys I talk with are on the fence on how seamless the change is so I decided to ask the experts (you guys).

And in case anyone is wondering thus far Ducati/DNA have been great to work with.

Case

jwoconnor

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February 19, 2010, 10:47:55 AM
They'll send you a new steel tank in place of the plastic one? Isn't that unusual...
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ducpainter

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February 19, 2010, 10:57:54 AM
Quote from: jwoconnor on February 19, 2010, 10:47:55 AM
They'll send you a new steel tank in place of the plastic one? Isn't that unusual...
I'm not sure it's even allowable under the certification process to get the vehicle in the country.

It would solve the problem though.
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