02 Monster Fuel Level Sensor

[dusty]

Hey guys. Dealing with more fuel tank issues, accidentally shattered the black POM plastic sheath of the fuel level sensor (one of these sensors). Given that a replacement is ~$200, I'm inclined to trim back the black plastic sheath, and machine a new flange out of aluminum to sit on top of it as a cap, sealed with an internal o-ring. Anyone ever taken one of these apart to see how it seals?
Alternatively, if someone has one of them lying around..

[Qomomoko]

that is something I will do on my S4 bucket list
Not a fan of not having the low fuel warning work; has caught me 3 or 2 times in 10k miles.

g luck!

[PaydayGabe]

Afternoon folks,,   gonna throw my 2 cents in the pot just for kicks.
   My bike had sender issues also.
 Tested dead of course  .  So  being the curious fool I am I decided to investigate.
  I gutted the float and potting compound by removing the end caps.  Took a smaller socket and extension and drove the center portion out in one piece.  Then I had to surgically open it w/ hammer and chisel.  Hey, ,  it's junk anyway.   
   Inside the potting compound is a small circuit board w/a capacitor and the wiring.
That's it. Totally repairable. 
So , at $203.95 from The Ducati dealer,  I found other options.
   Previously I purchased a billet bung nut to replace the busted one on the sender.   That was about $30. 
Went to the local Ace hardware,  found a hard rubber stopper to fit in bung.  $ 1.91.
Cut a small metal washer to fit in the bung nut and WAMMO!  Plugged that POS off.
   Once the machine is finished and running, I'll test ride for miles per tank and fuel as needed.  Sorry,  , I don't do Photobucket or whatever is required to post photos on this forum.   Why is this???
  Good luck with your projects and ride safe.

[Speeddog]

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Went to the local Ace hardware,  found a hard rubber stopper to fit in bung.  $ 1.91.
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You may find that rubber plug isn't gasoline-proof.

Fill the tank with gas and set it in a place where it can leak out safely.
Leave it for a week or so to find out.

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 I don't do Photobucket or whatever is required to post photos on this forum.   Why is this???
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The cost of storing and work necessary to maintain the pile of pics is way too much.

[PaydayGabe]

Thanks Speedy,
   Appreciate the time and explanation on the Photo issue.
   Definitely gonna test that plug before any traveling.   
   Gotta figure out my turn signal issue and she's done.    Cheers,  , G.

[ducpainter]

I've used cork, with great success, for fuel openings.

A small plate, with a cork gasket, should work if the rubber doesn't.

[PaydayGabe]

  Cheers to that Painter dude  . That's option #2.  Have a great weekend everyone.