Gas Tank Dent!!

[DirtyDuc]

"Ding King" I guess its getting mixs reviews. I read on onther tread that it pretty useless

Ya.  As I said, it worked about 90%+ on a very minor 'ding' from light handlebat tap in a tip-over situation.  However, for the most recent incident it is totally worthless as there is far more damage now.  It really all depends on the size, shape and location of the dent.  Ding King is $15 - $20 dollars and may or may not help you.  Just wanted to offer the thought in case you were like me and had a tight budget so that you could try the cheap option first. 

My sad tank;


My new tank from eBay U.K.

[MikeZ]

You can find used bars pretty cheap in the parts section here and on ebay if you just want to put stock bars back on.
And here's a cheap set of frame sliders that should fit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-600-620-695-750-900-Frame-Sliders-SS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170285405475QQitemZ170285405475QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

They aren't a big brand name but they don't look bad and the metal is all stainless.

[NLBMonster]

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the advice! After reading everyones replies i am content for now just to leave the tank alone and just take care of the handle bar for now.  I went back to school, so I really don't have the extra chase to play with like I use to anyway.  I've ridden it around since the laydown and it still fun as heck to ride. I can deal with the cosmetics. Plus I agree with what labbedds said, I should wait until I've gain more experience, LOTS more experience! than fix it, maybe.

Thanks again guys and ride safely,
Tony

[Le Pirate]

I personally believe it's not really a monster till it has a tank dent 




I've just left mine.

[rkundrat]

... I lived with mine for several years until the hinge developed a leak. I bought a spiffy plastic one from Chris at Motoredsports.

So will the newer plastic tanks fit in place of FI metal tanks?? Specifically looking for my fiancees '02 620.

[MendoDave]

I bought a spiffy plastic one from Chris at Motoredsports. 

Tell me more about this plastic tank. How much? Pics?

[acteg]

There is a lot of info on the boards in regards to using a plastic tank.  Short answer is yes most of the plastic tanks will fit but you have to get the mounting bracket for the tank latch from the model bike your getting the plastic tank from, and you have to have the fuel pump (internals) for the plastic tank as well.  Once you throw in the price of the tank plus + bracket + internals (unless you find a stellar deal) it will be pretty expensive.  Probably cheaper to just have the tank fixed and painted.