fuel tank prob. - good will warrenty? 06's2r1k

[J.P.]

Ok- now the handle bars hit the tank lock to lock. Dimples on both sides, clip barely has room to work.
Is Duc offering a good will type replacement? I notices it costs $1838.00 for a replacement.
Anyone have any luck? Especially out of warrenty?

[needtorque]

If you bought it brand new and it came like that maybe but doubtful.  After 3 years they would say that someone probably adjusted the steering stop improperly.

[He Man]

they will defintely not. You dont lock your bike often do you? because you would of noticed it when your lock pin wouldnt go into place.  how did you get dimples anyway? the 06 S2R1k has a plastic tank? ive crashed it twice and i dont even have a least bit of a dimple.

[Spidey]

I'm not sure I entirely understand what you're asking.  The problem is that your bars now hit the tank at full lock and you want to know if that is a goodwill warranty fix? 

Did they do that before?  If not, did you check your steering stops?

[red baron]

Did the stops back out?

[Mash]

Mine is like that too.  I have to use a screwdriver to move the latch off the retainer before I can lift the tank.  I can undo the latch easily enough, but the tank sits too far forward to get at the bail with a finger.

I bought the bike used, but there's no evidence of any damage, and the hinge area looks undisturbed.  Also, my grips don't contact the tank at all. There about 1/4" from the tank, but they don't touch.

[pennyrobber]

This all has to do with the tank deformation that plastic tanks are experiencing. My tank has done the same thing. The tank is basically getting longer with time and it now pushes up against the latch. Some sport classic tanks are getting wider with time and the tanks fall out of their mounting brackets on the sides of the frame. I have heard mixed stories about the warranty issue though.

[Statler]

This all has to do with the tank deformation that plastic tanks are experiencing. My tank has done the same thing. The tank is basically getting longer with time and it now pushes up against the latch.

I thought I was crazy when I had to adjust the steering stops again but the tank hinge mount was as far back as it will go.   I can't use my steering lock anymore either (my clipons havben't moved).   huh.

[Grampa]

I thought I was crazy when I had to adjust the steering stops again but the tank hinge mount was as far back as it will go.   I can't use my steering lock anymore either (my clipons havben't moved).   huh.

never gas up after midnight

[needtorque]

Now plastic deformity may be a concern that you could get warranted as that is clearly a defect in materials.  My suggestion would be starting some sort of inquiry to DNA and seeing what the reply is.  Perhaps start a thread here and see what kind of responses you get and then point DNA to the thread so they can see the commonality.

[NAKID]

never gas up after midnight

Only Joel would say something like this...

[J.P.]

Now plastic deformity may be a concern that you could get warranted as that is clearly a defect in materials.  My suggestion would be starting some sort of inquiry to DNA and seeing what the reply is.  Perhaps start a thread here and see what kind of responses you get and then point DNA to the thread so they can see the commonality.

Nice thought- but we all see how the O2 issue went.

[needtorque]

Nice thought- but we all see how the O2 issue went.

Well I am not saying it would work but at the dealership prices for a new tank at roughly 1/5 the cost of the bike brand new a class action lawsuit for spmething like this may be appropriate if they will not stand behind the warranty.

I love Ducati and their product but if they don't stand behind it then they deserve what they get.

[Buckethead]

Worst case scenario, even if DNA tells you to pack sand, Chris Kelley's newer, bigger plastic tank should be in production soon. Its got a bigger capacity, comes in most stock colors, and his list price is $430. New.

[Statler]

worst case for me, a CA-cycleworks tank is a lot cheaper and time effective than a lawsuit.   And my attorney's fees are......free.

I'll talk to my dealer and see what the thoughts are.


anyone need an oversized RS tank for cheap?

(so far it works fine...and I'm not anal enough to care if it gets marked up a bit....so worst case is actually me just riding the snot out of it and not worrying one bit).