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

[Statler]

Does anyone have a picture or two of this swelling we're all talking about?  And no, that's not supposed to sound dirty. 

I'll take some shots whenever the rain stops.

For my bike it's like the frame got shorter.   No more room between the tank and the key surround.   

Really did think I was imagining it until recently.

No obvious deformation of the tank....it's just bigger....or the rest of the bike shrunk.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I'll take some shots whenever the rain stops.

For my bike it's like the frame got shorter.   No more room between the tank and the key surround.   

Really did think I was imagining it until recently.

No obvious deformation of the tank....it's just bigger....or the rest of the bike shrunk.

If you ride around in reverse for a bit, it should shrink back down.

[Speeddog]

Usually the tank spreads out wider also, evidenced by the rubber pads on the bottom not sitting properly on the frame.

[MostroS2R]

Wow, this is the first I hear of this problem. Is it specific to certain years?
I have an 07 and so far so good. Bike is under warranty until August of this year.

[Mash]

Here's some pics I just took of my tank. 





I'm not having a problem with controls hitting the tank, though.  Here's how much clearance I have.

[Statler]

Good pics.

yup.  I have less clearance at the key than that now.    side pads still fit fine.   metal catch at front scrapes even when locked.

It doesn't truly effect function yet, just aesthetics, but if it gets worse it will.

I have clipons too so the clearance at the bars is a bigger deal....but again...not so much now that a quick adjustment at the screws is a big deal.

Loss of the steering lock sucks but not enough to raise hell over yet.

I'll let you know what my dealer says.

[woppini]

Ive done some research on this because I started having problems with mine few months back. In no particular order, the tank will grow in length, in width, knee cutouts will show warping, outward dimples will begin to form. I did a good will warranty request on mine, but no answer yet from the dealer so I should call. Bottom line is, Ducati used a nylon tank. The nylon absorbs moisture, and such. Causes it to distort. Chris Kelly is working to release a "track tank" that has the same lines as a sport bike tank, and is made of another material completely. Another alternative is a fuel cell that mimics the look of the real tank. http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/
Just a matter of time before pretty much all the tanks will start having issues.

[Dave R]

Not sure if most people are aware but Acerbis makes the plastic tanks for Ducati...along with many other plastic bits..  They have made tanks for a long time.  The percentage of enthanol mixed in US gas has increased in the last few years.   

[DucLeone]

Usually the tank spreads out wider also, evidenced by the rubber pads on the bottom not sitting properly on the frame.

that happend to me ,and it got replaced  under warranty

[MostroS2R]

Not sure if most people are aware but Acerbis makes the plastic tanks for Ducati...along with many other plastic bits..  They have made tanks for a long time.  The percentage of enthanol mixed in US gas has increased in the last few years.   

So you think ethanol in gas is to blame??? Good thing I get gas with no ethanol in it.

[Dave R]

So you think ethanol in gas is to blame??? Good thing I get gas with no ethanol in it.

no one seems to have that answer 

[MostroS2R]

Man, this sucks!
If that happens to my bike and they don't fix it under warranty, Ducati lost a customer.

[PizzaMonster]

If it's the ethanol...let's just sue the government   

[Statler]

bike still works.  tank still works.    I don't care if it scratches when I lift it and the steering lock is no big.   I will try to see what DNA do, but absolute worst case I will still ride the snot out of it and buy another when I need/want to.

it's a fun value versus pain in ass thing.    When I go wheelie in 2nd or drag a knee I could care less if my plastic tank has a dimple in it and has some scuffs on the front.

priorities folks....deap breath.

[MostroS2R]

that happend to me ,and it got replaced  under warranty

Was it after the 2 year warranty?