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Topic: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates (Read 699782 times)
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Sign up list and discussion.
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Reply #720 on:
August 07, 2010, 09:00:43 AM »
I took my '08 M695 to Hattar Motorsports in San Rafael, CA for a basic check-up. Eric, the svc mgr took one look at my tank and called it "pregnant" -- without another word he filled out paperwork to order me a new tank under warrantee. He recommended that I coat the inside to the tune of $235, which I opted for. He said it should take 2 weeks for the new tank to arrive.
It all seems to be going quite smoothly for me.
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Quote from: Old-Duckman on August 07, 2010, 08:51:33 AM
Just picked up my bike with new tank today.
Don't want to read through 48 pages of posts but saw the Caswell tank sealer mentioned on page 47. I was considering that for my new tank. Caswell says it will not stick to polyethelyne...Is that what the Monster tanks are made of??
Any success or failures on the list with the Caswell?
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The Ducati tanks are Nylon 6/6 or Polyamide-6. Lance Caswell says they will stick just fine.
MTS owners have been using the Caswell now for about a year, no problems of which I am aware and I am following several folks who have this on their tanks.
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Well the idea was to seal the tank so the ethanol wouldn't dissolve the plastic. Maybe POR 15 isn't the answer but there must be something else.
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Quote from: Monstermash on August 07, 2010, 09:13:56 AM
Well the idea was to seal the tank so the ethanol wouldn't dissolve the plastic. Maybe POR 15 isn't the answer but there must be something else.
Gotcha. Try giving them a call and see if it's safe to use on plastic. I know Nate has used it in CF tanks in the past.
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August 07, 2010, 09:31:08 AM »
I google search for "fuel tank sealer" yielded this:
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/cycle-tank-sealer-plus-kit.html
I'm going to call them on Monday and see what they have to say.
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August 07, 2010, 10:37:00 AM »
The problem isn't a direct ethanol:plastic issue.
The problem is that the tanks are made from Nylon 6/6, which -- according to every manufacturer of it -- absorbs water UNLESS treated or coated.
Acerbis did not treat or coat their tanks for Ducati (or anyone else). There was no reasonable expectation that people would be putting water into their gas tanks, however, additive ethanol which is in pretty much every gallon of gas in the USA wicks moisture from the air at a rate 10-20 times that of E0 (0% ethanol).
So the problem is caused by E10 gasoline, but not due to a direct interaction of the ethanol and the tanks. Most accurately, it is due to a behavior of Ethanol interacting with the tank.
I am familiar with POR, but I don't know if it will stick to nylon/polyamide properly. I know of several (currently 5) multistrada owners who have had the Caswell product in a tank for at least a year or more without any issues.
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August 07, 2010, 11:46:18 AM »
POR-15 doesn't bond correctly with the nylon. Mainly due to not being able to "etch" the inner surface enough to bond correctly.
Interesting discovery with the expanding tank issues. If you drain the tank and put somewhere so air blows through the tank, after a few months it will reshape back to normal. As some dealerships have discovered, the batch of tanks to be returned aren't as bad as when first removed. Thus maybe one should just have a pair of tanks and swap them every six months perhaps?
Upcoming the EU gets our ethanol mixture of fuel. Thus it will be interesting what happens in Europe.
I just gave up on the Sport Classic tank expansion issues -- thus doing it in carbonfiber and resolve the problem once and for all.
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August 07, 2010, 12:19:12 PM »
the marine industry is experiencing similar issues with E-10 (according to a friend, no FHE) and some are using this product.
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I just heard about it, and am going to research a bit and then decide. Anyone else heard of this product?
edit: apparently its kind of $$$$
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fuel additives are not the answer. Your cost of gasoline sky rockets if you need to add something to yuor tank every time.
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August 07, 2010, 02:58:50 PM »
Thanx , I need to seal an old Bevel fiberglass tank so I think I'll order enough Caswell to do 2 tanks and do the new Monster tank too.
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August 07, 2010, 03:44:05 PM »
I was alternating between two nylon tanks until I realized the madness.
My 2.0 solution is a 2005 era steel tank! I'm done with this expansion crap.
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August 07, 2010, 06:43:45 PM »
I've had good luck with my 2004 Multi tank...and Multi owners are having the same problems as Monster and SC owners.
I used to ride it daily, so the E10 fuel never had enough time to sit and absorb water. I went through a tank per week easy.
Now that I don't ride it daily, I either use fuel stabilizer (prevents the ethanol from separating, thus making water absorption less likely)...or usually I just empty the tank completely (no fuel = no water).
This strategy seems to be working so far, as I have no tank expansion problems. there are plenty of people with replaced tanks that are newer than mine.
Also, I live on the west coast where humidity levels are relatively low. Anyone notice if the more humid parts of the country are experiencing more problems? It would make sense if water absorption is the culprit.
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August 07, 2010, 07:00:35 PM »
Quote from: Triple J on August 07, 2010, 06:43:45 PM
I've had good luck with my 2004 Multi tank...and Multi owners are having the same problems as Monster and SC owners.
I used to ride it daily, so the E10 fuel never had enough time to sit and absorb water. I went through a tank per week easy.
Now that I don't ride it daily, I either use fuel stabilizer (prevents the ethanol from separating, thus making water absorption less likely)...or usually I just empty the tank completely (no fuel = no water).
This strategy seems to be working so far, as I have no tank expansion problems. there are plenty of people with replaced tanks that are newer than mine.
Also, I live on the west coast where humidity levels are relatively low. Anyone notice if the more humid parts of the country are experiencing more problems? It would make sense if water absorption is the culprit.
I had expansion with my 695, west coast, rode daily and filled tank every 1-2 days.
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August 07, 2010, 08:50:32 PM »
Quote from: MotoCreations on August 07, 2010, 11:46:18 AM
Thus maybe one should just have a pair of tanks and swap them every six months perhaps?
I bought a second tank for custom paint, didn't want to lose the stock tank. Complete with fuel pump, cap and fittings it is not too bad to swap. Being able to let the stock tank sit with the cap open and breath for a while is a nice side effect.
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August 07, 2010, 10:30:26 PM »
This may perhaps be a viable option, though a little expensive...
http://www.moto-works.jp/beater/index.html#d9
No FHE as my moto was a 2001, steel tank, but the aluminum tank is on my list of ultimate WANTS for my next bike.
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