Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates

[amantaban]

I just looked at an 06 Monster 620 that is for sale and the tank pads are not sitting on the frame correctly and it is right up against the ignition. Is this lawsuit still relevant? If I buy it, can I still get it fixed for free? Does coating cost a lot?

Thanks guys. I am a serious Monster noob and need an answer quick before this thing sells. HELP!

[muskrat]

Although this is not the thread to answer your question I'll say that if it's a plastic tank and you want a new one it will set you back around $1600 for a new one.  Flea bay has tons for a fraction of the cost or modify a metal tank from an earlier 2v

[theoneillusion]

I just looked at an 06 Monster 620 that is for sale and the tank pads are not sitting on the frame correctly and it is right up against the ignition. Is this lawsuit still relevant? If I buy it, can I still get it fixed for free? Does coating cost a lot?

Thanks guys. I am a serious Monster noob and need an answer quick before this thing sells. HELP!

We are stuck with plastic tanks, take it or leave it, and given the safety and emissions laws, nylon is the best thing going. 

The manufacturers are now aware of this, so I expect they'll figure out some workarounds such as hiding the tank as on the 696 or possibly coating it.

I am not sore at Ducati for this, they were responsible, but the cost of replacing the tank with a different material would have put them out of business.  I understand the "solution" they implemented (which by the way is a done deal now, the extended warranty has expired so coating is your only option).

Just to be clear, they extended the warranty on the tank for 18 months after the settlement, which provided for modifications for tanks or replacement in rare instances.

Coating the tank is your only option.  If you do it right, it will outlast you.

[Desert Dust]

This is the material our replacement tanks should have been made of- with a lifetime guarantee to boot!

My Ducati tank is coated, but if it gets bloated, I'll buy one of these.

Can be purchased here....       http://ca-cycleworks.com/

[hbliam]

Not paintable. Not the same shape as stock. Not made for all models.

But a great track tank.

[Desert Dust]

Not paintable. Not the same shape as stock. Not made for all models.

But a great track tank.

Holds fuel without getting pregnant.   

Guaranteed for life. 

Functional. 

[SpikeC]

 I just love the look of the CA track tank! I wish that I has a compatible bike so that I could get one! Unfortunately, I had to buy a different bike to get a tank that I liked.....

[Heath]

I am curious if anyone else is waiting on a tank. The request for mine got sent in at the end of July and I am still waiting. A week or so ago I asked me dealer what is going on and they said they are still waiting.

[mikefoxtrot]

I brought my bike in on 12 Aug or somewhere around there and just got it back last weekend.  The dealer had a helluva time getting the new tank.

[hillbillypolack]

I brought my bike in on 12 Aug or somewhere around there and just got it back last weekend.  The dealer had a helluva time getting the new tank.

This situation will only get worse.  Hate to say I told you so, two or three years ago.

Best solution is either 1) sell the bike if the tank issue bothers you, 2) go the Caswell route once you receive a fresh tank, or 3) get a replacement tank like the one Chris (ca-cycleworks) sells.  Oh, or 3a) wish for the unicorn, hoping an alloy tank will be made in our lifetimes.

I'm a naive optimist, hoping to get an alloy tank.  I like the bike, and would like to see a permanent, flattering fix to the tank issue.

[duccarlos]

I'm a naive optimist, hoping to get an alloy tank.  I like the bike, and would like to see a permanent, flattering fix to the tank issue.

The class action suit pretty much guaranteed that it would not be fixed. Why would Ducati go through the process of getting a new tank certified for models that they no longer produce? If you're considering resale value, I suggest coating your tank with Caswell.

[mikefoxtrot]

This situation will only get worse.  Hate to say I told you so, two or three years ago.

Best solution is either 1) sell the bike if the tank issue bothers you, 2) go the Caswell route once you receive a fresh tank, or 3) get a replacement tank like the one Chris (ca-cycleworks) sells.  Oh, or 3a) wish for the unicorn, hoping an alloy tank will be made in our lifetimes.

I'm a naive optimist, hoping to get an alloy tank.  I like the bike, and would like to see a permanent, flattering fix to the tank issue.

I'm definitely going the Caswell's route.  I just need the time to do it.

[NAKID]

I have a new tank waiting at my dealer. Just need to gather the funds for the caswell coating before I get it installed...

[HotIce]

I think I might have just joined the club, with the 1098 
This is a 2008 1098, and the tank "looks" fine (no visible deformations at all), but I had a hell of a time in making it fit again, after removing it for the DMV emissions sticker inspection.

[HotIce]

OTOH, the Ducati Performance aluminum tank is sweet!