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Started by ducatiz, June 09, 2009, 12:56:37 PM

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idsteve

#915
October 20, 2010, 03:44:47 PM
Just got an approval from DNA through Cliffs and the tank is on order. Not sure how long a tricolore tank will take but its in the works and approved. This after failed attempts at the ah, er, um, yah, that place in Manhattan...  [clap]
cheers

mikimiki

#916
October 21, 2010, 09:59:33 PM
I tried to call DNA many times but never got answered.  But when I called the dealer (BH Ducati) I found that DNA followed up my request.  The dealer told me that DNA called them and instructed to re-submit the claim.  Finally I got approved today after one week [clap]  Now, hope to get a tank soon...

ducatiz

#917
October 22, 2010, 05:11:52 AM
Quote from: mikimiki on October 21, 2010, 09:59:33 PM
I tried to call DNA many times but never got answered.  But when I called the dealer (BH Ducati) I found that DNA followed up my request.  The dealer told me that DNA called them and instructed to re-submit the claim.  Finally I got approved today after one week [clap]  Now, hope to get a tank soon...

That's a good story, thanks for the followup.  I am happy to hear they are being proactive.
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wantingaduc

#918
October 22, 2010, 06:24:08 AM
Does anyone know if there's any truth to the info that given time, once the fuel is removed from the tank and it is allowed to dry out, that it will return to it's original size?

I've had my tank replaced once before and I dont want to do it again.
I would be happy to coat my current tank if it will in fact go back to it's normal size if I allow it to dry.

Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.

jimi
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billruiz

#919
October 22, 2010, 06:25:24 AM
I didn't know there was a "bulge-o-meter" criteria. My TriColore tank has expanded, but can still sit on the frame with no problem. I've had to elongate the holes in the mounting bracket so I can secure the tank with the clip up front. I'm attending an Open House at a Duc dealer on Sunday. Maybe I can get a parts guy to make a quick determination.

ducatiz

#920
October 22, 2010, 07:04:54 AM
Quote from: billruiz on October 22, 2010, 06:25:24 AM
I didn't know there was a "bulge-o-meter" criteria. My TriColore tank has expanded, but can still sit on the frame with no problem. I've had to elongate the holes in the mounting bracket so I can secure the tank with the clip up front. I'm attending an Open House at a Duc dealer on Sunday. Maybe I can get a parts guy to make a quick determination.

Your tank needs to be replaced.

It should not need to be moved back in the frame to prevent it from pushing on the keyswitch.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lawbreaker

#921
October 22, 2010, 07:11:59 AM
Now replacing my SECOND tank..... so this is tank #3 so far during the life of my S2R1000...


Took about two and a half weeks to get the tank which is suprizing [thumbsup]


Now looking for a metal alternative... [beer]

IamSMC

#922
October 22, 2010, 09:49:19 AM
Quote from: lawbreaker on October 22, 2010, 07:11:59 AM
Now replacing my SECOND tank..... so this is tank #3 so far during the life of my S2R1000...


Took about two and a half weeks to get the tank which is suprizing [thumbsup]


Now looking for a metal alternative... [beer]

Again, I'm still amazed how some can even get a 3rd tank when I having such a hard time getting my first warranty replacement and the hard time is even with the dealer that the first owner purchased the bike from.


In addition to the "it has to be leaking requirement", the dealer said since my tank has nicks from the handlebars, a warranty claim definitely won't go through.

Just wish the alternate dealer wasn't so far off...
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Bill in OKC

#923
October 22, 2010, 09:53:45 AM
I would think that after a second tank, you could ask for a metal tank replacement and all the bits to make it work.
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booger

#924
October 22, 2010, 10:43:11 AM
I'm having to replace a tank twice as well, first time I paid. Ducpond had a look at my original tank and the current one, haven't heard back from them but hopefully I'll get approved. First one was a fire hazard it leaked so bad.
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Howie

#925
October 22, 2010, 12:37:54 PM
Quote from: wantingaduc on October 22, 2010, 06:24:08 AM
Does anyone know if there's any truth to the info that given time, once the fuel is removed from the tank and it is allowed to dry out, that it will return to it's original size?

I've had my tank replaced once before and I dont want to do it again.
I would be happy to coat my current tank if it will in fact go back to it's normal size if I allow it to dry.

Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.

jimi

Replace "will" with "may".

ducatiz

#926
October 22, 2010, 01:07:17 PM
Howie is right.  It may shrink back.  However, even if it shrinks there may be moisture trapped in the wall of the tank.  I have seen tanks which shrank but had soft spots.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

lawbreaker

#927
October 22, 2010, 04:58:27 PM
Quote from: Bill in OKC on October 22, 2010, 09:53:45 AM
I would think that after a second tank, you could ask for a metal tank replacement and all the bits to make it work.

AFAIK Ducati does NOT make a metal tank anymore..... I believe i need to find a 05 S4 tank ( someone chime in here) or something comparable.

So far, my local dealer ( who DOES NOT DO MY SERVICE BTW) is really kewl regarding the tank issue...

ducpainter

#928
October 22, 2010, 05:04:20 PM
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csp808

#929
October 23, 2010, 02:26:38 PM
Quote from: lawbreaker on October 22, 2010, 04:58:27 PM
AFAIK Ducati does NOT make a metal tank anymore..... I believe i need to find a 05 S4 tank ( someone chime in here) or something comparable.

So far, my local dealer ( who DOES NOT DO MY SERVICE BTW) is really kewl regarding the tank issue...
i believe they do the first tank that came in for my bike was a metal one by mistake
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