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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Reply #1185 on:
December 02, 2010, 03:19:51 PM »
Quote from: Bill in OKC on December 02, 2010, 02:45:27 PM
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Pursuits/2010/PE/INOA-PE10045-8595.PDF
Well, isn't that interesting! An investigation into deforming/leaking tanks after 4 years of complaints. Who'd a thunk NHTSA was so fast.
/snark
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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December 02, 2010, 03:25:42 PM »
Quote from: Zhane on December 02, 2010, 03:19:51 PM
Well, isn't that interesting! An investigation into deforming/leaking tanks after 4 years of complaints. Who'd a thunk NHTSA was so fast.
/snark
But just in time for the lawsuit. Hmmmmmmmmmm......
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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December 02, 2010, 03:34:25 PM »
There were 5 complaints 4 years ago. Nhtsa will wait until there are enough complaints when no one has been injured.
I've had 2 meetings with them over the last 9 months.
Quote from: DucNaked on December 02, 2010, 03:25:42 PM
But just in time for the lawsuit. Hmmmmmmmmmm......
ODI opened the investigation on 11/04, Girard Gibbs filed on 11/18. I don't think it was in time for the lawsuit, perhaps the lawsuit was in time for the investigation...
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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One thing for certain...
all the players are lawyers.
Coincidence?
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Quote from: humorless dp on December 02, 2010, 04:13:53 PM
One thing for certain...
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Coincidence?
well, we were all fresh out of crank old fusspots.
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Quote from: ducatiz on December 02, 2010, 04:37:57 PM
well, we were all fresh out of crank old fusspots.
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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December 02, 2010, 05:51:48 PM »
Quote from: ducatiz on December 02, 2010, 04:37:57 PM
well, we were all fresh out of crank old fusspots.
I doubt that...
I'm only one of millions.
You're just pissed that you can't dispute Arlo's theory.
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December 02, 2010, 06:02:19 PM »
Quote from: ducatiz on December 02, 2010, 01:48:59 PM
thanks for the reality check, jeff. i'll update the other thread..
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Reply #1194 on:
December 03, 2010, 01:15:31 AM »
seems to me that the solution is simple
fuel tank has just become a consumable maintenance item
just like hoses, brakes, tires, and valve adjustments
you can either drain it after each ride as part of your daily routine and extend the life of it
or
let it swell up and get a new tank with new paint every couple of years
for free
seems like a damn nice service plan at no cost to me
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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December 03, 2010, 06:24:44 AM »
Yea, a service plan that ends after 5 years. I'd like to hope my monster will last me longer than 5 years.
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December 03, 2010, 07:39:29 AM »
Quote from: iamhybris on December 03, 2010, 06:24:44 AM
Yea, a service plan that ends after 5 years. I'd like to hope my monster will last me longer than 5 years.
after 5 years (assuming its actually ridden) replacing a tank is a drop in the bucket compared to the list of shit that needs to be repaired and replaced
The thing that I don't understand is the shit metal tanks that dented when you looked at them wrong, imploded when a hose got plugged, and leaked at the hinge never got this kind of attention.
I say ride the things, get your tanks replaced on Ducati's dime until they finally say no (and enjoy the fresh paint)
then buy an aftermarket replacement when the deal goes south
a few grand for an aftermarket tank option is nickles in comparison to the money people spend on Mods
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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December 03, 2010, 08:29:18 AM »
Quote from: iamhybris on December 03, 2010, 06:24:44 AM
Yea, a service plan that ends after 5 years. I'd like to hope my monster will last me longer than 5 years.
Ducati has been replacing the tanks even after the 5th year expiration.
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December 03, 2010, 09:01:58 AM »
Quote from: duccarlos on December 03, 2010, 08:29:18 AM
Ducati has been replacing the tanks even after the 5th year expiration.
bear in mind it is 5 years
OR
18,600 MILES
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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December 03, 2010, 09:10:22 AM »
oh that is the catch with the 5 year or 18.6k miles.
ouch.
got a question does anyonw know of any custom motorcycle tank makers that will make a custom metal tank that is a copy of the OEM tank?
beside the beater brand in japan, that does alum, are there any good tank makers that can do the same thing in the US?
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