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

[Meerkat]

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

[DucNaked]

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......

[ducatiz]

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.

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...

[ducpainter]

One thing for certain...

all the players are lawyers.

Coincidence? 

[ducatiz]

One thing for certain...

all the players are lawyers.

Coincidence? 

well, we were all fresh out of crank old fusspots.

[DRKWNG]

well, we were all fresh out of crank old fusspots.

 

[ducpainter]

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.

 

I used to like you.

[DRKWNG]

I used to like you.

No you didn't. 

 

[jgrm1]

thanks for the reality check, jeff.  i'll update the other thread..

We appreciate what you do.

-Jeff

[GAAN]

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

[WetDuc]

Yea, a service plan that ends after 5 years.  I'd like to hope my monster will last me longer than 5 years.

[GAAN]

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

[duccarlos]

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.

[ducatiz]

Ducati has been replacing the tanks even after the 5th year expiration.

bear in mind it is 5 years OR 18,600 MILES

[sbrguy]

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?