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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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November 19, 2011, 08:55:59 AM »
I have some dimpling on my tank, probably not big enough to warrant replacement, unfortunately. However, my tank has moved to the point that it is rubbing against the ignition unit and I had to adjust the steering stops so the bars wouldn't hit the tank.
My question; has anyone had experience with moving the tank? It was noted in the communication, that if the tank movement affected the seat latch, a new, shorter seat would be provided. That says to me that any after-market seats may no longer fit and a person might be out several hundred dollars if that's the case. I would also assume there would be few if any other seat options. Will Ducati replace a non-OEM seat if it does not fit once the tank is moved?
It seems to me that simply moving the warped gas tank is a kludge, at best.
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November 19, 2011, 09:00:46 AM »
I replaced two tanks on my old S2R and never heard anything about the seat. If you can't open the latch and pull the tank up I can't see how they merit a seat being the fix. That said I'm sure the replacement will be a stock seat.
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Quote from: muskrat on November 19, 2011, 09:00:46 AM
I replaced two tanks on my old S2R and never heard anything about the seat. If you can't open the latch and pull the tank up I can't see how they merit a seat being the fix. That said I'm sure the replacement will be a stock seat.
Sorry, I didn't explain well. The fix to get the tank off the ignition is to move the tank backwards using different mounts. Apparently, after the tank is moved back, the seat may not latch properly. In that case, Ducati will replace the seat with a slightly shorter one. So if a stock-sized seat no longer fits, it seems you're seat options are very limited and/or very expensive.
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Yeah, I'm done with plastic tanks.
Anyone want to buy an '07 S4RS?
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Quote from: NorDog on November 19, 2011, 11:00:39 AM
Yeah, I'm done with plastic tanks.
Anyone want to buy an '07 S4RS?
You know, this made me think a little bit. If there are lots of people going this route, then prices will drop for sure; especially if you really want to get rid of your bike. So a potential buyer can push down the price so much that it will be worth for him to buy a beater aluminum tank for 2k (or another plastic one from Ducati+Caswell) and still be inside the price he should pay for a good bike. So basically Ducati forces YOU to pay the price of a tank, this way or that...
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So ya'll got the letter in the mail about the settlement, right?...
Modified seat latch and shorter seat! for my S2R1000...interesting and scary sounding.
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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November 19, 2011, 05:49:28 PM »
Remember when I was b!itching loudly about the settlement? Now it seems people have 1) read the letter in the mail, and 2) come to the realization that it's a Band-Aid collection of parts for their baby. Layer in the huge drop in resale (if you'd like to get out from under the bike) and MAYBE you start seeing why I was complaining so loudly.
Carry on.
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Quote from: NorDog on November 19, 2011, 11:00:39 AM
Yeah, I'm done with plastic tanks.
Anyone want to buy an '07 S4RS?
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am I missing something? It's still a "proposed" settlement. From what I read it still has to be approved by the Courts.
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Quote from: ducpainter on November 19, 2011, 05:55:22 PM
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November 19, 2011, 06:49:10 PM »
So does this mean instead of tank replacement, we would get the short seat and modified latch thingy? That somewhat makes me not want to do that...I
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Quote from: WetDuc on November 19, 2011, 03:51:43 PM
So ya'll got the letter in the mail about the settlement, right?...
Modified seat latch and shorter seat! for my S2R1000...interesting and scary sounding.
I have to agree, and the ironic part about it is this appears to be Ducati's way of saying "yes we recognize there is problem, but since we are going to give you another crappy replacement we are making room for your replacement tank to grow"
I think treating the replacement tank with caswells, would be better solution in the long run than replacing the tank and altering the seat.
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Quote from: hillbillypolack on November 19, 2011, 05:49:28 PM
Remember when I was b!itching loudly about the settlement? Now it seems people have 1) read the letter in the mail, and 2) come to the realization that it's a Band-Aid collection of parts for their baby. Layer in the huge drop in resale (if you'd like to get out from under the bike) and MAYBE you start seeing why I was complaining so loudly.
Carry on.
i read the settlement before, i am just not the loudly pregnant doging type generally. i am saying that sellers will suck with this. i will not sell, i will probably buy... i happen to love monsters (old type, anyway), and the tank issue can be solved in a variety of ways (costs some extra money of course).
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Re: Plastic Tank problems: Discussion thread, see info thread sticky for updates
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Quote from: Massinova on November 19, 2011, 07:44:03 PM
I think treating the replacement tank with caswells, would be better solution in the long run than replacing the tank and altering the seat.
i do not think the settlement says replacing the tank AND altering the seat. it is OR.
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where is TPG when you need them.
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