CF tank for S2R. Excisting?

[Kopfjager]

How much?  I didn't see any prices.  So are these tanks plastic or kevlar? 

Carbon Kevlar composite.

[stopintime]

How much?  I didn't see any prices.  So are these tanks plastic or kevlar? 

Kevlar, it says. Carbon as well? About $ 1,500 plus add ons for the one Monster tank they already have.

[ducducgooseme]

Mine came off of a S2R and I have an S4R

[Kopfjager]

How much?  I didn't see any prices.  So are these tanks plastic or kevlar? 

Here is a pic of one on my bike.

[Kopfjager]

Kevlar, it says. Carbon as well? About $ 1,500 plus add ons for the one Monster tank they already have.

This is what it looks like unpainted.

[stopintime]

Don't do it. 

Do you have any insight to share?

[Kopfjager]

Do you have any insight to share?

Hopefully the issues have been worked out. I had the first EFI Fuel-Cel made. There were some problems that set me back over a year on my build and cost me two beautiful paint jobs. I ended up buying a DP CF tank.

His tanks are awesome, and I really wanted one on my bike in the worst way.

I know of no issues with any of his tanks other than mine. My shop has used his tanks for many years with no problems.

[ducducgooseme]

Something also to consider if you get a DP one..

1) have the inside sealed before you use it.  Some people use Por15, I used Caswell Coatings as I find it to be harder
2) I had my hinges reinforced.  Regardless of whether you do that, NEVER lift a carbon tank with gas in it...the hinges are known to break.


Enjoy!!

[badgalbetty]

a friend of mine has a CF tank on his S4 and had leak issues.
Just sayin.......
BGB

[junior varsity]

bgb. you need to qualify these statements with possible reasons why - such as leaky hinge from being propped up, whether or not the tank was coated, and the manufacturer of the tank.

Vague nay-saying like "i know a guy who had a ducati and it didn't work... That's  not really helpful info for a potential buyer. There's lots going on, even in a single piece. The tanks have fillers, fuel pumps and flanges, hinges, sealant inside, and hoses connected. They also have venting requirements and type of fuel can make a difference.

[corey]

ALUMINUM.


http://www.moto-works.jp/beater/index.html#d9

[badgalbetty]

Ato......leaks from hinge, leak from left bottom corner. It was bought as a used tank.
He took it to several places that were so called experts in CF repair. Was a pregnant dog to seal up.
It always leaked after.
Cheshire in Portland OR got it sealed up. I don't like CF it is a product that is not for me.
After its been on a bike in the sun for several years it fades, the weaves are too inconsistant, and it is spendy. I prefer other upgrades such as suspension and brakes for street use.If I feel the need to go superfast I'll buy a racebike and go to the track. 

[Punx Clever]

DDGM, after having seen your bike in person, I was always wanting to do something similar... but was informed that the DP tank doesn't fit S2r's...

Different fuel pump?  How did you get it to work?

[badgalbetty]

I think its got to do with the airboxes underneath,but not sure.

[ducducgooseme]

See me post regarding coating the tank and reinforcing it at the hinges.  I have 14k miles on that tank without leaks.

The S2r I bought the original unpainted one from was alumunium orignally.  Itwas plug and play for me