Got a deforming plastic gas tank on your Duc?

[Speed 3 Pilot]

This may be of interest...

http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/11/19/Ducati.pdf

[herm]

BOOOO!
Damn leaches!

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Damn leaches!

Why so?...the plaintiffs are not out for money, there're just trying to force Ducati into fixing a problem that has existed for several years now.

[MadDuck]

Truth be known that the aluminum tanks for the superbikes, unpainted, retail for less than the painted plastic tanks. There are no factory aluminum tanks for non-superbike models as far as I know.

Mine is dimpling & I have registered a complaint at least a year ago along with pictures taken by South Seas. No action as of yet but I still have lots of warranty remaining.

This is only a situation in countries, the USA for one, where the 10% ethanol gasoline is being used. I can understand why Ducati is dragging it's feet but maybe it takes the lawsuit to bring about lasting corrective change.

[DRKWNG]

Why so?...the plaintiffs are not out for money, there're just trying to force Ducati into fixing a problem that has existed for several years now.

Actually Gene, this particular group of attorneys are looking for punitive damages.  Izaak and Warren have done some research on their firm, and according to them, the firm has a history of patrolling the 'net and looking for causes to clamor to. Once then, they sue the shit out of whatever "culprit" is at hand, fix things for the little guy and reap the financial rewards themselves.  The case you mentioned is in no way related to the case that Izaak was starting, of which I signed on to be a plaintiff.  Izaak's specifically stated that the only monetary claims that would be sought are court related costs (not attorney fees) that are brought about.  The GirardGibbs firm are known to be bloodsuckers.

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Actually Gene, this particular group of attorneys are looking for punitive damages.  Izaak and Warren have done some research on their firm, and according to them, the firm has a history of patrolling the 'net and looking for causes to clamor to. Once then, they sue the shit out of whatever "culprit" is at hand, fix things for the little guy and reap the financial rewards themselves.  The case you mentioned is in no way related to the case that Izaak was starting, of which I signed on to be a plaintiff.  Izaak's specifically stated that the only monetary claims that would be sought are court related costs (not attorney fees) that are brought about.  The GirardGibbs firm are known to be bloodsuckers.

I stand corrected, I guess you can't believe everything you read on the internet afterall...

[DRKWNG]

Read through this if you can.

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=43639.0

Rick, I would suggest that you contact Izaak regarding SS not taking action on your tank.  He has an inside line to Ducati Spa and can get your case resolved pretty quickly.

[MadDuck]

As long as it gets handled someday I'm not worried.  There is only minor pimpling and there's lots of warranty remaining.  I will keep it all in mind though.  Thanks!

[herm]

what model bike (sorry if i missed that info.) if its a monster, there are at least a couple options
1) older model metal tank
2) CF tank

[Speed 3 Pilot]

2007 S4RS

No way I'd do a CF tank.  One drop of gas discolors it & it doesn't paint well.  If I was going to drop that kind of $$ I'd go aluminum anyhow.

Older steel tank?  Don't know the options but guessing FI vs. carbie = fail.  Do you know?

Isn't your current tank still under warranty?...

[MadDuck]

2007 S4RS

No way I'd do a CF tank.  One drop of gas discolors it & it doesn't paint well.  If I was going to drop that kind of $$ I'd go aluminum anyhow.

Older steel tank?  Don't know the options but guessing FI vs. carbie = fail.  Do you know?

2001, 2002, 2003 and possibly 2004 Monster gas tanks were steel and fuel injected.  When did the plastic tanks start? 2004? 2005?

[herm]

i dont remember of the top of my head which tanks will/will not fit your year and model. its a little more complex for the s4r than the 2v monsters. you are going to want to check out this thread

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=541.0

[MadDuck]

Warranty=3rd owner=maybe=replacement plastic tank=fail. That was my original post here, how much more of something do you want that didn't work out in the first place?  When I bought the bike with 2k miles on it the tank was already at least 1/2" longer than would fit between the hinge mounts & the ignition.  Hinge bracket was already drilled out to move it back into the seat area.

As far as I've read the plastic tanks started on 2004 models.  So if I find a metal tank from a 2001-2003 FI Monster, that doesn't leak at the hinge, all I need to do is have it painted & I'm good?  Original displacement vice my 998 Testa is of no significance?

Anybody here got one laying around?

I have a 2003 620 that I need to get titled. It will be a process since the bike was last registered in california 4 years ago and is here now but without any Hawaii papers. Abandoned and given to me. If I can't get title to it I will part it out. What do you think about yellow?

[Speed 3 Pilot]

apparently NHTSA is investigating...

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Pursuits/2010/PE/INOA-PE10045-8595.PDF