Question about Ducati Monster Gas Tanks (2003+)

[Endless]

Hi guys, just wondering about the compatibility of 2003+ ducati monster tanks....

im looking at S2r and s4r gas tanks on ebay for replacement.

can somebody shine some light on this?

thank you very much!

[Endless]

too elaborate further, could i fit an S4R or S2R 1000 gas tank on my 2003 monster 1000?

im bidding on one on ebay, i dont want to end up winning the bid if it wont work for me..

thanks in advance

[OT]

Try the search feature...probably touched on here at one time or another.

[herm]

most of the questions and answers are here..

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

[herm]

you should be able to get the s2r1000 tank on there, assuming you have the correct hinge and fuel pump set up. as i recall, the s4r tanks are different....but its all in the thread above.

[Endless]

Thanks guys, sorry for not searching. 

[Endless]

you should be able to get the s2r1000 tank on there, assuming you have the correct hinge and fuel pump set up. as i recall, the s4r tanks are different....but its all in the thread above.

by reading through that thread. it seems like i can't use any S2R's and S4R's..they weren't specific as to which range of model years and model type fits on a 2003 monster 1000...i know now that I can't change from a metal tank (which i think i have) to a plastic tank.

if anybody cares to clarify this? I'd really appreciate it. I also went ahead and cancelled my bid on the tank on ebay.

[herm]

by reading through that thread. it seems like i can't use any S2R's and S4R's..they weren't specific as to which range of model years and model type fits on a 2003 monster 1000...i know now that I can't change from a metal tank (which i think i have) to a plastic tank.

if anybody cares to clarify this? I'd really appreciate it. I also went ahead and cancelled my bid on the tank on ebay.

yes you can. you just need the correct hinge and fuel pump (metal tank takes one kind, plastic another.) i have swapped an 03 metal tank onto my s2r1000 (which came with plastic tank.)  further, the only real difference between an 03 m1000 and the s2r is the swingarm (and a plastic tank...)

[Endless]

alright, i seen a few s2r1000 gas tanks on ebay. its really different compared to the bottom of the 03 monster 1000. the hinge on the s2r gas tank is not a "ears" design rather a full piece...if that made sense

how did you modify the hinge to make it work? 

thanks!

[Endless]

I am looking to get this piece to fit on my 2003 monster 1000....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-S2R-1000-Gas-Fuel-Tank-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b4171ef6QQitemZ140460367606QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_6198wt_939

there is also this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-S2R-1000-S4R-FUEL-GAS-TANK-FAIRING-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem43a345cd2eQQitemZ290502069550QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2117wt_1165

for the hinge...

i found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Monster-S2R-1000-S4R-S4RS-Fuel-Tank-Hinge-Gas-Mount-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa9cc97feQQitemZ320676337662QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2291wt_1165


there's quite a few s2r gas tanks on ebay so if these parts work...could I just take parts from my gas tank (fuel pump. etc..) and transfer it to this one to finish the swap?

[Speeddog]

What's wrong with the tank you have now?

Regarding swapping from a steel tank to a plastic tank...

Short Answer:
Don't bother, it's a huge PITA and will be expensive.

Long Answer:
Parts that will swap
Fuel cap
Rubber frame mounts
Latch
Hinge pin, washers and clip


Parts that will not swap and/or you'll have to buy
All of the parts inside the tank: Fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, hoses, clamps, etc.
Fuel bulkhead
Fuel line quick disconnects
Hinge plate

You will have to remove your external fuel pressure regulator... or at least plumb around it.

[Endless]

reason for the swap idea is because my tank is dented probably a 6/10 condition. I am also considering the body shop route and just have them repair the cosmetics of the tank as best they can...i think that will save me a lot of back and forth work.

[Speeddog]

Post a picture or two of your tank... unless it's leaking or crunched bad, it's going to be cheaper and easier to repair.

[herm]

alright, i seen a few s2r1000 gas tanks on ebay. its really different compared to the bottom of the 03 monster 1000. the hinge on the s2r gas tank is not a "ears" design rather a full piece...if that made sense

how did you modify the hinge to make it work? 

thanks!

you don't. each tank (plastic and metal) has a two parts to the hinge. one is part of the tank, either molded into the plastic, or welded onto the bottom of the metal. the other piece is bolted to the bike. as you noted, the hinges are not the same for the two. but the bolt pattern on the bike frame will accept either one.

all that aside, take the advice from Speeddog and fix the metal tank if at all possible. there are way to many down sides to the plastic tank. just make sure and treat the inside of the tank with POR, and have the hinge area braised to reinforce the welds.

[Endless]

Here are the pics of the damages:









and a pic of the bike!  



plan is to fully restore this bike to stock configuration.....starting from this dented tank thinking about a gloss black scheme with red pin stripe...red Frame...but yeah that's all future plans.