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Started by Monster750ie, September 14, 2011, 07:25:23 AM

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Monster750ie

September 14, 2011, 07:25:23 AM Last Edit: September 20, 2011, 04:59:47 PM by Monster750ie
Good morning everyone,

So I had my first accident last Saturday. Luckily I'm ok but my 02' 750 needs work. My tanks ruined umungst other parts. would anyone know if the 07' 695 tank would fit? It looks the same.

Thanks in advance!!

Speeddog

#1
September 14, 2011, 09:41:56 AM
'07 695 tank is plastic, and all of the internal parts are different.
It likely could be made to work, but not easy or cheap.

Any steel Monster tank from '02 to '06 will work for you.
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Monster750ie

#2
September 14, 2011, 09:51:59 AM
Thanks, Much appreciated!

Speeddog

#3
September 14, 2011, 10:24:56 AM
I think there's a few other tanks that will work, if you're up for a bit of reading:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=541.0
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ducpainter

#4
September 15, 2011, 03:29:02 AM
Most tanks can be repaired...
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herm

#5
September 15, 2011, 04:00:55 AM
better to repair the steel tank than put on one of the plastic ones...
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corey

#6
September 15, 2011, 10:45:20 AM
Quote from: herm on September 15, 2011, 04:00:55 AM
better to repair the steel tank than put on one of the plastic ones...

^this.
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#7
September 15, 2011, 04:31:34 PM
Quote from: herm on September 15, 2011, 04:00:55 AM
better to repair the steel tank than put on one of the plastic ones...


I perfer plastic tank in most cases. Ive droped my bike too many times to count. no dents or paint chips. :p

Monster750ie

#8
September 22, 2011, 01:52:56 PM
Afternoon everyone,

I'm running into some issues. I started my bike last night for the first time after the accident and noticed the fuel light was on.. seemed strange because I know there was plenty of fuel in it.

After about 10 minutes the bike warmed up and I noticed light smoke so i got on my knee and inspected under the tank area. Thats when I was I had a fuel leek from the left side seem where the tank meets the seat. I read up on the forum and found others with the same issue but no one offered a solution. Can this be fixed??

I am in the market for a new tank, At this point ill take plastic cause after 10-12 days of searching steel tanks are nowhere to be found. Problem is I dont want a new fuel pump. So i'm stuck any thoughts?

CA Cycleworks wont have their new tanks ready till early next year. Should I just continue riding until I find a direct replacement?

ducpainter

#9
September 22, 2011, 01:55:13 PM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monster750ie

#10
September 22, 2011, 02:04:27 PM
haha nice one, I own a TIG welder and have experience welding Aluminum, steel & stainless. Should I just drain / clean and re-weld? anyone have some references on how I should do this?

ducpainter

#11
September 22, 2011, 02:24:43 PM Last Edit: September 22, 2011, 02:27:52 PM by duck soup
Quote from: Monster750ie on September 22, 2011, 02:04:27 PM
haha nice one, I own a TIG welder and have experience welding Aluminum, steel & stainless. Should I just drain / clean and re-weld? anyone have some references on how I should do this?
You could TIG it, but I braze them. Make sure you remove the innards first.

The welding is just to reinforce the spot welded joint.

The tank should be coated after welding, because the real problem is one or more of the spot welds has cracked the tank floor. I recommend POR-15 for steel tanks.

The coating also eliminates the rust issues you will have after any weld heat is put to the tank.

edit...

if you plan on having the dent repaired do it before coating.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monster750ie

#12
September 22, 2011, 02:27:46 PM
Got-it thanks!

Monster750ie

#13
September 27, 2011, 08:32:25 AM
Leak has been fixed, Duke painter you were 100% correct one of the spot welds that hold the hinge plate to the base has cracked. its completely sealed. Now to get the dent pulled, and the tank painted. Anyone know any decent shops in the NY, NJ area?

herm

#14
September 27, 2011, 08:42:03 AM
Quote from: Monster750ie on September 27, 2011, 08:32:25 AM
Leak has been fixed, Duke painter you were 100% correct one of the spot welds that hold the hinge plate to the base has cracked. its completely sealed. Now to get the dent pulled, and the tank painted. Anyone know any decent shops in the NY, NJ area?

if you dont mind shipping it, i know of one in NH..

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