Metal Tank for an S2R

[TitanMonsterS4R]

Just curious to know if anyone out there has a metal tank on their S2R and if so how did they do it.  If you used a tank from a different model, what did you have to do to get it to fit right?  I'm looking to get my hands on a metal tank for a project.

Thanks for the help forum

[stopintime]

 

[TitanMonsterS4R]

All kidding aside, I plan to figure out how to get my S2R an aluminum tank, whether it's by modding an older model tank or getting a UK or Japanese company to make or ship me one.  Anyone know of a good welder looking to reap the rewards of being able to make aluminum tanks for Ducati's without the crazy $$$.  Sure he'd have a order backlog for months.....  

[The Bearded Duc]

+1

[Slide Panda]

I've got a gutless tank from an 800 you could borrow to see if a retrofit is possible.

Drop me a PM

[ducatiz]

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

you'll have to relocate some stuff...

[TitanMonsterS4R]

Thanks 'TIZ and Sad Panda.......

Wonder if anyone has every done this successfully.  I'm sure if they had it would be all over the forum.

In addition to Panda, I might have a bead on an 03 620 tank with the typical ducati dents.  It doesn't include the fuel pump but I can find one of those on fleabay for sure.  Just wondering how much I'm looking at spending to fix the dents then get the tank to fit right, understanding that i need to figure out how to hinge a metal tank to my Duc since they are different. 

I need to figure out pricing for the unknown stuff
Paint: $700.00
Dent Removal: ?
Tank Price; $2200.00 for one from Japan / Retrofitted 620: ? / Retrofitted 88: ?

[zooom]

just get the CA-Cycleworks tank and call it a day!

[TitanMonsterS4R]

Update -

Spoke with the folks at DucPond about modding an older tank.  Apparently there are tons of issues to get around, mainly, making sure the fuel pump stuff works seamslessly, getting around the airbox issue for those who don't have pod filters and the battery box.  Since I have pod filters the airbox isn't an issue and having a shorai batter helps with the relocating something so tiny.  Big fear is the fuel pump et all, thats going to be a trial by fire no to mention all the man hours that might have to be spent fixing stuff.  

Next steps -

Sent an email out to Tanks by Tigman in MA, the folks in Japan with the beater tanks and the DMF member out there and a co in the UK to see what they might be able to do....

[The Bearded Duc]

just get the CA-Cycleworks tank and call it a day!

If the CA-Cycleworks tanks looked like the OEM monster tanks I'd be all over one....

[TitanMonsterS4R]

just get the CA-Cycleworks tank and call it a day!

I could go the Ca-Cycleworks route and get their tank but I like the look of my Monster tank......I also don't think if I bought a Ca tank (due out summer of 2012) I could paint it.  Might not be a big issue for some but I'd like the ability to do that.  Not saying I would completely cover up the beauty of an aluminum tank but I'd like the option.....

Anyone know what Ca's redesign and resurfacing is addressing?

[The Bearded Duc]

Anyone know what Ca's redesign and resurfacing is addressing?

Have you seen this thread yet?

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=54588.0

[TitanMonsterS4R]

Have you seen this thread yet?

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=54588.0

Thanks.  I like the look of the tank but don't love it and wonder about paint.  I would like to have one that's either matte black or yellow to match my bike's color scheme.   

[The Bearded Duc]

Thanks.  I like the look of the tank but don't love it and wonder about paint.  I would like to have one that's either matte black or yellow to match my bike's color scheme.   

I agree about the look, part of the reason I love the monster is the tank.

Last I heard about the color is that it's NOT paintable. PM Chris though, I'm not clear as to whether or not you can choose a color before it's molded or if it's just available in red, black, or white (all gloss, BTW).

[Speeddog]

Beyond physical interference issues, which vary by which Monster you're talking about fitting a steel tank to....

The rear hinge arrangement is different, so you'll need that assembly.
The fuel pump and fuel filter from the plastic tank will not work, so you'll need the steel tank style parts.
The fuel level sender and fuel pressure regulator are integrated into the plastic-tank fuel bulkhead, so you'll need the steel tank style stuff too.
You'll need to re-do the fuel lines, as there aren't the quick disconnect fitting on the steel tanks, and you'll have to mount the external fuel pressure regulator.

Fuel filler cap is the same, but you'll need the mounting ring.
The rubber pads that sit on the frame are the same, and the latch is the same, so you can recycle those.

I fitted a CF tank to an S2R1k for one of my customers.
The CF tanks are set up just like the steel ones.
For all the parts necessary to do the swap, if you start with a totally naked steel tank, it's upwards of $1k for new stuff.