POLL: Would you buy an aluminum tank...?

[DRKWNG]

If only there was some love for my bike...

[Triple J]

I didn't vote because I don't have a Monster...but if I did I would pay $1,500 + shipping no problem. If one was available, then I might even consider getting another Monster.

[scduc]

IZ-   what exactly are you saying?   Yes I understand your ? Yes, I have voted, just don't tease us with the thought that in time there may actually be a cure all for the problem that, many of us have with our tanks. If a tank is created, maintains the original look, and possibly gives a little more volume. Hell yeah I'm interested. Might even front up some cash to help with developing.

[Travman]

If only there was some love for my bike...

There is a couple of guys over on the Sport Classic site that are trying to get an aluminum tank made in India.  http://www.ducati.ms/forums/77-sport-classic/77261-sport-classic-aluminum-tank-r-d-thread.html

[lethe]

I'd go for $1500 but would prefer less of course.
Sure you can't do $19.95 and if you call now, a second one is thrown in for no extra charge?

[jwoconnor]

How about a Chromo version? 

[ducatiz]

How about a Chromo version? 

the tanks will be polished but unfinished.  if you want to dip it in chrome, you're more than welcome to!

[jgrm1]

Plus I could paint it up like a 1198sp with that cool bare metal stripe. Yeah!!!

That's exactly what I was thinking.  Duplicate the S2R1000 paint scheme, but replace the white stripe with bare aluminum.  Very cool.

-Jeff

[justinrhenry]

awesome idea.  i don't have the issue, but if i did... well, let's be honest i'd take as many free plastic tanks as they'd give me.  then i'd buy an aluminum one.  not sure how much i'd be willing to pay.  $1000.00 seems like more than a fair price, but then again there's nothing fair about prices on parts for our bikes.  so I'll pay 1 MILLION dollars.

[hillbillypolack]

Iz-
   Thanks for considering the financials of this endeavour.  I have been in contact with Simon at Beater, so I understand the investment and time it would take to craft each tank.

I don't know how your metalworkers would prefer to set up the run (two symmetrical stamped sides, one from below), but if it gets close to Beater's craftsmanship, I'd definitely be in.

My concerns would be these:  1) compatibility with existing fuel pump (size and location), 2) robust hinge area and 3) precision dimensions for proper fit to the frame and ignition surround for clamping.

Offer it in unfinished (for paint prep) and polish or 'prepped for polish' and I don't think you can lose.

I'll PM you as well.  Literally I was saving up for a Beater tank this spring, despite all my whining about the S2R tank. . . .

[Curmudgeon]

How about a Chromo version? 

Did you see this? http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/diavel_cromo/index.do 

[Frisco]

$750 would be the most I would pay for one but doesn't sound like ones for the S4RS will be included - more than $750 if I have to get a 4th tank I'll get one from Duc before the 18 months and sell it, take the $$ and buy something else that won't have that issue

[rgramjet]

Did you see this? http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/diavel_cromo/index.do 

Is that Chrome plated plastic?

[Curmudgeon]

Is that Chrome plated plastic?

Steel tank on that bike I believe.

[Howie]

Since I'm not faced with the plastic tank debacle and there is no urgency in my life for a new tank and ducpainter could almost always fix my tank I chose $1500.  I don't think $2000 is excessive for a well done aluminum tank.