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

[DarkMonster620]

M620 is a efi bike.  you'll be able to re-use your pump, but you'll put it in from the bottom instead of the top.

yes, that's how it is installed from the bottom ... on a wide plate ... with lotsa screws

[d3vi@nt]

I'd be very curious to know the potential difference in capacity.  It's tough to throw $1000 into a $3-4000 bike for something that may be only cosmetic. Granted, aesthetics are huge, but something as significant as added capacity would be a major selling point. For me anyway...

[ducatiz]

I'd be very curious to know the potential difference in capacity.  It's tough to throw $1000 into a $3-4000 bike for something that may be only cosmetic. Granted, aesthetics are huge, but something as significant as added capacity would be a major selling point. For me anyway...

I think using the 2001-2003 EFI models' metal tank capacity is a good estimate.

[koko64]

Gday Tiz
This is a good thing. If I need a replacement tank I would prefer a more durable alloy tank to a light but fragile carbon tank. Alloy is a nice trade off between light weight and durability. I have heard of nos genuine carbed model tanks going for $500 but you still have potential rust and hinge leak problems. A mate got two charcoal colored ones for 94-95 models. They were brand new, but supply of that stuff has got to dry up sooner or later.

Something like what Tiz is organizing is the future.

[Nero-92]

I'd be very curious to know the potential difference in capacity.  It's tough to throw $1000 into a $3-4000 bike for something that may be only cosmetic. Granted, aesthetics are huge, but something as significant as added capacity would be a major selling point. For me anyway...

I for one would be very interested in an alloy tank of larger capacity and realize this would involve mods to the air box on my s4 but I would be prepared to do it for that reason

[The Bearded Duc]

What I wanna know is who in the hell voted for "no thanks"?!

[ducpainter]

What I wanna know is who in the hell voted for "no thanks"?!

I did.

You have an issue with that?

[stopintime]

Far worse: 22 boobies count for 1% 

[ducatiz]

Far worse: 22 boobies count for 1% 

IM doing that so i can keep a real count

[ducpainter]

That depends, am I gonna get suspended for it? 



It was just a question dp, didn't mean to make GOD angry....

Smooth dude...smooth.

Your question was asked in a tone that suggested a person would be foolish not to want one.

I have a steel tank.

I'd be foolish to spend any money on an aluminum one.

And if I had a plastic tank, I wouldn't jump into line to buy an untried aluminum tank from an unknown vendor...but that's me.

I'd take a new one from Ducati and coat it...for $50 bucks...

but that's just me.

[ducatiz]

Small update..

I checked the fit of my S2R tank with JoeP's M600 and clearance was ideal.  All of the mid-model carbed monsters have the same airbox and battery setup. 

Plan is to offer a tank with a setup to allow you to move the pump and filter up into the tank instead of having them sit there under the tank. 

[Raux]

Smooth dude...smooth.

Your question was asked in a tone that suggested a person would be foolish not to want one.

I have a steel tank.

I'd be foolish to spend any money on an aluminum one.

And if I had a plastic tank, I wouldn't jump into line to buy an untried aluminum tank from an unknown vendor...but that's me.

I'd take a new one from Ducati and coat it...for $50 bucks...

but that's just me.

I've been reading more and more about the coatings and the potential problems with them. Not sur ethat metal isn't the way to go.

But the new gen bikes witht eh hidden wierd shaped tanks are going to be harder and harder to change.

[ducpainter]

I've been reading more and more about the coatings and the potential problems with them. Not sur ethat metal isn't the way to go.

But the new gen bikes witht eh hidden wierd shaped tanks are going to be harder and harder to change.

There are potential problems with every material.

From experience with coatings I wouldn't hesitate using one.

That said, I'm not sure that a metal tank isn't the best way to go either.

I wish all you guys luck. I'm glad I'm not affected by this.

[TitanMonsterS4R]

correct me if I'm wrong, but an alum tank will still have to be coated, right?

[The Bearded Duc]

correct me if I'm wrong, but an alum tank will still have to be coated, right?

I think that's the consensus. Still there is no expansion on an aluminum tank and if the price point ends up somewhere around 1k you can get 2 coated aluminum tanks shipped for the cost of one uncoated unshipped tank from Ducati.