Is the S4RS the Greatest Monster Ever Built?

[TitanMonsterS4R]

Got some more intel, bike needs service (valves, belts, oil, etc). So going to test ride it this weekend when I get my S4R back with a Rexxer tune.

Bike got SOLD before i even got there  .  But my Monster is now running with an awesome Rexxer tune from Redline Performance. God this thing rocks now!

[itsamonster]

This arrived last week

[Heath]

  mmm no swelling

[TitanMonsterS4R]

This arrived last week

Is that a metal tank for an S4RS? And who created it for you?

[itsamonster]

It sure is. Waited 5 months for it to come from 'beater' in japan. 

[DucRS]

That looks fantastic!!
Don't paint it

[twolanefun]

Not a bad idea. Here in No VA there is a Saturday Morning meetup of cars in Great Falls Va, http://katiescarsandcoffee.com/ , there are some Alum Body Cobras that show up on a regular basis, one of them is not painted, instead the body has that satin finish, but the stripes are polished, then the whole thing has a clear coat on it - awesome! - Gene

[dbran1949]

Nice  
I'm on my third tank, I figured this was the last one I would get for free so I paid to have it coated. But on install, even thought it looks good, I can tell it is somewhat larger than designed because it is as far back as it can go and I it is a serious PITA to get the tank re-latched when I have to lift it.

Just out of curiosity, I would assume it has thinner walls, was there any gain in capacity? With the full DP Termis and ECU I get about 70 miles before the yellow light comes on
thanks

[Uncle Mofo]

It sure is. Waited 5 months for it to come from 'beater' in japan. 

on my wish list.

[itsamonster]

It arrived with a sticker saying 14.3 litres. Before i ordered it i did ask if i could get an increased capcity. Alas no. Would gave been great to have a couple of litres more.

[TitanMonsterS4R]

Nice  
 I get about 70 miles before the yellow light comes on

Just 70 miles??

[stopintime]

Itsamonster: how did you go about shipping? Bought direct or through Samurider.com?

[Bill in OKC]

It sure is. Waited 5 months for it to come from 'beater' in japan. 

I think you have created "The best S4Rs ever built" - what a shame Ducati couldn't do it.

[eric]

I think you have created "The best S4Rs ever built" - what a shame Ducati couldn't do it.

I second that.

[itsamonster]

Glad you approve.
I ordered through samurider, as you can't deal direct with beater. I'm in the uk.
I still think that Ducati should have stepped upto the mark and orgnised repkacement metal/ally tanks offered at cost of manufacture to help owners out. They would have gained a lot if respect in my book instead of washing their hands of it.

It does look sweet in raw ally, but it is a surface which they expect you to paint as it has file/ sanding marks from manufacture.
I'm thinking red with black stripe.