Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > General Motorcycles only > Plastic petrol tank expansion problem

[jerryz]

steel aftermarket tanks now in production from China expected late 2012 for all affected models will solve the issue .

[bradders]

Originally Posted by jerryz

steel aftermarket tanks now in production from China expected late 2012 for all affected models will solve the issue .

and you reckon Ducati will give them free?! If you're going to spend teh money, and alloy one would be my prerference

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by bradders

If you're going to spend teh money, and alloy one would be my prerference

Never the long term solution as Alloy tanks will develop there own issues after years of use due to fatigue/vibration

I own a 2006 S2R with 15000 miles on it complete with Plastic Tank, no signs of any distortion, so as mentioned its probably related to the fuels E10 content in the states