Fuel Tank Repairs - Any thoughts?

Rob B · 07-Dec-2003, 20:01

Has anyone had cause to price a fuel tank recently? I was interested how much a new one goes for.

Rgds,

Rob

[Edited on 8-12-2003 by rob41b]

nelly · 07-Dec-2003, 21:19

A new one for a 996/748 is £940

I know where there is one a lot cheaper though

Rob B · 08-Dec-2003, 08:26

I have had a disaster with my 888 tank. Few nasty dents and ripped mounting lugs.

Given the potentially heart stopping price for a new one, does anyone know of a skilled repair type?

I am thinking that you could easily run up a hell of a bill for the work and by the time Dream Machine have charged £300 up to repaint it, a new one might start to make sense - assuming they are still available.

Has anyone been through this recently? How much do you think it'll cost to get it all back in shape?

Thanks,

Rob

skidlids · 08-Dec-2003, 09:19

Rob
Try giving Brancato or Baines a shout, either may have a 2nd hand one around or Tony may be able to sort yours out.
But first give Jim at Bike Enders a shout on 01708 455530 as he usually has a few 851 and 888 parts around.

http://www.brancatoengineering.freeserve.co.uk/
Kev

[Edited on 8-12-2003 by skidlids]

Lee1980 · 08-Dec-2003, 19:22

My tank on my grey 748s is being replaced due to the steering damper rubbing on the tank. Thought about £600 but £940 jesus.

Glad I'm not footing the bill

Thanks

Lee1980

funkyboogalooo · 11-Dec-2003, 18:29

Started my own bike painting business up and tank repairs are a regular. Send me a couple of pics if you like and i'll give you a price.
bike.doctor@ntlworld.com
cheers
mike

Old Yella · 11-Dec-2003, 21:36

Where you at Funky?

Might have some work for you?

Read Pronto and you will see the reason!

Jools · 12-Dec-2003, 09:36

Quote:

Originally posted by nelly
A new one for a 996/748 is £940

Just shows that all manufacturers indulge in rip off prices for spare parts...when you think of it, you're paying approx 10% of the cost of a brand new 749S...just for a tank !!!!

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07-Dec-2003, 20:01	#1
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Fuel Tank Repairs - Any thoughts? Has anyone had cause to price a fuel tank recently? I was interested how much a new one goes for. Rgds, Rob [Edited on 8-12-2003 by rob41b] Reply

07-Dec-2003, 21:19	#2
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) A new one for a 996/748 is £940 I know where there is one a lot cheaper though Reply

08-Dec-2003, 19:22	#5
Lee1980 Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Xdaivel Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bristol Mood: Xdiavel..awesome!! Shheeessssshhhhh!!!!! My tank on my grey 748s is being replaced due to the steering damper rubbing on the tank. Thought about £600 but £940 jesus. Glad I'm not footing the bill Thanks Lee1980 Reply

11-Dec-2003, 18:29	#6
funkyboogalooo Registered Forum User Posts: 3 Join Date: Oct 2003 tank repairs Started my own bike painting business up and tank repairs are a regular. Send me a couple of pics if you like and i'll give you a price. bike.doctor@ntlworld.com cheers mike Reply

11-Dec-2003, 21:36	#7
Old Yella Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Kawasaki ZX10r D6f, Dawes XC2.4, Planet X Superlight Pro Carbon Posts: 1,428 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire. Mood: aving a laff Where you at Funky? Might have some work for you? Read Pronto and you will see the reason! Reply