Has your tank expanded - Page 2

2000mfile · 01-02-13, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Hokie

There is zero issue on our bikes. We have metal tanks. The expanding tanks are plastic. Not sure why this is posted on the 675 forum. As stated, it's more of a problem on the older Speed triples/Sprints/Daytonas (955 motor only, I believe).

Yep. My 2000 Sprint ST is experincing this.

jdgun_13 · 01-02-13, 17:18

was wondering why this was brought up on the site?....

If you own a ride with a plastic tank it is indeed just a matter or when you will have an issue.. Ethanol is not even remotely good for the plastic tanks.
Thankfully my 1098 has not had an issue,but i make sure no ethanol fuel goes into the bike.

Kobo1 · 01-02-13, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hokie

Not sure why this is posted on the 675 forum.

Try not to be elitist. It's unbecoming for a motorcyclist....

Kobo

JohnB · 01-02-13, 21:00

I traded in a Ducati Multistrada with this ethanol related issue for my steel-tanked Street Triple. There's no issue with the steel tank.

afronamasaki · 01-03-13, 20:38

I bought the girl friend a 2010 monster and already on the second tank. Huge gas leak that stank up the whole house from the garage. That would be the third time the monster has been in the shop for warranty.

carnage.inc · 01-03-13, 22:33

Sounds like the weight savings isn't even remotely close to the disadvantages.

toddsbrick · 01-05-13, 13:15

I removed charcoal filter. The line always kinked causing the prob on my 2007...

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jdgun_13 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fixing my own $hit! Posts: 1,573	was wondering why this was brought up on the site?.... If you own a ride with a plastic tank it is indeed just a matter or when you will have an issue.. Ethanol is not even remotely good for the plastic tanks. Thankfully my 1098 has not had an issue,but i make sure no ethanol fuel goes into the bike. __________________ 2005-ZX-6R 2006-675 2012 Ozark Rat Raid attendee (sold) 2007-1098 2011-675R
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JohnB Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 28	I traded in a Ducati Multistrada with this ethanol related issue for my steel-tanked Street Triple. There's no issue with the steel tank.
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afronamasaki Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fenix Posts: 1,110	I bought the girl friend a 2010 monster and already on the second tank. Huge gas leak that stank up the whole house from the garage. That would be the third time the monster has been in the shop for warranty. __________________ I think it would be more ironic if I was made of iron
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carnage.inc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: kempner Posts: 1,139	Sounds like the weight savings isn't even remotely close to the disadvantages.
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toddsbrick Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8	I removed charcoal filter. The line always kinked causing the prob on my 2007... Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App
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