Does this look swollen to you? :) - Ducati.ms

nele22 · Nov 14th, 2011, 11:54 am

Finally had the chance to take some good photos of my tank. I am sending them to the dealer right now.

How does this tank look? For what it's worth it is a 2010 with 6,000 miles.This is the original tank.

nele22 · Nov 14th, 2011, 12:35 pm

Should I take this thing in to the dealer?

Oahu_fighter_pilot · Nov 14th, 2011, 12:46 pm

It's displaying symptoms of a swollen tank...how about the keyguard, is it rubbing on the steering damper bracket?

The two tanks that have been replaced on my SF were displaying those symtoms when I requested replacements...it's up to you when you take it in to your dealer, will the dealer accept your pics as evidence of swelling and order you a new tank, or do you have to physically present the bike to them.

nele22 · Nov 14th, 2011, 12:49 pm

Not rubbing on the bracket yet but it is close. Fortunately the dealer is accepting the pics or so they say. We shall see. Crossing my fingers since they are two hours away.

two-boot-nj · Nov 14th, 2011, 12:52 pm

The pic's look similar to what was happening on mine. Mine is in the shop now for replacement..... First one

As mentioned also look at the keyguard digging in from the dampner....

nele22 · Nov 14th, 2011, 1:08 pm

Check that. I just went to the garage and looked. The left leg side of the ignition cover is digging into the damper mount.

flynbulldog · Nov 14th, 2011, 1:39 pm

Nele, time for a new tank.

nele22 · Nov 14th, 2011, 1:40 pm

O goodie.....

Gochurush · Nov 14th, 2011, 2:22 pm

its a swollen tank... get it changed.. my second tank is swollen and i'm waiting for the third one from duc..... one more tank and here i come lemon law...

nele22 · Nov 14th, 2011, 2:24 pm

I wonder if the lemon law will hold up. Please keep us informed.