My new tank (07 gt1000), replaced less then two months ago has already started to spread. I will continue to request a replacement until they get it right. If the paint or other issues occur on any of the replacements I'll go back. I purchased the bike new, paid the dealer and Ducati a very fair price (did not over-bargin) know that if I had issues I'd expect them resolved to new and defect free standards. Extra shims, bumbs, bulges and defects were not part of the deal. CT also has a lemon law. So if needed I'll execise that if that can't get this resolved.The dealer is very supportive, and I don't expect issue. I just hope Ducati gets out a plastic formula for the tanks so "new" tanks will not spread. I had heard it was in the works.