FAQ on fuel tanks.......diff. specs for years / models, etc...

[2001chromo]

Thanks for the compliments for both Michelle's and my bikes.

Yeah, it seems as the bikes get newer they hold less fuel... logically it makes sense as the space on the underside of the tanks is bigger (cutting into the gas volume) on the newer tanks and then the plastics I imagine (but have not confirmed) are thicker material as well.

And both Michelle's 2002 and my 2001 will get about 140 when we beat on them, 160 on average and close to 190ish when we're miserly. And these #'s come from riding into the gas station with the engine still running... But I still get nervous if/when that infamous light goes on. Who knows what it's telling me in terms of distance, I just know it's HUNGRY!

I've had to push em and it's no fun!

[ducpainter]

The skin on the plastic tank is very thick. They are heavy too.

[HermanTheTemp]

well, looks like all the info is here, and pretty clear cut as well.

at a later date, if it becomes necessary, i will clean this all up and submit it for a FAQ. For now, keep adding input if you got it.

Here are a couple pictures of tanks which fit the S2R1000
1. obvious- the stock tank. note how the hinge sits around the solid piece on the tank
2. older IE tank- uses a different hinge which sits inside the pieces attached to the tank (didnt have it in hand when the pic was taken)

[TerribleTabo]

Originally Posted by 2001cromo

In 2005/2006 (in the US at least) all the tanks went to plastic. These tanks have the same cutout underneath for battery and airbox. But have a different fuel filter/pump system that bolts into the bottom of the tank. They only have a gascap on the top of the tank and they use a different mechanism for the hinge.

2007 From what I hear, the S4RS tanks are very differently shaped too. But I've not seen one to tell you what those differences are compared to others.

HTH

Are you sure? I have a 2005 M1000s & I thought the tank was metal. It is dented on the side, and I was about to swap it for a used 2003 M620ie tank I just had repainted.

:-\

[2001chromo]

Originally Posted by TerribleTabo

Are you sure? I have a 2005 M1000s & I thought the tank was metal. It is dented on the side, and I was about to swap it for a used 2003 M620ie tank I just had repainted.

:-\

I should have been more clear. I've updated the above timeline to include " In 2005 (But there's still a few Metals that were being depleted from stock, hence the 2 year span to actually completely change to plastic) simple check to confim, just check if a magnet sticks to it.

[HermanTheTemp]

Originally Posted by TerribleTabo

Are you sure? I have a 2005 M1000s & I thought the tank was metal. It is dented on the side, and I was about to swap it for a used 2003 M620ie tank I just had repainted.

:-\

that is the same tank i fit on my S2r1k [thumbsup]

should be no problem

[chris]

Originally Posted by 2001cromo

2007 From what I hear, the S4RS tanks are very differently shaped too. But I've not seen one to tell you what those differences are compared to others.

HTH

It absolutely is different... check out the parts catalog... testa s4r has oval fuel pump flange.

[iBike]

Filed this in another thread, but it is useful here, too:

Ducati Performance CF: SKU code #96922200B

From "FITS ON" link:

Fuel tank
This item fits the following models:
Monster
1000 2005, 2004
1000 Dark 2003
1000S 2005, 2004, 2003
620 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
620 Capirex 2004
620 Dark 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
620 Dark Single Disc 2004
620 Matrix 2004
620S 2003, 2002
750 2002
750 Dark 2002
750S 2002
800 2004
800 Dark 2003
800S 2003
900 2002
900 Dark 2002
S4 2002, 2001
S4 Fogarty 2002
S4R 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
S4R S Testastretta 2007

[uncrameses]

Originally Posted by ducpainter

Nice post Terry. I think that the S4 tank was different. Maybe Rameses will chime in. He got a FI tank of the same year and something didn't clear.

You're right. (About the tank and me chiming in. ;D )

I tried to fit a vertical battery FI tank to my S4 by rearranging the battery. Didn't work.

There's another difference in the tanks. Not all fuel injected tanks are created equal.

It's hard to describe the location, but here goes. On the vertical part of the underside of the tank just in front of the seat/tank merger, the vertical battery tanks have a bulge in them.

On that piece of the tank that comes down to meet up with the frame, the inside part of the tank will hit the left side of the head of the vertical cylinder on a 4v engine whereas it clears a 2v.

Hope this helps even if a bit long winded.

[elmercurrie]

will the gas tank from a 2005 DUCATI MONSTER 650/620 fit a 2003 Monster 800Sie?