2007 Ducati S2R1000: fuel pump failure

Filed Sep 11, 2011 · Fuel system · NY

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which I believe has begun to expand and corrode inside the gas cap housing. This expansion is causing the gas cap to shift, allowing gasoline to leak out because the cap no longer seals properly. *tr I have not modified my motorcycle. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. The dealer who sold this bike to the original owner went out of business and I am the second owner. I took the motorcycle to another ducati dealer who informed me that the expansion and corrosion was not normal and that I should contact the federal safety agency. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now because gasoline spills when I ride it and water frequently gets into the gas tank causing the engine to malfunction, which has LED to unsafe riding and handling.

Filed Apr 17, 2011 · Fuel system · NJ

The fuel tank on my ducati s2r800 has warped due to the ethanol in gas. Gas leaked from the tank because the fuel pump gasket could not properly function due to the warping. Ducati's poor manufacturing of these gas tanks has caused this problem.

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 6,600 miles · DC

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to deform and presents a significant safety hazard. The outer dimensions of the tank have increased and it no longer functions properly, the handlebars hit it on turning, and the tank & tank latch press against the ignition switch housing. The tank latch is inoperable and the tank's rubber pads no longer sit on the frame. The tank material appears to have expanded inside as well, decreasing the fuel capacity of the tank. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. There have been no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I am a doctoral-trained chemist and am concerned that this defect will result in decreased integrity of the tank and lead to tank rupture or worse, may lead to a serious crash! Some research that the tank is constructed of a polyamide material (pa6), which is a known absorber of water to ~8 weight percent by mass. This effect is magnified in the fuels containing ethanol and leads to decreased polymer performance. It appears ducati is currently replacing defective tanks with tanks constructed of similar materials, which are subject to the same issues. Moreover, the epa is currently considering an increase in the ethanol content of fuel; an act that will lead to accelerated degradation of the tank materials. This is simply unacceptable! I have taken the bike to a dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory). The dealer indicated it would be several weeks before the claim was either approved or denied. I am particularly concerned that my tank will be replaced with one of the same material, as its failure in a similar time frame would extend it beyond the 5 year warranty covering parts of the fueling system.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · AZ

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, but at this point I was instructed by the dealer not to even try to open it unless absolutely necessary as it would be incredibly difficult to close. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they are in the process of replacing the tank. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding. My issue is with a 2007 ducati monster 695 which was not on the drop down menu for that year. I selected s2r1000 which is the closest available model to mine.

Filed Aug 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · WI

My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory). They offered to cover part of the cost of a new tank. The replacement would be the exact same product as my defective tank. I expect the new tank would begin to deform just like the one I have. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. If the tank swells enough, it will split open and I am concerned this will happen while I am riding. Please note: my vehicle model is not listed in the pulldown menu. It is a 2007 ducati monster 695. I selected a 2007 ducati monster s2r, as it has a similar, if not identical, gas tank to mine.