Plastic fuel tank spreading becoming loose and not being properly attached to the motorcycle,leaving only one small bolt holding it on. Occurrence,once. Replaced by dealer but spreading again. Dealer says cant guarantee any replacements.
2007 Ducati Sport Classic fuel system complaints
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2007 ducati sport classic 1000. Tank was replaced from previous complaint about it being loose and spreading (odi number 10258487). Replacement tank has failed in the same manner in under two months. Will seek replacement again.
Ducati 2007 gt1000 (motorcycle) gas tank has deformed, spreading away from mounting points. Tank is not longer affixed to frame.
1- motorcycle under normal usage & conditions, purchased new from dealer. 2- after 14 months of operation, a gas tank deformation (spreading) appeared, possibly from tank material reaction to contact with gasoline. 3- the gas tank has been replaced under warranty by dealer, and sent back to the manufacturer. It seems manufacturer is aware of the defect and is willing to cover while vehicle is under warranty, but once the factory warranty expires, the manufacturer refuses to replace the defective part free of charge. This is a common problem on this particular model and manufacturer should address the issue and recall all potentially defective parts with new ones which are free of defects.
I have purchase a 2007 ducati sport classic 1000 1 and 1/2 years ago and recently found my gas tank is spreading apart. The gas tank has spread far enough where there is nothing holding the tank, I can lift the tank up away. I am very concern of the safety. There is a website people with a similar bike post there complain http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?s=be1a4d887f06512308d4a640c94c82e4&t=55155.
Fuel tank had blistered, replaced, blistered and buckled again, replaced. The bike is now off warranty, and I assume it's only a question of time before the tank goes again.
Gas tank on '07 ducati gt1000 is spreading apart. Tank is made of plastic and over time the tank has spread away from the front mounting brackets.
Fuel tank has spread approximately 1" and no longer fits the mounting points. Tank is loose and would separate from the frame in an accident.
I own a 2007 ducati gt1000. There is apparently a design flaw with the plastic composite gas tank in which the front bottom of the tank spreads out over time causing the front tank pegs to lose contact with the retaining brackets connected to the motorcycle frame. The result is that the tank is only secured to the frame by a single bolt at the rear of the tank. This could easily snap off in the event of a crash spilling fuel and possibly causing a fire. Ducati has agreed to replace the tank as the motorcycle is still under warranty. However, since this is a design flaw with the material, this issue will continue to recur.
Ducati sport 1000 fuel tank was loose upon delivery of new motorcycle. This seems to be a common problem related to this series of motorcycles. The fuel tank is held on by two rubber mounts at the front, and a single bolt at the rear of the assembly. In this case, the tank had spread about one inch and no longer would secure to the front mounts safely. The dealer replaced the tank on inspection, but I was encouraged by the community to file a report nonetheless.
Motorcycle fuel tank is spreading on its mounts; I.e., it is becoming looser and presents a safety hazard in that it may separate from its mountings altogether in the near future. There were no specific incidents occurring to cause this, as it appears to be a faulty design.
Fuel tank on 2007 ducati gt 1000 spreads and comes loose from forward tank mounts.
The fuel tank on my 2007 ducati sport classic 1000 has spread apart and no longer rests in the mounting points attached to the frame. I can physically move the tank up and down at least four or five inches and my concern is that in the event of an accident, the tank will detach from the motorcycle. My dealer claims they will "shim" the tank under warranty to make it fit, however, I'm not convinced that this will fix the problem, properly.
I own a 2007 ducati gt1000 motorcycle. The fuel tank is made of plastic and apparently is being damaged by the ethanol fuel. It has deformed to the point where the front mounts will not engage the mounting brackets on the frame. In my opinion this creates an unsafe condition that could result in the tank coming off in an accident and causing a fire. Ducati is aware of the problem but has done nothing to correct it, other than replace tanks under warranty for some owners. The replacement tanks have the same problem and will fail in the same manner. My dealer did not want to file a warranty claim and shimmied one of the mounts instead, which is only a temporary solution. The warranty has now expired on my motorcycle. I feel this is a defective design that should be corrected by a recall and replacement of the fuel tank with one that is compatible with ethanol fuel.
Fuel tank is spreading on the mounts and is now loose. I am able to lift off the tank by hand when it should be secure.
There has been a slow spreading of the gas tank on my ducat motorcycle (2007 sport 1000). The tank has spread so much it no longer sits on the fuel tank brackets and easily moves back and forth. In the event of a crash it could easily become dislodged. As of today no corrective action has been taken by my dealer.
I have a ducati sport classic gt1000 motorcycle with a plastic fuel tank. The fuel tank will spread and actually separate itself from the frame mounts. My motorcycle is out of the standard manufacturer's warranty, so they will do nothing to cover the issue with the fuel tank.
Fuel tank on motorcycle distorting so that the tank is no longer secured to the frame of the motorcycle.
Fuel tank distortion, causing tank to loosen from its mounting system. This problem has been a gradual occurrence over time.
Vehicle: 2007 ducati gt1000 the plastic fuel tank has distorted (I.e., spread) so that the forward attachment points no longer interlock. The tank is thus only held in place by a single bolt in the very rear. Pressure on the gas tank could thus easily result in a separation of the tank from the vehicle.
Gas tank on motorcycle is losing its shape and won't stay in holder to keep tank in place.
Deformation of plastic gas tank on ducati motorcycle so that the front mounting brackets no longer hold the tank in place.
Motorcycle polycarbonate (plastic) fuel tank made of materials that are spreading and sagging away from vehicle mounts. Fuel tank sags far enough away from mounts to potentially come loose from vehicle and cause fuel tank and fuel to come loose in the event of a fall from the machine. Manufacturer has not issued recall for problem that has been occurring for three years. Customers are given arbitrary replacement of fuel tanks under warranty. Replace fuel tanks have identical defect. Vehicles no longer covered by manufacturer warranty are no provided any option for unsafe fuel tank on motor vehicle. Various stop gap adjustments can be made to vehicle by customers but the continual degradation of polycarbonate fuel tank may continue. Filing this complaint upon purchase of machine no longer covered by manufacturer warranty.
Plastic fuel tank spreads at front mounts and becomes loose and easily dislodges. This can occur at anytime. Shims are added to correct the failure but tank may continue to spread.
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