2005 Ducati Monster S2 R Fuel system Problems

“My 2005 Ducati monster s2r800 has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions have increased and it does not sit correctly in the frame and it now its getting close to the ignition switch. Its the original tank , started to show few bubbles here and there! Might be warping! I worry about my safety and as well of others. And hope this gets resolve.”

“Plastic gas tank has expanded and warped, causing tank vents to stop working effectively. Gasoline now leaks and sprays extensively from the top of the tank, covering the tank and surrounding areas with gasoline. Gasoline also leaks extensively from the overflow tube onto my garage floor. The expansion has also made it very difficult to access the front tank release latch. I mainly observe this while the motorcycle is stationary in my garage. The gasoline fumes are always present in the garage. …”

“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 handle bars 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 correctly. I have not significantly modified my motorcycle. …”

“I have a 2005 Ducati monster s2r800. The fuel tank began to distort in shape. It no longer fit properly on the frame. The exterior started showing warping, and pimple like blemishes. The tank expanded far enough where it started to rub the ignition key housing. Eventually the tank had a very likely chance of leaking once the key housing rubs through the tank. Ducati replaced the fuel tank under emission warranty .the dealership could not reassure me that the replacement tank is of a non warping material.”

“The plastic fuel tank on my 2005 Ducati monster is swelling. The rubber mounts that set on the frame are now almost to the point where they don't contact the frame. There are noticeable ripples on the side of the tank. It has also affected the tank closing latch to the point where it has to be manipulated to lift the tank for maintenance versus just a simple lifting of the latch w/ no effort. I am very concerned that the continued swelling will eventually cause the tank to separate and leak fuel.”