Plastic Tank Swell...

[Jam911]

So is the best way to store a tank over the Winter:

Remove it from the bike

Drain the tank and dry it out.

And store in a warm dry place until Spring

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by Jam911

So is the best way to store a tank over the Winter:

Remove it from the bike

Drain the tank and dry it out.

And store in a warm dry place until Spring

Are we talking about the fuel tank or the rider here?

[Ron1000]

Anybody had swelling on the 1100 evo? Either I’ve never suffered from it or I’m not noticing it

[SunEye]

Originally Posted by Ron1000

Anybody had swelling on the 1100 evo? Either I’ve never suffered from it or I’m not noticing it

On that version of Monster the tank is hidden by the removable tank panels. It can swell without it being visible with the panels in place.

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Ron1000

Anybody had swelling on the 1100 evo? Either I’ve never suffered from it or I’m not noticing it

One for you here, Ron!

I was surprised to find that Beater in Japan now offer an aluminium tank for the 696/796/1100. I wouldn't have thought there was the demand for them to go to the trouble of adding this to their range. At 21 litres, it gives a very useful capacity increase over the standard 13.5. The undressed welds around the mounting points are a bit disappointing though as they will be highly visible.






I've already seen one of their S4RS tanks being prepped by Image Design Custom and a lovely piece of work it was too. But at over £2,000 before shipping and taxes, you've got to really want one.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ter#post572540

[Jam911]

Originally Posted by Darkness

Are we talking about the fuel tank or the rider here?

Yes........

[slob]

Originally Posted by Jam911

So is the best way to store a tank over the Winter:

Remove it from the bike

Drain the tank and dry it out.

And store in a warm dry place until Spring

If it’s already swolen yes, then in the spring fit it dry to check if it’s recovered it’s original shape, if yes (or close) seal the insides with suitable epoxy to prevent reccurence.

[Jam911]

Originally Posted by slob

If it’s already swolen yes, then in the spring fit it dry to check if it’s recovered it’s original shape, if yes (or close) seal the insides with suitable epoxy to prevent reccurence.

It is not already swollen I am trying to prevent it happening