Just picked up a really nice S1 but the tank blistered badly.
I take it the petrol fumes leak out through the wall of the plastic tank??
Is there a cure prior to repainting??? pet seal etc

Been away but back now

Photos please...

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08 Specialized Langster

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200777997800? ... 26_rdc%3D1

Paid good money but 4.5k and really good nick thought it was well worth it.

Just thought, wonder if modern fuel is too blame if my memory serves me well i think Ducati have a law suit against them in the states due to ethanol levels in fuel??

Lost about peeling tanks on the forum...

Congrats on the bike, hope to see you on it soon. S1s rock!

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08 Specialized Langster

No real answers though, mine blistered after painting by dream machine, they did it again and I think its sorted, if not it'll be an aluminium tank i think.

Andy

I have also read that it is better to give your primer and then your paint ridiculously long cure times... both of which would mean using a spare tank for a while, for long term results.

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2006 XB12Ss..... 1998 S1W..... 1996 S2T
We do not need the help of our friends so much as confidence that they will help us when we need it. –Epicurus

To solve the tank acne problem you need to seal the tank with Caswell Epoxy Gas Tank Sealer GTS1750. It protects against the dreaded ethanol too. This stuff costs around £45, it creates a strong protective barrier similar to glass/porcelain on the inside of the tank thus preventing the petrol and fumes from coming into contact with the cheapo plastic tank. Once done you have your tank painted.

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FUBAR pilot

You only need two bikes in life-an S1 and a Multistrada!

J&S race paint (highly regarded bike painters) reckon that what ever sealant you use it will only be effective if you leave the tank to dry for as long as poss in a low temp oven after its been stripped to allow the fuel vapours to escape from the plastic. Even then it will only delay the process. Just sealing the inside will result in crud flaking off the inside and clogging up the fuel system.

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Buelling is exhillarating
But downhill bike racing is so terrifying it makes your arse grow teeth

No blistering on either of my tanks

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In a purple fug

But you are lucky

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.