Various after market tanks are available. The installation, adjustment, or replacement instructions are listed below. These steps follow the unconventional guidelines I used for these tank swaps. BEFORE SHOT.
(Figure 1: Location of Tank attachment points)
(Figure 2: Tank Bolt & Fastening Clips/Pins)
1. There's a fastening pin holding the bolt in place to plant the tank (1) to the center frame of the Ducati Monster.
2. Carefully life the clip off the sensors array plugs (2) connecting the tank to the instrument cluster.
3. Remove fuel nosels (3 & 4) from the tank. Acheive this by pinching the rings around the nosel tips and vertically lift the rubber gaskets off the lid.
4.Tightening clips (5 & 6) are attached to the hose, remove them and the hose by squeezing the prongs together.
5. Remove the tips by rotating the metal tips from the tank.
6.Transfering the tightening clips and hoses (5 & 6) can be done at this time to the new tank.
7. Have a drain pan or bucket ready for emptying the tank.
(Figure 3: Hex key removal of tank fuel filter)
(Figure 4: Transferring the Fuel Filter)
8. Unfasten radial gas cap screws with a piece from the hex key set. The appropriate size key should be able to remove all screws including the hidden screw shown in the follow photograph.
(Figure 6: Gas Cap Hidden Screw)
(Figure 7: Tank / Ignition Clip)
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Various images taken from Official Ducati Manual.
