Fuel Tank Removal

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KarlKani said:
oh yeah on the SSTK Pierobon SF you need shorter bolts or spacers, I kept that lower shield on with STK SF and removed it with SBK SF
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I wanted to keep the bt you remove with the key because it’s a perfect place for the data logger and access is required to access the data. I had been under the impression that the lower plastic part would fit but it certainly does not seem to.
 
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@andyb

Thanks. The subframe seems to contact the lower cover at the bottom of the hole for the license plate holder and prevents it closing up. I’ll have another look after I’ve finished my beer.

Did you not have any issues routing the cable to the lock?
 
The pierbon piece looks like a streetfighter subframe made out of aluminum (instead of cast iron). The Panigale dry wt. is called out 11 lbs less than a SF. The only real difference between the 2 bikes is the rear subframe and the fairings or lack of. And this is what 2/3 the weight of the stock pani part?
 
baggerman said:
Be nice. We've all been there. He was hoping for a nice day playing with his motorcycle without having to modify multiple parts.
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It’s like this is the first time he’s actually wrenched on a Ducati…

Working on a Ducati is like a Russian nesting doll. You need to take a part of to access the part that’s blocking the part that’s blocking the part that’s blocking the part you’re trying to get to
 
baggerman said:
The pierbon piece looks like a streetfighter subframe made out of aluminum (instead of cast iron). The Panigale dry wt. is called out 11 lbs less than a SF. The only real difference between the 2 bikes is the rear subframe and the fairings or lack of. And this is what 2/3 the weight of the stock pani part?
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I forgot to weigh it, I was having so much ‘fun’ trying to fit it… 🤣

I’d really like to get a handle on why the plastic doesn’t fit as I’m sure it should. Holes for bolts pretty much line up and I managed to route the cable for the lock but the frame stops the lower plastic cover from fitting. 🤷‍♂️
 
spooky said:
I forgot to weigh it, I was having so much ‘fun’ trying to fit it… 🤣

I’d really like to get a handle on why the plastic doesn’t fit as I’m sure it should. Holes for bolts pretty much line up and I managed to route the cable for the lock but the frame stops the lower plastic cover from fitting. 🤷‍♂️
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Break out the Dremel
 
I’ve looked at it again and played around with it a bit in the hope that I’m doing something daft with fitment but the only way it will fit is to remove some of the plastic from the lower cover that’s around the holes that the licence plate holder would attach to. That’s the part that is stopping it from fitting.

No idea why Andy didn’t have this issue, assuming he’d have told me if he did, being helpful and all that.

Not a particularly big deal but I am a bit surprised that this should be necessary as I was under the impression that this was designed to work with the OEM parts.

Oh well, aftermarket, etc. :rolleyes:
 
That did the trick. Injunearring…

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Ready to put it all back together!

I have no idea why, but I really like seeing the bike like this…
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It’s also interesting learning how it goes together, although I prefer riding it to working on it.
 

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