Idiot biker of the day...

[duke63]

They probably would, but I think a dented tank shows I'm a mean muthafecka biker not to be messed with

Or a twot.

There was a project in the making before today.. I was going to do all the prep before and then post photos but this drop means I may as well go public with it

Dents need to be huge bollocks -shaped to pass that test.

[Kwacky]

My balls are so big they slapped the side of the tank

[rocket]

Was gutted for you when I looked round and saw the bike on the floor, however the idea for what to do to the bike sounds awesome.

[Kwacky]

I was hoping to sell the plastics and get some money back. I guess I still can but won't get as much. The tank is going to be the biggest pain but if I find a decent metal worker they do the hard work for me.

[Spudda]

however the idea for what to do to the bike sounds awesome.

I was going to ask if you knew what you need to replace the damaged parts but its now a question of what plans have you got for her ??

[Kwacky]

I had ordered a full set of white panels from a racer I know. I'm due to pick them up next month.

As for the tank the plan was to strip the paint, polish it and then lacquer it so I had a bare metal tank.

[Blade]

I was having a pee in a bush when it happened but was gutted I saw it on the floor.

On a positive note the project sounds amazing and I reckonnyou will still get good money for the black OEM plastics.

[duke63]

See now a bare metal tank with the carbon doodahs would look proper hard!

[Kwacky]

I've got the carbon swingarm covers to go on as well.

[duke63]

Some info on bare metal tanks here.

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[Kwacky]

Cheers Duke. That doesn't sound too promising.

I've got time to look at the options.

[duke63]

That 8 Ball company in Derbyshire do all the custom paint jobs for Staffs Triumph and their work is top notch. Might be worth giving them a call and seeing their view of it.

http://www.8ballcustompaintwork.com/#!__contact" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Blade]

What do Ducati do with the 1198sp and 1199r as both of those bikes have bare metal inserts on the tank.

Other option is paint silver with a metal flake Kwacky. I think that's what Ducati did with the 848 corse.

[duke63]

I think the Ducati tanks are alloy rather than steel, Blade.

[Blade]

Just another idea have you considered carbon wrap ?

[Spudda]

Kwacky ... I've just messaged my mate whos the manager at J&S Northwich ... he's always finding bits and pieces and I've asked him to look out for a 2009-2012 R9F, RAF RBF. tank

[Perkles]

I've painted lots of carbon and bare alloy bike frames successfully ,as long as the prep is spot on the lacquer will stick and look good

[Kwacky]

Thanks everyone for your help and hints.

I think I need a spare tank to work with as I'm using the bike all the time.

Having it sprayed to look metallic is an option.

I'll have a think.

[Rossgo]

Kwacky this is crap news but reading it all seems like you taking it all in your stride. Good luck with the project and maybe this warrants a 'Kwacky's project' thread!!

[D6]

Just seen this, sorry to hear it went over and hope you get it sorted.