[franco46]

The main niggle I have with my 1098 is the limited range (average seems around 90/115 miles before fill-up). The tank won`t take the supposed 4.1 gallons as the fuel pump is in the tank and obviously reduces the capacity.(4.1G is without the pump)--and some of the mileage differences posted are doubtless due to the difference in the US and UK gallon, as well as which exhaust /ECU is fitted.The tank range is still too small for me,despite my bike being completely standard and so likely to produce the best mileage. Anyway, I`ve found two enlarged gas tanks--one from emoto in the UK (carbon 24 litres) and one from eti fuelcel in California (22L-also carbon). Both will be around £1k, delivered to my home in the UK.There`s little info on emoto`s site re their tank but eti`s looks good and they seem to have a lot of experience.(spoke to one of their guys who was very helpful). If anyone has used one of their tanks I`d be grateful for your advice to help me choose.
I contacted the Ducati factory but they wouldn`t confirm if they were going to make a larger tank for the 1098 as they did for the 999.......

 

[jamiemac]

Hi,

Personally I'd go with the eti fuelcel as they have a lot of experience with Kevlar tanks. Most kevlar tanks I've seen leak after a while. The eti fuelcel is guaranteed not to. Plus emoto are a dodgy bunch to say the least... I certainly wouldn't pay up front for anything from them as you'll have a 50/50 chance of ever seeing the product or your money again.

Jamie

The main niggle I have with my 1098 is the limited range (average seems around 90/115 miles before fill-up). The tank won`t take the supposed 4.1 gallons as the fuel pump is in the tank and obviously reduces the capacity.(4.1G is without the pump)--and some of the mileage differences posted are doubtless due to the difference in the US and UK gallon, as well as which exhaust /ECU is fitted.The tank range is still too small for me,despite my bike being completely standard and so likely to produce the best mileage. Anyway, I`ve found two enlarged gas tanks--one from emoto in the UK (carbon 24 litres) and one from eti fuelcel in California (22L-also carbon). Both will be around £1k, delivered to my home in the UK.There`s little info on emoto`s site re their tank but eti`s looks good and they seem to have a lot of experience.(spoke to one of their guys who was very helpful). If anyone has used one of their tanks I`d be grateful for your advice to help me choose.
I contacted the Ducati factory but they wouldn`t confirm if they were going to make a larger tank for the 1098 as they did for the 999.......

 

[franco46]

Thanks Jamie--I prefer the ETI at first glance as well.Hopefully I`ll get some feedback from those who`ve used this product as I don`t want to rely on advertising alone. Agree about carbon tanks leaking(which is why I did`nt fancy emoto`s tank--) --ETI must use something else to stop leaks. Have you had bad experiences with emoto? I`ve used them a good bit in the past without problems, but maybe I`ve been lucky!

 

[jamilsiddique]

Franco,

When you have decided, received and fitted your new tank I would be interested in your freedback as to how it affects ride comfort and the handling of the bike. I have the same issue riding around Malaysia, I have to fill up at almost every fuel stop on the highway as I can't do beyond 150 clicks before the fuel light comes on. And If I am caning it, then it's a real worry to ensure I get to the next stop.

REf Emoto, I have never heard a good thing to be said about them since I have been on this forum.

regards

 

[HORNETDRIVER]

Maybe you haven't noticed...

Now, you guys DO know that you don't have to stop when the yellow light comes on...right? (sorry, the smart-a$$ gene has no "off" switch)

I get usually get 125-130 miles out of a highway tank before getting the reserve light. With a gallon (+or-) left that's another 35-40 miles (on the road).

Admittedly, I think it needs a bigger tank and the eti is definitely the way to go. Endorsed by Doug Chandler, they are head and shoulders over anything available to us mortal men. (The factories one-offs don't count). And for around $1100 (plus paint), it's a hell of a lot cheaper than a replacement!

HORNETDRIVER

 

[franco46]

Yeah, I`ve never got more than 100miles before the yellow light or more than 25miles after it comes on before running dry. That can be an issue even in some areas of the UK (Northern Scotland for instance ,especially on Sundays),never mind remoter areas of continental Europe. Hence the interest in a larger tank--I`ve resorted to carrying a couple of litres of fuel in a camping bottle for emergencies which I`m not too happy about.....
If /when I get the tank I`ll report on the results but that`ll be a couple of months at least.

 

[996turbo]

100 miles tops! then 20-25 with light on. been stranded once and nearly stranded a couple of times! My buddies new MV F4 does 140 miles before the light! how do they achieve this? We compared our tanks and his is a tiny bit bigger on the top 2 edges, they flare out. I think he must have his fuel pump outside the tank. MV is a better design if you ask me, the 1098 frame is not crammed enough, we compared our bikes with panels removed and his is jammed tight, which indicates to me that they've used the space better. Just a thought.

 

[franco46]

I`m sure the MV has it`s fuel pump inside the tank-same as the 1098. I don`t think it`s a question of the MV being a better design--it`s tank is simply bigger at 21 litres. Same applies to the Brutale which has a 19 L tank compared to the Monster S4RS at 13.5L.
Regarding the "cramming" of their respective frames that`s surely down to the differences in packaging a 90 degree V-twin and an inline four. I had an early F4 1000--great bike but more cramped than the 999/1098.The fuel mapping was dire as well-maybe it`s been sorted on the later bikes ,but it was bad enough to be unnerving on mine.I just prefer twins to fours.

 

[Stimacsays]

I have the eti fuelcell, but not on the bike yet. Things move very slow in Eastern Montana. It should be done with paint soon.
www.motowheels.com have one on there 1098. The S damper needs a small amout taken off. See there bike.
www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=757%7CDucati&productID=5952&showDetail=1&categoryID=846|848%2F1098%20Bodywork&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts

 

[FlyerLen]

Your mileage may vary...

Now, you guys DO know that you don't have to stop when the yellow light comes on...right? (sorry, the smart-a$$ gene has no "off" switch)

I get usually get 125-130 miles out of a highway tank before getting the reserve light. With a gallon (+or-) left that's another 35-40 miles (on the road).
HORNETDRIVER

Interesting. My light came on today at 75 miles. I filled up with 3.31 gallons at 95.4 miles. That’s 28.8 MPG and pretty much standard for me (28-32 MPG). I burn 91 octane and ride surface streets to the 405 every day, 80-100 MPH, 16 miles each way.

 

[dagor6]

The ETI is usually something people love, but here in the US they're usually a lot more expensive, the exchange rate is helping you out on the price, especially with the lack of VAT.

 

[apone]

can I fab the tank cap from my original tank into the ETI fuelcel? I'd rather keep the locking option and don't want a separate key for the fuelcel...