Tank question.

15-06-2017, 10:36 AM

Hi everyone,i'm a newby,i've got a s4r monster 2003 plate,underneath the fuel tank is a bag containing some sort of powder,can anyone tell me what it is for,cheers.

bobbertandsammy · 15-06-2017, 11:24 AM

Welcome in buddy, as for the bag? Probably best to keep it away from anyone in uniform I imagine

Mr Gazza · 15-06-2017, 11:36 AM

That's not a standard fitment.
Has the bike been recently imported from Columbia, or had a trip abroad to Amsterdam?

Post some pictures of the bag and powder...But don't get your fingerprints on it.

Dirty · 15-06-2017, 01:24 PM

It's for making you ride faster when the police are chasing

Darren69 · 15-06-2017, 01:45 PM

It's probably fairy dust. It's rumored, and I had heard that it came as standard in some limited amounts with some higher spec Monsters so you can fly!

Of course it might be something mundane like silica gel, either that or you've bought an ex. drug mule Ducati.

Char · 15-06-2017, 01:59 PM

I'm thinking previous owner maybe had leather/latex issues and its baby powder

Not GT's is it?

utopia · 15-06-2017, 02:30 PM

Aw bugger, did I leave one in there when I sold it ?

Jez900ie · 15-06-2017, 02:35 PM

Some might suggest rolling up a fiver and taking a sample? However it might be better to view these videos to give you greater knowledge!
http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...-to-test-coke/

stopintime · 15-06-2017, 05:12 PM

I hate to ruin the party, but my answer is nevertheless sound deadening material - if black rectangular 8 x 10 inches....

slob · 15-06-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stopintime

I hate to ruin the party, but my answer is nevertheless sound deadening material - if black rectangular 8 x 10 inches....

^^^
what he said

Flip · 15-06-2017, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stopintime

I hate to ruin the party, but my answer is nevertheless sound deadening material - if black rectangular 8 x 10 inches....

WTF!!! Sound deadening??? Really???

Well you might as well throw that straight in the bin then.

Especially if it's not going to help fund some carbon or billet goodies.

slob · 15-06-2017, 10:27 PM

Yep, injected Monsters have a little 'duvet' held under the tank with four bits of velcro, to reduce noise from the airbox

utopia · 15-06-2017, 10:55 PM

I've come across a similar thing, but it was bigger and folded over most of the underside of the tank.
.... on a secondhand tank that I nearly bought.
That was a carby tank though, as far as I remember.

jerry · 16-06-2017, 01:04 AM

my S4 does not and has never had any sound deadeniing material uder the tank its a 2001 model

but i have seen 2 S4r and an St4 with some kind of foam pad velcro mounted under tank they were 2003-2005 models

Dirty · 16-06-2017, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

Yep, injected Monsters have a little 'duvet' held under the tank with four bits of velcro, to reduce noise from the airbox

Were they full of 'powder'?

15-06-2017, 10:36 AM	#1
terry hudson Guest Posts: n/a	Tank question. Hi everyone,i'm a newby,i've got a s4r monster 2003 plate,underneath the fuel tank is a bag containing some sort of powder,can anyone tell me what it is for,cheers.

15-06-2017, 11:36 AM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,806	That's not a standard fitment. Has the bike been recently imported from Columbia, or had a trip abroad to Amsterdam? Post some pictures of the bag and powder...But don't get your fingerprints on it. __________________

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15-06-2017, 01:45 PM	#5
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	It's probably fairy dust. It's rumored, and I had heard that it came as standard in some limited amounts with some higher spec Monsters so you can fly! Of course it might be something mundane like silica gel, either that or you've bought an ex. drug mule Ducati. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

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Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Some might suggest rolling up a fiver and taking a sample? However it might be better to view these videos to give you greater knowledge! http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...-to-test-coke/ __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

15-06-2017, 11:24 AM	#2
bobbertandsammy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hamilton Bike: M900 Posts: 196	Welcome in buddy, as for the bag? Probably best to keep it away from anyone in uniform I imagine

15-06-2017, 01:59 PM	#6
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	I'm thinking previous owner maybe had leather/latex issues and its baby powder Not GT's is it?

15-06-2017, 02:30 PM	#7
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Aw bugger, did I leave one in there when I sold it ?

15-06-2017, 05:12 PM	#9
stopintime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oslo Bike: S2r Posts: 426	I hate to ruin the party, but my answer is nevertheless sound deadening material - if black rectangular 8 x 10 inches....

15-06-2017, 10:27 PM	#12
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,711	Yep, injected Monsters have a little 'duvet' held under the tank with four bits of velcro, to reduce noise from the airbox

15-06-2017, 10:55 PM	#13
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	I've come across a similar thing, but it was bigger and folded over most of the underside of the tank. .... on a secondhand tank that I nearly bought. That was a carby tank though, as far as I remember.

16-06-2017, 01:04 AM	#14
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,818	my S4 does not and has never had any sound deadeniing material uder the tank its a 2001 model but i have seen 2 S4r and an St4 with some kind of foam pad velcro mounted under tank they were 2003-2005 models __________________ MONSTERMAN