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Title: Gas Tank Paint
Post by: mychaelruiz on April 22, 2015, 04:22:39 PM

I have an 04 Cafe Sport that had the gas tank replaces several years ago as a result of warping. Previous owner had it taken care of under warranty. Nice
Yesterday I noticed that the paint has bilstered. A bubble the size of a dime has surfaced on the side of the tank. Has this happened to anyone? I suspect this would not be a dealer issue so much as the importer. Being an 04 is there any chance of getting this replaced by Moto Guzzi?
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Gas Tank Paint
Post by: andrewdonald1 on April 22, 2015, 05:54:53 PM

Quote from: mar on April 22, 2015, 04:22:39 PM

I have an 04 Cafe Sport that had the gas tank replaces several years ago as a result of warping. Previous owner had it taken care of under warranty. Nice
Yesterday I noticed that the paint has bilstered. A bubble the size of a dime has surfaced on the side of the tank. Has this happened to anyone? I suspect this would not be a dealer issue so much as the importer. Being an 04 is there any chance of getting this replaced by Moto Guzzi?
Thanks in advance.

I had blisters form on my 13 NTX.
Replaced under warranty. 
I questioned whether it was due to Ethanol in the gas.. the response was probably a crappy paint job.
I suspect its Ethanol leaching thru..

Title: Re: Gas Tank Paint
Post by: mychaelruiz on April 23, 2015, 04:02:16 PM

No help from the dealer. Is there an importer number?
I know chances are really quite slim.

Title: Re: Gas Tank Paint
Post by: LaGrasta on April 23, 2015, 06:07:07 PM

11 years old, no. No dealer or manufacturer of any marque would.

Title: Re: Gas Tank Paint
Post by: canuguzzi on April 23, 2015, 06:37:44 PM

My 13 Norge has started blistering, just one so far but it too is dime sized. Blister is coming up through the top though, you can feel it above the surface.