Cromo Tank - Not so cromo?

chipazzo · August 29, 2008, 01:34:33 PM

So I'm crusing ebay for tanks and I see this... -> linky

It's listed as a cromo, and my it's shiny. But my question here (and to the seller) is don't the cromo tanks all have an embossed ducati logo on them? I don't see one here. I just wanted to throw this out there incase this listing is not 100% accurate.

He Man · August 29, 2008, 01:40:53 PM

Its just a sticker that can easily be peeled of with a sharp knoife and some oil or degreaser.

chipazzo · August 29, 2008, 01:59:31 PM

Seems legit.

Triple J · August 29, 2008, 02:39:02 PM

The raised Ducati logo on a Cromo tank is just a sticker?

I had an '01 Cromo and the raised metal (maybe plastic?) lettering sure didn't look like it was held on by a sticker. I never really tried to pry it off though.

lucazuma · August 29, 2008, 02:46:05 PM

...this guy "vintage tin" on TOB was selling his....i supose he should know

"For sale 2001 Ducati 900 Monster Cromo I.E. edition. This rare chrome tank model is in mint condition with only 2933 miles since new. The only mods to the bike are the addition of bar end mirrors. The two foremost books on bike values NADA and Kelly Blue Book value a 2001 Ducati in average condition with normal miles (30k) at $5745 and $6500 respectfully. Money crunch forces sale. Offered at $5600.00 firm. You will not find a better bike at any price. Call 719-337-2778 with any questions. sI will e-mail pictures if you like , I have been trying to put them on this site but size matters I guess."

He Man · August 29, 2008, 03:00:52 PM

If it wasnt a sticker, how do you think they affixed it? lol my road racing tank was raised letters, it was also glued on and then clear coated.

ducpainter · August 29, 2008, 03:56:54 PM

It's an adhesive backed deal....

call it a sticker...

an emblem...

whatever you want.

It's not part of the tank.

BastrdHK · August 29, 2008, 04:11:32 PM

The '01 injected Cromos have raised metal lettering adhered to the tank.....'99 carby Cromos had a more subtle flat sticker decal. It looked like it could have been etched into the finish, but I am guessing it a was a sticker as I have only seen the '99 tanks in pictures.

SP3 · August 30, 2008, 06:14:55 AM

Quote from: BastrdHK on August 29, 2008, 04:11:32 PM
The '01 injected Cromos have raised metal lettering adhered to the tank.....'99 carby Cromos had a more subtle flat sticker decal.

Exactly correct. Call them whatever you want but both versions had things "stuck" on.

rgramjet · August 30, 2008, 06:40:36 AM

Quote from: BastrdHK on August 29, 2008, 04:11:32 PM
The '01 injected Cromos have raised metal lettering adhered to the tank.....'99 carby Cromos had a more subtle flat sticker decal. It looked like it could have been etched into the finish, but I am guessing it a was a sticker as I have only seen the '99 tanks in pictures.

I think its a raised plastic lettering on the 01, dont think its metal. Will go to the garage and check in a few minutes. The 99 has lettering in traditional flat sticker form.

rgramjet · August 30, 2008, 06:43:56 AM

Yep, its plastic on the 2001.

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