Opinions here won't get you a new tank. Your dealer can submit pictures to the mother ship, upon approval, they will send a new tank to said dealer and you schedule an appointment for install. Good it's winter as it might take a little time to get the tank.
Me? I would have submitted the claim once the bike was uncrated. Shouldn't have made it to the showroom. That's how we roll.
Of course not - it's just fun to gripe! Anyway, I found another of my Kevin messages: "FYI we would be happy to warranty that tank as it is too far out of whack to suit me. The bikes are handmade and variations are part of what you are buying, but that is not "good enough" to suit me." Pretty clear to me.
Tri750, if I was anywhere near you, I'd have been happy to buy through you, but we can't always be choosers. The B5 was what I could afford, and the closest one to me was almost 6 hours away - I never saw it in a showroom (I test-rode a closer C5, and took a chance on the rest). That dealer happened to be coming within three hours of me with a big covered trailer, and he offered to bring it. I happily accepted, and to be honest, I didn't notice the badge until I got home.
You probably know that not every dealer "rolls" the way you do - good on you, and your lucky customers!