My kinda winter project - Ducati.ms

Ducape9 · Jan 7th, 2012, 8:52 pm

I have a '98 900cr. About a year ago my chain went right through my engine(no case saver). Luckily I have another bike my Aprilia RSV Mille R so I can still ride. Since my baby has been down I figured this was the time to go ahead and do everything I wanted to. Well one of the problems I am running into are motor options. I have been reading from this post that I am limited to what I can run seeming how I want to keep my swingarm and not change it. Well I am changing it but keeping it same width as old motor and putting a S2R SSSA already got the mount welded. Since I have been riding my Ape I have been spoiled, I love the amount of torque and power she puts out. Besides putting the Ape motor in the Duc(sacrilege) What would be the best option motor wise. Buy a replacement 900 engine and go 944 with flat slides or go 1000DS possibly big bore it or.......
Thank you for your input.

bruce19 · Jan 8th, 2012, 5:34 am

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Originally Posted by Ducape9

................. Buy a replacement 900 engine and go 944 with flat slides or go 1000DS possibly big bore it or.......Thank you for your input.

I have done both. Modified a '96 SS/SP w/944 kit, HC pistons, 41mm flatslides, etc. and now own an '05 SS1000DS that is mostly stock. I my experience the SS/SP was more "beastly" feeling in a way and the SS1000DS is more civil yet smoother and faster. Both bikes were/are fun and I would have no problem with either motor. I think on a day to day basis you may find the DS motor to be easier to live with.

Ducape9 · Jan 8th, 2012, 1:00 pm

Bruce, Thank you for that info. I needed a good comparison.

Ducape9 · Jan 11th, 2012, 2:05 pm

Still working on the shock mount but just need to get it welded. One thing I noticed is suspension travel at the rear. I do not have a wheel yet but hopefully its sitting to high. Ran out of money still need to get my motor but couldnt pass up the deal on the sssa.

Ducape9 · Mar 16th, 2012, 11:10 am

More pics

still a work in progress

punch455 · Mar 16th, 2012, 11:22 am

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Originally Posted by Ducape9

I have a '98 900cr.

Aren't these pretty frikin rare? I would definitely go the 944 route.

Ducape9 · Mar 16th, 2012, 11:25 am

I probably will go 944 route. I just need to tig engine case back and get a new transmission then go to top end