[Ducati] 748 to 916 engine

[Eric Ducdude]

>> The motor is the same except for the bore and stroke. A 748 converted to 
>> a
>> 853 uses 94 mm pistons, same as 916. Have you considered doing an 853 kit
>> and not going for the 916 motor?
>>
>> try woundedduck.net and gothamcycles.com, both have used parts
>>
>> Gregg

Thanks Greg,

My 748 has the 855 kit on it now..My 97 748sp, engine has a damaged crank 
shaft
as the rotor has spun off the end and made a mess of the woodruff key gully.
So much so that even with new parts affixed it is not holding.  Other then 
that
the motor is fine with a 855 kit and a lot of go fast work by FBF years 
ago...
I live 4 mins walking from FBF but I do all the work on the bike now. 
Cheaper and happier. :-)

That said it seems to be that at $1410.00 for a new crank it would be better
to just get a new motor and part out the 97 mill.


Thanks
Eric
 PA