[Ducati] 1994 vs. 2000 Monster frames

[Kerry and Brad Black]

>>Brad, I am putting a 2005 800ss motor in a 92 frame and I have a question.  Is it ok to increase the hole size in the frame to take the bigger bolts or should I just use the smaller bolts?  (It is a racebike)Michael

personally, i'd just drill the frame to take the larger bolts, but make sure the bolt heads and nut fit inside the ss frame first.  they might not fit.  you'll probably need a longer rear bolt as the old ss frame will have the threaded lug on the rh rear.

i'm sure the steering head area will crack before the engine mounts anyway.

brad