Not sure....I know the SF uses a different bottom to the SBK1098, yoda nelly woudld know. 1198 engines are super rare used, when they do come up they're usually £2-3K :screamcat:
The Streetfighter S is always described as having an 1198 bottom end but with a capacity of 1098 (well 1099 actually). That engine number specifies the capacity, but it could be an option for you. I wish I knew a little more to help you out.
I've just had a quick tot up and in theory the best bits would cover the cost of the bike and that's without lots of the other bits. How long did it take to sell all of the bits?
Still for sale and wanting £4500 as it is or £4000 with the standard exhausts and without the quick shifter and hugger. Being put on eBay and other forums this week.
Hey Spider, If you follow my link below it will take you to his original advert before the engine went, which has pictures of the bike http://ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/ducati-1198s-2009-£8200-ovno.44943/#post-795305
£900 for a conrod there taking the piss , you can take one to Farndons in Coventry and they will make you a bespoke pair for that and they will be lighter ... Dare say they could do u a crank as well ....
Just a thought but have you spoke to Ducati UK about this. I know its out of warranty etc but many moons ago I had a ZZR1100 which did exactly the same thing and Kawasaki were 'very sympathetic' shall we say. Organised a local dealer to do the work at a very VERY good price, ie they subsidised the repair. It cant be good for Ducatis reputation a bike like this with FSH and relatively low miles to just go pop and leave you in the lurch. Just my 2p's worth Stuart
Hi, I had a similar situation to you - 2 years ago, just as I was about to head out for a run on my 900SL there was a pretty unpleasant knocking noise from the engine. Switched off and myself and my very mechanically competent mate determined there was a big bottom end issue - we have not yet got to the 'bottom' of it as it happens - fairly sure it is oil pressure / crank related. Major rebuild time ! Bike was worth, I reckoned, £3500 without the issue. As the bike now was I started to sound out the value and I reckon I'd have got around £1000 - 1200. Paying for a rebuild looked like ~£2000. Nothing was going to be cheap, easy or quick therefore. Alternative plan, a replacement engine, wasn't an easy option as getting hold of a suitable one was tricky. Fair few 900s from injected Monsters and the like but mine was a carb engine so after waiting for something to appear for a while I was all set to sell up to the first person offering a decent amount - however I did strike lucky, getting hold of an engine pretty cheaply. The issue, I think, is: a) How much you can do yourself/enlist your mates skills. I used my mate who has a 900 SS and is a very experienced mechanic, capable of rebuilding most things given time and tools. b) How much it will cost - taking into account any initially unforseen thing. Whilst we had my engine on the bench it was sensible to address a few things and, as the seller had one of the heads off anyway (broken stud) we installed new valve stem oil seals, collets, gaskets, new head studs etc, probably £250'ish and I'm sure my engine is cheaper for bits (1/2 as many valves to start with !) as your fancy newer one. Did still get the engine in the frame for well under what they generally sold for on Ebay plus we can be satisfied with it's state as it's provenance was a little dubious. Learnt stuff and in the end very satisfying but for me, with lack of time and in-depth mechanical skill, it took a few months from undoing the 1st bolt to pressing the starter button with the engine in place. Also, with a new engine in place, if you sell on it may impact the value - if you have receipts, notes etc plus the original engine it might minimise that but, for some, a new engine installed by a non-professional, in a premium bike, could put them off purchasing it - value of mine may be affected but really I've decided I don't care too much, I've had it 15 years and now might keep it a further 15 having done all this work.
