899 New Conrods?

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by comesunt, Nov 28, 2014.

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  1. I have heard stories that a few 899 engines have gone pop on the track, and that a few racers are changing conrods as a result?

    Any knowledge of this? Wondering is it true; whether newer models will have an engine mod, and if so, when could we expect it to be rolled out?

    Finally, how much of a job is it to change conrods? Thinking of getting a 899 trackbike for next year...
     
    #1 comesunt, Nov 28, 2014
  2. Isn't it the crank that has a new part number next year?
     
    #2 duke63, Nov 28, 2014
  3. I do know the 2015 crank is a different part number,this was confirmed on the 899 forum by Ducati Omaha,also common knowledge that a few 899 race bikes have had issues regarding crank/conrod,also revised regs in the 899 challenge now allow a change of conrod (no idea who makes conrods for the 899),read into that what you like,but as the saying goes if it aint broke dont fix it.
     
    #3 simmytt, Nov 28, 2014
  4. California Superbikes are selling of theirs @comesunt - might be able to get a bargain?
     
    #4 Nicky Wilson, Nov 28, 2014
  5. They were wanting 10grand for them which is hardly a bargain
     
    #5 kris, Nov 28, 2014
  6. :Wideyed:
     
    #6 Exige, Nov 28, 2014
  7. Ok many thanks... I'll see if any of my rich mates need to loose some tax around april time... :)
     
    #7 comesunt, Nov 29, 2014
  8. £9250
     
    #8 Nicky Wilson, Dec 1, 2014
  9. They were up for 10k. Not seen them readvertised recently
     
    #9 kris, Dec 1, 2014
  10. £9250 - Black Friday Price :)
     
    #10 Exige, Dec 1, 2014
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  11. I watched them on ebay and they did not make the reserve about 3 times. I think they got up to about £9500 ish.
    Saw them somewhere else at £10250 a few weeks ago but the price must have dropped since then.
     
    #11 iang27, Dec 1, 2014
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  13. that will be the end if that,, no one will buy with a raced crank,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, so how long will road use take to fk the crank,, has to be a worry for owners now !
     
    #13 TTonup, Dec 1, 2014
  14. Shit! The sky has fallen in! Best get licken, chicken....
     
    #14 bradders, Dec 1, 2014
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  15. i can see it all now,, 2 years time, panigali s parked up at the sides of the roads,, oil dripping out ..
     
    #15 TTonup, Dec 1, 2014
  16. ....go buy a multi fella, absolutely faultless ;)
     
    #16 bradders, Dec 1, 2014
  17. better than something with a chocolate crank !!
     
    #17 TTonup, Dec 1, 2014
  18. How many have actually had a problem though out of the vast amount they have sold ?

    I know a few years ago the 749R had an engine problem including my mates, it was well out of warranty but Ducati repaired it, cost about £3k If I remember correctly.

    If the crank does have a common problem then releasing a new crank kind of admits liability otherwise why have they changed it.

    Could turn out it is a very small amount that that has had a problem and none of us road users will have any issues.
     
    #18 iang27, Dec 2, 2014
  19. How many are raced worldwide? And does the number justify a production change?

    Either material issue with the original, or simply development to make it better rather than reapir an issue. Isnt the purpose of the R&D teams to make small incremental changes to enhance performance, improve reliability and longevity and, also, reduce production costs?
     
    #19 bradders, Dec 2, 2014
  20. methinks a new / different crankshaft is just a little bitty more than " small incremental changes "..
     
    #20 TTonup, Dec 2, 2014
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