CBR1000RR Front End?

[Cafe Project_imp]

Quick update. Couple of not so small issues. I tried to fit the front end but forgot the bottom bearing dust seal for the All Balls kit. That means I have to press the stem and bearings back out and then back in again not forgetting the dust seal this time. Ball ache (all Balls Ache). I was too excited and rushed it.

Then the sexy looking 1200s Ducati Monster rear end was damaged, missing some parts and did not fit. It was 0.25 inch too wide (who knew?). So, due to the damage, the eBay seller paid the shipping for me to return it (no charge!). I bought a Ducati 1198SP rear end. This was less expensive, not damaged and it fits! It's basically a bolt in, just some modified spacers required. The rear sprockets are even the same chain size and teeth number! So, the rear end is pretty close. Have to weld the upper shock mount and figure out the rear sets for the rear brake. I am still going to have to remove the air filter box for the shock clearance, but it's less of an issue now.

Just a note on the rear end swap. The Ducati swingarm is 19.5 inches from pivot to wheel center and the stock one is about 22 depending upon chain stretch. This means a much shorter wheelbase (wheelie anyone?).

Who said this was easy? (I think that was me).

BTW, the 1198 swingarm, wheel and tire are pure porn. 190 section Metzler tire looks amazing next to the 140 stock one.