I don't think that the Bipostos had adjustable steering heads either...

Different engine as well in the E

Heads are totally different to the rest of the 748's, but the same as on the 600 monster & SS (IIRC)

[Edited on 10-8-2005 by Mr_S]

Adjustable on the '97 bip in my garage ;)

Interesting since the 748 is a watercooled 4 valve and the 600 monster and SS series are 2 valve and air cooled??

John

Talking steering heads here mate,do keep up.;)

Not really, I was actually referring to the cylinder heads.

I do believe I got the models wrong, but the 748E does have a stepped head for the front cylinder. Whereas other 748's do not, and this means they're not interchangeable.

This was so that they could use a common engine for other bikes (stepped head is required to provide clearance for the front wheel)

[Edited on 10-8-2005 by Mr_S]

The stepped head is actually for clearance for the frame / suspension rocker mount by the exhaust side of the vertical cylinder head on the ST's frame....
The exhaust cam is 5mm lower.
The 748E uses the same head castings ( although different valve sizes ) as the ST4,4S, Monster S4 and S4R.

Do you know how long I've just spent getting that info, and you'd posted it over an hour ago.....

Doh!

:)

btw,

Chris, if you're unsure about fitting the QR couplings, there's bound to be one of us nearby who'd help out. Just let us know where you are.

The OE Ducati fittings are scary money.........£40+ a pair I think. The ones in the above links should work fine. Just try and check they are ok for the pressure that fuel injection uses.

I've not seen an E using QR fittings. I think they are the only ones to do with out??
My '98 BP has adjustable head angle. Again, I think the E is the only one to lose out.
The stepped heads are, indeed as RJ points out, originally for the ST and M's. They went on the E to spread out the production costs I guess. They also use different cam belts.

Don't let the DD boys think they'll fit their 600's :sing:

Can you still convert the 748 E engine to be an 853??

Will the kit fit with this different head?

As we have establisged the E does not have an adjustable head angle what else do I need to llok at changing to make this a suitable road / track bike?