Are the 996RS and 998RS gearboxes identical?

[molasses]

I've stumbled across a 996RS gearbox but before deciding whether to buy it or not I need to know if there are any significant differences btw the 996RS, 998RS and 998R versions.

Are we talking plug-and-play or major modifications in order to fit a 996RS gearbox to my 998R?

What about the 998RS gearbox? Any better in that respect?

Thanks a lot, gents!

[duc572]

I would suggest spend a dime and call Mark at Ducshop, he's one of the few with the working knowledge of the RS/works bikes and would let you know whats what.

[Ducshop]

Thanks Art,

Yes it will work. You will need to use a 996 ft. sprocket w/mounting tab or trasfer the gears onto your output shaft. Also the input shaft doesn't taper down for the small clutch nut so you need the "Corse" large nut/washer set up. We have one new 998RS trans left here if you need.

[duc572]

chuckle....it's Matt not Art Mark, I'm the pest looking for the upper suspension rocker and just took delivery of one of your sets of triples. get it straight! lol

[Ducshop]

Originally Posted by duc572

chuckle....it's Matt not Art Mark, I'm the pest looking for the upper suspension rocker and just took delivery of one of your sets of triples. get it straight! lol

Sorry Matt, the "senior member" thru me Did you find the missing link?

[duc572]

I have a couple avenues I'm exploring for the rocker right now....I'm gonna need a shorter ride height adj. though, do you have something that will work or will a 749R unit fit on a 996? Matt

[Hyperpasta]

Originally Posted by Ducshop

Sorry Matt, the "senior member" thru me Did you find the missing link?

Senior Member?
Missing Link?

I'll have you know I'm coming over to discuss this with you personal like!

First of all....as soon as I can find my truck keys, I'm headed to the store to purchase a case of Ensure and a case of Depends for the road trip!
Be afraid, Junior!

Second, Matt knows were I live! Thank you, very much!

[Darrendeep6]

I love RS parts. My favorite pastime was looking on the RS parts fiche a figuring what would fit on my bike. It was fun until the RS coolant bottle incident .

[molasses]

Originally Posted by Darrendeep6

It was fun until the RS coolant bottle incident .

What? A broken coolant bottle threw you off the RS chase?

Whoever said drugs are addictive. It's nothing compared to RS parts

I even bet the RS addiction costs more

[Ducshop]

Originally Posted by duc572

I have a couple avenues I'm exploring for the rocker right now....I'm gonna need a shorter ride height adj. though, do you have something that will work or will a 749R unit fit on a 996? Matt

There were a few versions of RS rockers and most use a 185mm length rod which I'm out of, have some 210mm & 165mm Corse rods. Also if you get a Corse rod they have larger (1/2") rod ends (McMaster Carr). The 749R one is on the short side to match thier link.

[Ducshop]

Originally Posted by Hyperpasta

Senior Member?
Missing Link?

I'll have you know I'm coming over to discuss this with you personal like!

First of all....as soon as I can find my truck keys, I'm headed to the store to purchase a case of Ensure and a case of Depends for the road trip!
Be afraid, Junior!

That's some funny S#!&!

You better take a nap first