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I’m already at the lowest and most rear position they’ll allow. Once I start using more lean I’d imagine they’ll have to move up.
 
Tank extender back from being color matched
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bp_SFV4 said:
https://extreme-components.com/en/s...ati-panigale-v4-v4s-v4r-2018-2021-detail.html
There's a couple of runs in the black gel coat, nothing some 600 grit sanding won't fix. I was just thinking about wrapping it with some satin black vinyl but it will need a sanding
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Please can I ask a naive question re the tank cover? How do you prevent scratching to the tank under the tank cover? Do you use a film or something? Bubble wrap is going to be too bulky (I said it was naive). Also, does the filler cap look too recessed
or is it nearly flush?

Thanks!
 
cl955 said:
Please can I ask a naive question re the tank cover? How do you prevent scratching to the tank under the tank cover? Do you use a film or something? Bubble wrap is going to be too bulky (I said it was naive). Also, does the filler cap look too recessed
or is it nearly flush?

Thanks!
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Mostly you just have to be careful putting it on and taking it off, the load is born at the attachment point on the sides, and most of the tank extender isn’t touching the tank, under the seat and at the top but the middle where you are putting lateral forces doesn’t make contact.

As far as the recess at the gas tank, I’ll post some picks, I think that’s subjective so you’ll have to decide.

I’m not gunna front like I don’t try to make my bike look good and enjoy it looking good, but function still trumps aesthetics for me, in fact I find function to also be aesthetically pleasing.


Having said all that, I’m not sure I even need the tank extender with the new seat and better foot peg location. The seat I have now is taller and flatter, but also has much more grip on the surfacing material.

I won’t know for sure until the next track day but just out riding it I’m not sure the tank extender is needed now.
 
I'm not too nuts about the Extreme Components one. I wouldn't recommended it. The resin application seems pretty rough too as its very thin and flexible along the top where there's a large seam, and it has these goofy built in covers which go over the velcro spots on the tank where the battery cover would attach.

To you other question, I'd put some painters tape on the corners of the tank, in particular where the Ducati lettering is to protect the tank's paint.
 
bp_SFV4 said:
I'm not too nuts about the Extreme Components one. I wouldn't recommended it. The resin application seems pretty rough too as its very thin and flexible along the top where there's a large seam, and it has these goofy built in covers which go over the velcro spots on the tank where the battery cover would attach.

To you other question, I'd put some painters tape on the corners of the tank, in particular where the Ducati lettering is to protect the tank's paint.
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OK thanks, appreciate the advice.
 
Steven31371 said:
I got mine from VultureBike, costs more but fit and finish are great, though it’s a bit heavier than I’d like…the trade off it that it’s solid with no flex, which is good for what it’s meant for.
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I think I may fit the one I have and see how I like using a tank extender but I don’t know about putting more money into getting this one finished. I’d probably just get a Vulturbike one.
 
A note on CARBON FIBER parts.

I’ve gotten stuff from several places now.

FullSix sucks, finish and fit are fairly good but every single piece I ever got from them has had tabs break off…not cool for the premium price you pay them.

4Evo quality is VERY good, probably the best of all of them in terms of fitment, well made and engineered.

MotoComposites out of Quebec is my favorite though, very fair pricing, great quality, good fitment. I think I like them best because it’s good quality stuff that they don’t charge a Ducati tax on.
 
Steven31371 said:
A note on CARBON FIBER parts.

I’ve gotten stuff from several places now.

FullSix sucks, finish and fit are fairly good but every single piece I ever got from them has had tabs break off…not cool for the premium price you pay them.

4Evo quality is VERY good, probably the best of all of them in terms of fitment, well made and engineered.

MotoComposites out of Quebec is my favorite though, very fair pricing, great quality, good fitment. I think I like them best because it’s good quality stuff that they don’t charge a Ducati tax on.
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Interesting anecdote. Just as a data point, the Fullsix RS fairings I received are good quality. The carbon chain guard for a gsxr 1000 from Motocomposite seemed well made but fit so poorly it couldn’t be installed.

My understanding is that Ilmberger is generally considered best quality for aftermarket carbon parts.
 
cl955 said:
Please can I ask a naive question re the tank cover? How do you prevent scratching to the tank under the tank cover? Do you use a film or something? Bubble wrap is going to be too bulky (I said it was naive). Also, does the filler cap look too recessed
or is it nearly flush?

Thanks!
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If you want to prevent damage on your tank from tank extender, apply velcro cloth on the extender so soft cloth sits against tank.
 

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