Ducati Panigale V4 916 25 Anniversario Build Thread

[BMW Alpina]

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Very Nice Raul1976,
Your MotoCorse stand is also very nice
I saw the front carbon brake cooling duct and Lieb carbons, MotoCorse's frame bolt/plugs and I believe Melloti racing's upper triple clamp too. Plus the foggy logo on your seat

By the way, what wheel did you use? and what model of the 2 bikes next to the 916 25 Anniversario?

 

[BMW Alpina]

Also Raul1976, the more I look at your "correct" number 1 font, the more I hate my lousiness... so... I just talked to my painter and we are going to modify the "number 1" font to the "correct" font
Plus, she will repaint the "white" backing sticker so it have the right shade as the white background on the side fairing. Currently, the white color is very slightly different shade..
oh well, another cost to pay for my mistake... but that's ok, at least this is fixable

 

[BMW Alpina]

I just place an order for 4 product from MotoCorse, but the most interesting two are the one I found at MotoCorse Japan:

First one is the COVER below the upper triple clamp, which I think I will modify it further by anodizing in Ohlins Gold Color once it arrive:

Products

Second part again from MotoCorse Japan to replace my Ducati by Rizoma red oil plug is the Titanium oil plug but with the MotoCorse logo on it:

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The remaining 2 are just boring axle nut socket tool and sprocket nut:

 

[Pete T]

Where did you find the oil plug? I can't see it on the Motocorse site.

Edit: Never mind, I found it on Rakuten. $AUD185 - that's three times the price of the titanium plug without the M. And must use a "package forwarding service" - a COVID thing? - so freight won't be cheap. It does look nice, highly polished, should suit your project.

 

[Raul1976]

Very Nice Raul1976,
Your MotoCorse stand is also very nice
I saw the front carbon brake cooling duct and Lieb carbons, MotoCorse's frame bolt/plugs and I believe Melloti racing's upper triple clamp too. Plus the foggy logo on your seat

By the way, what wheel did you use? and what model of the 2 bikes next to the 916 25 Anniversario?

Hi I have an mv Augusta F4 RC AMG edition.

The part you have ordered that goes under the triple clamp is for the MV Augusta F4. I have ordered that part too from David. I am not aware that they have that part for the V4.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Where did you find the oil plug? I can't see it on the Motocorse site.
Edit: Never mind, I found it on Rakuten. $AUD185 - that's three times the price of the titanium plug without the M. And must use a "package forwarding service" - a COVID thing? - so freight won't be cheap. It does look nice, highly polished, should suit your project.

Thanks Pete T, I certainly hope they will look as nice as in the picture when they arrive

Hi I have an mv Augusta F4 RC AMG edition.
The part you have ordered that goes under the triple clamp is for the MV Augusta F4. I have ordered that part too from David. I am not aware that they have that part for the V4.

Wow, the AMG Edition, that is very nice !
Raul1976, are you living in a high rise condominium? is it safe to park your bike at open parking lot in your area like in your picture?
You are in London, right? if you park like that here in the USA, people will steal it...
By the way, from the part# it's look like the similar looking part for the F4 is not exactly the same as the V4 though... at least that is what we do in my industry with different part#....

 

[Raul1976]

The photos are of the yoke and dust cover of the F4. Those photos are from the Motorcorse website. I did not want you to buy the wrong part. I would be interested in buying the head dust cover for the V4. Can you send me the link? Thanks

 

[BMW Alpina]

The photos are of the yoke and dust cover of the F4. Those photos are from the Motorcorse website. I did not want you to buy the wrong part. I would be interested in buying the head dust cover for the V4. Can you send me the link? Thanks

Hi Raul1976,
Here is the link to Rakuten Japan:
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/motocorse/10002468/

You can use Rakuten own Global Express Delivery Service to ship them direct to UK: 配送可能な国・地域 | 楽天公式の海外配送代行（転送）サービス

note: you can use Google Chrome web browser that can translate from Japanese to English.

 

[Raul1976]

Hi I spoke to David at Motocorse and he said yes he is going to produce that part but that it will take a month. Is the one in Japan in stock? Thanks

 

[BMW Alpina]

Hi I spoke to David at Motocorse and he said yes he is going to produce that part but that it will take a month. Is the one in Japan in stock? Thanks

Hello Raul1976,
I don't think MotoCorse ever have parts in stock, so I am pretty sure it is the same situation.
My engine to frame mounting from MotoCorse Italy shown in stock at their website, but it had been almost 2months now, still no news when I will get it...
eventually I will get it though. For example, my MotoCorse Rear Ohlins suspension mount/bracket took 3 months

 

[BMW Alpina]

Some Ducati OEM Parts arrived today:

My most favorite of them all is the Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale Seat. Back in December 2019 when I was looking at the bikes at several dealership, I notice the Panigale V4 Speciale Seat is the nicest among every version of the seats. I also don't like the red part on my 916 25 Anniversario seat... they look kinda plasticky red... so I made a promise that I will replace my seat with the Panigale V4 Speciale seat, and after waiting for 3 months (due to closure and delay from Ducati factory closing), I finally received it today. Please note that the black color on the center Alcantara section are much blacker/darker and nicer than my iPhone camera can capture and the red stitching also nicer in person than on the pictures below. Very happy today

The Ducati SHARK FIN Carbon Chain Guard and Ducati Performance Titanium swing arm guard also arrived today (I sold my titanium swing arm guard and buy again as accessories because only if you purchase as accesories, it will have the "Ducati Performance" Label on it.

Ducati by Rizoma Brake Lever Guard, because my original one that came with my bike have blemishes so I buy another one (sold the original one at a low price to a forum member here):

I also bought some original fairing stickers as a spare just in case plus some other Ducati original sticker and emblems for my project sticker on matte carbon fiber coming soon

Last, purchase the tank protector again (because my current one is peeling, I think because the cold winter weather when I first apply it, Ducati brake rotor lock and base plate for stand (this 2 just for display in future display case) and
Ducati Performance backing plate for US size license plate (I am ordering personalize license plate, however, I need to wait a bit since CA DMV unable to produce it due to the current situation):

 

[Pete T]

Regarding the DP tank protector quite a few have reported they don't stick and mine, which was applied by the dealer (probably the workshop apprentice) was half lifted off by the time I got home. Subsequently I have made three attempts to get it to stick to the curve of the tank and looks like I'm 99% there. I used a decent hair dryer (er...my wife's) to thoroughly heat the pad and the tank for 4 or 5 minutes, pressed the offending bits down and applied packing tape to hold it, then switched the hairdryer to cold and cooled everything for another 5 mins. Limited success on each attempt. On the last occasion - and this seemed to help - I did it immediately after a ride because the tank was thoroughly warm. The hair dryer heat makes the pad soft and pliable and the cold air sets it. I left it taped for a few days. Some have said the glue is heat-activated so the hair dryer may have assisted with that. Heating the tank may have helped. (This makes sense because the tank pad is actually very soft and flexible yet the glue fails to hold it against the curve of the tank?) Anyway, a new one will probably be no different to the one on your bike - if you just plonk it on it will probably slowly lift - so whether you try to fix the existing, or start fresh with a new one, I recommend a thorough toasting with a hair dryer before applying, followed by the cool air to thoroughly cool it and lock in the shape.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Regarding the DP tank protector quite a few have reported they don't stick and mine, which was applied by the dealer (probably the workshop apprentice) was half lifted off by the time I got home. Subsequently I have made three attempts to get it to stick to the curve of the tank and looks like I'm 99% there. I used a decent hair dryer (er...my wife's) to thoroughly heat the pad and the tank for 4 or 5 minutes, pressed the offending bits down and applied packing tape to hold it, then switched the hairdryer to cold and cooled everything for another 5 mins. Limited success on each attempt. On the last occasion - and this seemed to help - I did it immediately after a ride because the tank was thoroughly warm. The hair dryer heat makes the pad soft and pliable and the cold air sets it. I left it taped for a few days. Some have said the glue is heat-activated so the hair dryer may have assisted with that. Heating the tank may have helped. (This makes sense because the tank pad is actually very soft and flexible yet the glue fails to hold it against the curve of the tank?) Anyway, a new one will probably be no different to the one on your bike - if you just plonk it on it will probably slowly lift - so whether you try to fix the existing, or start fresh with a new one, I recommend a thorough toasting with a hair dryer before applying, followed by the cool air to thoroughly cool it and lock in the shape.

Hi Pete T,
Thanks for the recommendation,
I have a similar experience like you. A few days after I installed the first one, the side pieces was the one start popping up, then I used my Makita Heat Gun (but on low setting of course) to heat it up and it stick back and never come off again,
but a month later, the center piece popped up, and this center piece is stubborn and just keep popping up even after I heat it with Makita hot air gun and also tape it for few days with painter's tape...
I guess, maybe because it was already a month passed since first install, the adhesive is not that heat sensitive anymore. But this time, I plan to heat up (this new tank pad) real well during the start of the install, then leave a painter's tape or its original backing tape for few days.

 

[HKMP7]

The tank pad looks awesome but the design is faulty. The problem is the adhesive is basically doubled sided tape. So not only does it have to stick to the tank it has to stick to the protector as well. Most others are bonded to the protector. I prepped the surface well and used 3M automotive adhesion promoter. That stuffs keeps rear spoilers on at 150mph plus. But my tank pad still lifted smh. So I returned it for the bonded V4 style.

 

[BMW Alpina]

The tank pad looks awesome but the design is faulty. The problem is the adhesive is basically doubled sided tape. So not only does it have to stick to the tank it has to stick to the protector as well. Most others are bonded to the protector. I prepped the surface well and used 3M automotive adhesion promoter. That stuffs keeps rear spoilers on at 150mph plus. But my tank pad still lifted smh. So I returned it for the bonded V4 style.

Hi HKMP7,
Yes, I remember reading your experience about this tank pad on your build thread a while ago, unfortunately, at that time, I already placed an order for this second tank pad. If this second tank pad fail again, I will just buy the Ducati tank pad for the 1299 model.

 

[HKMP7]

Hi HKMP7,
Yes, I remember reading your experience about this tank pad on your build thread a while ago, unfortunately, at that time, I already placed an order for this second tank pad. If this second tank pad fail again, I will just buy the Ducati tank pad for the 1299 model.

Yeah it was annoying. Btw dont call it a "build" thread you will send the wolves after me.
Its a Journal
LOL

 

[BMW Alpina]

Another part arrived today, I bought this used lower (belly pan) fairings from Petros at v4evo. Very very nice guy. If he have more unique parts, I will certainly buy from him.

The reason why I buy this used lower belly pan fairings is...
I really want to have the lower black plastic part of the lower belly pan in Carbon Fiber.
Ala Peter Lieb offering but his parts only fit bike with either Akrapovic slip on or full race system and not stock looking type approved Akrapovic like on my bike.
I asked Peter Lieb if he could either trim or modify his current parts to meet my application but I never heard back from him
and other carbon fiber parts manufacturer can make this from scratch but they need certain minimum order to cover their molding cost which is understandable but not easy to coordinate a group buy for what essentially a stock looking part just in carbon fiber for stock exhaust.

So, to move this forward, I need to take matters into my own hand
I am going to separate the black plastic pieces from this used lower belly pan fairings and decide whether to make a mold out of it and built an entirely new carbon fiber pure parts, or if I want to make it easy and faster, just apply carbon fiber layer on top of this plastic pieces... I still undecided but good or bad I will create it

This used lower belly pan fairings is in very good condition, just dusty so wash it, and then dry it:

 

[Raul1976]

 

[Raul1976]

Hi does your bonamici cover have the v4 stamped on it? I see on some or has and on others it does not.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Hi does your bonamici cover have the v4 stamped on it? I see on some or has and on others it does not.

Hi Raul,

Good question, I was asking myself that question too, unfortunately, mine is still sealed with the back facing out so the only way I can find out is if I open the seal.
However, I recently found out that Bonamici offer laser marking service (because I am currently ordering my brake lever from Bonamici with special laser marking) but like MotoCorse,
Bonamici took a long time to fulfilled normal order, let alone custom one. I was waiting for 3 months before this (non custom) dashboard cover arrived
and I also had been waiting 1.5 months for my custom laser marked Bonamici brake lever and still not confirm delivery date yet.

I am still undecided whether I want to re-order this dashboard protector from Bonamici with custom laser marking or just forget it and use my current one,
that is why I have not open the packaging on my current one so I can offer and sell it as new unit to other people who need one and don't want to wait since it is currently backordered (again) as usual.

Below is my current one: