Ducati Panigale V4 916 25 Anniversario Build Thread

[chris320]

 

[BMW Alpina]

Hi sorry I understand. So there are three different versions of the gp4 RX. The 100mm version for the Ducati has one exit. The 108mm and 130mm version of gp4rx for other bikes has two outlets. So the one for our bike will not work with staubli fittings. You have to install the Bremen ms Calipers which is double the price. I have already installed them on my v4 and fitted the MS to my F4. So no staubli fittings for me. You can install them with your Stylema Calipers though. You could always have them nickel
Plated.

The Stylema caliper is cast, so it will not look good if anodized or nickel plated. Plus there is potential of anodizing process / nickel plated process to ruin the caliper. The safest way if you want to change the caliper cosmetic appearance is painting it with high temp paint (but not too thick that will prevent heat dissipation). Beside, I like the color of the Stylema as is, so if I upgrade it, it must be to a different caliper

That is very weird design for the GP4-RX, but anyway, I believe the GP4-MS is currently the ideal choice (mechanically and aesthetically) if you want to keep the current Ohlins fork with 100mm mounting spacing, plus it has 30mm piston all around so it will maintain the same brake bias as the Stylema caliper. I also already purchase RCS17 Corsa Corta which is perfect for the GP4-MS and the the upcoming Goodridge kevlar brake line with Staubli for Stylema will perfectly fit (length/thread/bend) of the GP4-MS.

I am hoping the GP4-MS will be offered in the new latest GP4-RR finished though... so maybe I wait a bit before I buy them , then it will be more of a match to the rear caliper.
I just sold my original factory rear brake caliper so I am going to purchase the Brembo 120.A441.10 but in hard anodized color pictured below, so it will be more "period correct" with the original 916

and below is the latest iteration of the GP4-RR (just to show the color), if the GP4-MS can be available in this color, it will be perfect for me (look more oldies like a 916 ):
BREMBO’S CLASSIC GP4-rr CALIPER RETURNS COMPLETELY UPDATED

Some more stuff arrive today:
First the TiN coated bolts, and it looks very nice, here I compare the color to the Ohlins:



I bought this Brembo nipple just in case it will fit with my future project


and some Brembo keychains:


and finally Nano LED, this thing is very small compare to the ruler on the right:


Hopefully more parts coming this week...
I also need to finished polishing my rear suspension parts and hoping other parts that I plan to anodize arrived, this way I can finish with the rear swing arms area and remove the front triple clamp for more modification around that area...

 

[Raul1976]

That’s um, interesting.

Odd that the 100mm version has one exit right?

 

[Raul1976]

The Stylema caliper is cast, so it will not look good if anodized or nickel plated. Plus there is potential of anodizing process / nickel plated process to ruin the caliper. The safest way if you want to change the caliper cosmetic appearance is painting it with high temp paint (but not too thick that will prevent heat dissipation). Beside, I like the color of the Stylema as is, so if I upgrade it, it must be to a different caliper

That is very weird design for the GP4-RX, but anyway, I believe the GP4-MS is currently the ideal choice (mechanically and aesthetically) if you want to keep the current Ohlins fork with 100mm mounting spacing, plus it has 30mm piston all around so it will maintain the same brake bias as the Stylema caliper. I also already purchase RCS17 Corsa Corta which is perfect for the GP4-MS and the the upcoming Goodridge kevlar brake line with Staubli for Stylema will perfectly fit (length/thread/bend) of the GP4-MS.

I am hoping the GP4-MS will be offered in the new latest GP4-RR finished though... so maybe I wait a bit before I buy them , then it will be more of a match to the rear caliper.
I just sold my original factory rear brake caliper so I am going to purchase the Brembo 120.A441.10 but in hard anodized color pictured below, so it will be more "period correct" with the original 916

and below is the latest iteration of the GP4-RR (just to show the color), if the GP4-MS can be available in this color, it will be perfect for me (look more oldies like a 916 ):
BREMBO’S CLASSIC GP4-rr CALIPER RETURNS COMPLETELY UPDATED

Some more stuff arrive today:
First the TiN coated bolts, and it looks very nice, here I compare the color to the Ohlins:
View attachment 32846


I bought this Brembo nipple just in case it will fit with my future project
View attachment 32847

and some Brembo keychains:
View attachment 32848

and finally Nano LED, this thing is very small compare to the ruler on the right:
View attachment 32849

Hopefully more parts coming this week...
I also need to finished polishing my rear suspension parts and hoping other parts that I plan to anodize arrived, this way I can finish with the rear swing arms area and remove the front triple clamp for more modification around that area...

What’s the plan with the nano led?

 

[Raul1976]

View attachment 32844

Very nice Chris!

 

[BMW Alpina]

What’s the plan with the nano led?

I am still undecided on where I am going to locate it at the rear of the bike, it got to wait until I assembled everything on the tail side back...
maybe inside the 2 holes between the tail light...will give a nice ambient glow when braking... but the light and the cable got to be hidden somehow, if I can't find a good place, I will not use it...

 

[Raul1976]

Cool. I’m interested to see what you do!

 

[Raul1976]

 

[Raul1976]

I don’t understand why this bit was not painted but I have painted mine since you cannot get that small part in carbon. I’m collecting from paint shop tomorrow. What you think Howard?

 

[BMW Alpina]

I don’t understand why this bit was not painted but I have painted mine since you cannot get that small part in carbon. I’m collecting from paint shop tomorrow. What you think Howard?

I already forgot how my bike looks like
It had been a few weeks (or months?) since my bike was fully assembled hahaha...
but I don't recall about that part until you just point it out to me,... so I think it wasn't bothering me at all...
sometimes, it is good to have some "color gradation" as contrast...

Like for example the rear tail. If I replace the whole rear tail with the carbon fiber, then the seat cover will just "blend" with the rest of the carbon,
but if I keep the rest in the original, then the seat cover will pop up...

you know, if everyone is driving a Ferrari, then it would look normal, but if the rest is driving well (non Ferrari) and there is one Ferrari among those other car, than the Ferrari will pop up...

However, I already forgot how it looks on my bike so maybe I review again when I assembled my bike back... maybe in 6 months away hahaha

 

[Raul1976]

 

[Raul1976]

Polishing up now! No more black cheap looking plastic.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Polishing up now! No more black cheap looking plastic.

Very nice Raul,
May I know what is the cost to paint it in UK? I want to compare the labor rate compare to the US. I have a feeling it is more expensive in UK.

 

[Raul1976]

£700 about 800US

 

[Raul1976]

Obviously a top quality job though. You can always get cheap paint jobs but they show.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Most of the items from EARL'S for my brake hard tubing project arrived, however, the tools for straightening the cooper nickel tube and the flaring tools it self not arrive yet... so can't start the project yet.
Oh, also the TITANIUM Tube Nut (in Metric M10x1 for ISO/Bubble flaring) also arrived from UK:

 

[Raul1976]

 

[Raul1976]

View attachment 32915

A few tweaks to go but she is installed

 

[BMW Alpina]

A few tweaks to go but she is installed

Very nice as usual Raul
Which online shops, did you buy the rear master cylinder from?

 

[Raul1976]

Hi Howard, from WRS. Thanks