Ducati Panigale V4 916 25 Anniversario Build Thread

[double0]

Hilarious

 

[BMW Alpina]

OK, progress is slow but it does not matter as long as you do not stop

The anodizing shop had created a sample color for me which I approved, so they no longer need my MotoCorse engine bracket (for color sampling purposes) which means... finally I can install it

Before picture:

Make sure all ProTi Titanium bolts are coated with Shell Gadus Grease:

then install those ProTi Titanium Bolts, of course, as usual, to provide CONTRAST, I choose the Titanium Silver Proti :
edit: oh and of course finally able to install that MotoCorse M12 Engine to Frame Bolt with cover (which will be further upgraded for that small center cover holding bolt with ProTi Titanium Bolt soon)

but... more stuff arrived today, this time from ProBOLT USA, and the order are for ALUMINUM Bolts, yes, ALUMINUM...
Why, well here is why:
A Table of Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Common Materials

Originally, I was going to replace the bolts for the battery terminal and fuse block with ProTi Titanium, however, I suddenly remember, the CONDUCTIVITY properties of Titanium is BAD...
and I decided to use ALUMINUM because they will have even better conductivity than the stock factory steel bolts.
Plus, I can see that the cables dangling from these terminals will not produce much weight so ALUMINUM from ProBolt (7075-T6 high grade) will be strong enough for this application.
(on the other hand, the upcoming ground bolts goes to the frame, have more weight to carry, so on that bolts it will be a nicer Zinc Coated steel... upgrade coming soon).

Their head is also drilled

Comparison with stock bolts:

Upgrade done:

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[BMW Alpina]

but wait... there are more...
so based on my experience removing all the stock Ducati bolts from the airbox, and in preparation of installing the upcoming ProTi Titanium bolts for those bolts from the airbox...
I decided to purchase some more tools

The center black color socket is the 1/4" socket to hold the TORX bit that I used before, the Left and Right chrome color are the NEW socket that just arrived today. They are much smaller in dimension, allowing better access and have better BIT holding mechanism using either magnet or heavy duty clamp, while the black one have tiny wire like mechanism that prone to break.

Below are both new socket, however, the left one is even smaller, just in case

For the REAL STUBBORN bolts (that I might remove in the future), I also bought the same socket for TORX/Allen Bit but it can accomodate 3/8" and 1/2" ratcheting wrench.

and finally, a screwdriver like tool to drive the socket, with the capability of become the extension with 1/4" ratcheting wrench:

 

[BMW Alpina]

Early Saturday update

I took out the stock front rotor and caliper because a nice forum member already purchased them from me
at the same time, doing some upgrade:

LEFT picture before, Right picture after:

Below are the process, took out the right rotor:

Install the new Brembo T-Drive rotor, use ProTi Titanium Bolts in GOLD color for CONTRAST, I even align the RED BREMBO LOGO on the rotor to the opposite side of the tire valve and below the "forged magnesium" sticker of the wheel,
which also make the top rotor bolt align for MAXIMUM SYMMETRY :

I also add the AELLA Magnesium Color Spacer, right picture is a close up picture and later will use the AELLA Titanium Axle Nut (center silver nut on this picture), oh by the way the ProTi bolts came with dry blue Loctite:

And below is close up picture:

Do the same thing for the right side rotor, but this one have the ABS/Speed Black Ring or as Ducati parts catalog called it "PHONIC" Wheel (more pictures continue on the next post):

 

[BMW Alpina]

Right wheel after upgrade:

How the AELLA Magnesium color looks on the bike and it match the color of the Marchesini Magnesium Forged Wheel:

and here are the original front rotors and brake ready to ship, just need to take out the rear rotors too

 

[BMW Alpina]

Ups I forgot, here are the picture of the Front AELLA Titanium Axle Nut with some drilled holes on it.
I install this AELLA Titanium Axle Nut but did not tighten the Nut at this moment because hopefully in the next months or so, I will received my Zeta Racing Titanium FRONT axle that I had order 3 months ago...
and now looking at this picture, after I upload it, remind me that I forgot to replace that once single stock bolt holding the pickup sensor it self... ok... will need to find the ProTi bolt for it and replace today

 

[HKMP7]

Those T Drives look so good on the magnesium colored wheel.

 

[Raul1976]

Wow those brakes are you going to help you grip the carpet when you ride around your lounge. Worth every penny!

 

[endodoc]

Ok that was pretty damn funny. Props to Raul for providing the entertainment.

 

[MaverickiB]

Holy ..... TLDR

 

[endodoc]

Well said double0. With Halloween right around the corner, I was thinking, “great time to document the “ORANGE“ Samco hose kit install” maybe with some strategically placed black ProTi Titanium bolts. Damn.

 

[Ashes]

Unreal...

 

[SickDuc]

There was lots of good information on this page, I enjoyed it while it lasted.

He could have even won a metal for
ValeDUCtorian

Ehhhhhh that was a clever one I’d say!


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[SickDuc]

BTW Raul, you’re letting us all down by not showing your wife’s ....s that we got hyped up for....


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[jeosbor1]

Don't let the door hit you in a a$$

 

[gnance]

I still can't believe all the money and mods someone spent on a damn bike he never intends to ride. Whats the point?

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[MaverickiB]

Wait, so he never intends to ride it? I've been glancing through this thread and didn't really read much of his ramblings. Why throw top spec stuff like T-drive rotors and quick disconnect lines on a bike that won't be ridden? If the goal was just to look as cosmetically badass as possible with no regard to money, Braketech carbon rotors would make more sense. It makes me kind of sad the people with the money to do builds like this never spring for the really cool stuff like the Febur SBK radiator, extended capacity fuel tank, or Pierobon subframe/extended swingarm. Parts like those would really make it stand out.

 

[HKMP7]

I enjoyed all the information shared. I’m not sure if it matters much if he decided to ride the bike or not. He was still contributing to the end goal which is to have fun and share info.

 

[gnance]

Wait, so he never intends to ride it? I've been glancing through this thread and didn't really read much of his ramblings. Why throw top spec stuff like T-drive rotors and quick disconnect lines on a bike that won't be ridden? If the goal was just to look as cosmetically badass as possible with no regard to money, Braketech carbon rotors would make more sense. It makes me kind of sad the people with the money to do builds like this never spring for the really cool stuff like the Febur SBK radiator, extended capacity fuel tank, or Pierobon subframe/extended swingarm. Parts like those would really make it stand out.

Yeah somewhere in this pile he said he bought it but never intended to ride it. Beats me....waste of money in my eyes

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[double0]

When you're feeding a hobby/passion, no amount of money spent is considered a waste.....IF you're financially comfortable to do so. That said, if I had the funds to do so, I'd hit up pro italia right now and buy their 0 mile d16rr they have for sale for $85k and it would sit in my living room also.