Ducati Panigale V4 916 25 Anniversario Build Thread

[BMW Alpina]

Another small step today, since all components needed to install the Ducati Performance Carbon License Plate Holder combine with Rizoma Corsa Turn Signal is here, I decide to do it today.
The Rizoma Corsa Turn Signal in "RICH" Red color, looks gorgeous but because it have a very short stem, I decided to use Rizoma extension stem to make it more "outside" and make it looks more "balance".

I am really satisfy with this combination, it make it look special with the carbon fiber pattern of the DP Carbon License Plate Holder, I am glad I took a gamble (both the size and color) and did not buy the original Ducati Performance LED turn signal, that would look ok, but ordinary/nothing special.








Also, this past few days, I ordered the Sitta 520 kit, AEM Titanium Stud Cush Drive with Titanium Nut (New Old Stock) with Aluminum housing anodized in Champagne Gold, and EK 3D 520GP Gold Chain:

and Tekton 12 points deep socket to open the Sprocket Nut when the 3 items above arrived, plus Akrapovic Exhaust Spring Puller since I am pretty sure I will need to remove my exhaust to replace my Ohlins Springs.
Oh, yes, the Ohlins Springs with 80Nm spring rate also arrived from Ducati of Omaha:

 

[BMW Alpina]

I also installed the Ducati Performance Tank Protector:





Then I try using the Honda Pro cleaner, and they are EXCELLENT Cleaner:
on the left is BEFORE (dirty with coat of cooking oil from our kitchen : on the right is AFTER: ________________________________________ I also try it on my new Rizoma Corsa Red Turn Signal/DP Plate Holder and make it look shinier:

 

[DucatiKev]

Omg get that license plate holder off of her beautiful tail end!

 

[BMW Alpina]

Omg get that license plate holder off of her beautiful tail end!

Hi DucatiKev,
I actually like it with the license plate holder, especially from side view, maybe because I am from the "old school" era where the rear body of the bike extend above the rear wheel more (like the original 916).
But, I am also going order the carbon license plate holder cover from Peter Lieb anyway (same shape as the Ducati original plastic cover just carbon fiber), so maybe I switch back and forth depend on my mood for that months

On a serious note, this Ducati Performance carbon license plate holder is really a beautiful piece of art, much better than the ugly (longer) original one. If someone is using this bike on the road and need license plate (and turn signal),
this combo with Rizoma Corsa looks very nice like without looking "aftermarket and afterthought" like most other "tail tidy" options. Plus, I plan to apply for a special license plate number too

Here is a better full side view picture where in my living room is the position/angle that I will see most of the time:

 

[BMW Alpina]

Updates:

a. Placed an order for Carl Fogarty Official Garage Mats from UK, can't wait for it to arrive, it will match my bike perfectly
Here is the picture from the website:

b. Place an ORDER for, Ducati by Rizoma rear brake reservoir, more ProTi Titanium bolts, some Ducati Corse stickers, and AELLA Titanium Front/Rear Axle Nut
and attached some nice Ducati Corse stickers on my front/rear Ducati and Dynamoto stands


c. Received some parts below:




Still a lot more parts to ORDER before I can start installing the parts above... and with Ducati closing their factory and warehouse, ... well more delay...

 

[torrific]

Ah, red tail lights....probably the one gripe I don't like on this build, beyond that everything looks great. I do find it funny having the bike on the stand, but on carpet

 

[BMW Alpina]

Ah, red tail lights....probably the one gripe I don't like on this build, beyond that everything looks great. I do find it funny having the bike on the stand, but on carpet

Hahaha, and when the Foggy Mat (Carpet) arrive, it will be Carpet on top of Carpet
by red tail light, do you mean the Rizoma Corsa turn signal with red housing? I was thinking of black... but everyone use black... then gold, but it's too much with gold at the tail end... and I finally decided on Red housing.
The Red is darker kind of red like "marron red" You should see if your local bike store have some in stock, it really looks nice (nicer than the pictures) combine with Ducati Performance Carbon license plate holder.

 

[torrific]

Hahaha, and when the Foggy Mat (Carpet) arrive, it will be Carpet on top of Carpet
by red tail light, do you mean the Rizoma Corsa turn signal with red housing? I was thinking of black... but everyone use black... then gold, but it's too much with gold at the tail end... and I finally decided on Red housing.
The Red is darker kind of red like "marron red" You should see if your local bike store have some in stock, it really looks nice (nicer than the pictures) combine with Ducati Performance Carbon license plate holder.

No, that's why I went with the veloce sequential signals. It has some "flair" when they're on and I like to keep all that stuff discrete. It's not necessarily something I want for it to stand out, but appreciate it when it is used.

 

[BMW Alpina]

I can't sleep so I decided to take out my front yellow reflector and install the ProTi Titanium Bolt for Front Calipers with AELLA Titanium Brake Caliper SPACER and AELLA Titanium Brake Caliper Bolt WASHER.
The Aella Titanium Washer have a lips that kinda "center" the bolt, just like Spoon's Rigid Collar (for car).

Here are the pictures:
Before:


The ProTi Titanium Front and Rear Caliper Bolts (I only install the Front one tonight), it came with the Anti Seize Paste.
I also wonder what is that small round shape metal object on the top left corner of the packaging for... it only 1 pieces... if anyone know what it for, please tell me.


Aella Titanium Spacer and Washer:



Comparison in length between ProTi bolt and Stock bolt, looks like the ProTi is about 1 mm longer (thread length) which is perfect to compensate for the washer:


Install the washer onto ProTi bolt (notice the lips of the washer):



Top side, ProTi Bolt with AELLA Washer and Spacer, bottom side stock bolt with stock spacer, the ProTi/AELLA combo is so much nicer compare to stock... well I guess money doesn't lie



After:



I also purchase a set of extra front fender ProTi bolt in Titanium Silver so I used it for my Ducati Performance Carbon License Plate bolts.
Left picture before, Right picture after:
Again, the ProTi bolt on the right picture is much nicer compare to plain black steel on the left...

 

[marcomacity]

Hi DucatiKev,
I actually like it with the license plate holder, especially from side view, maybe because I am from the "old school" era where the rear body of the bike extend above the rear wheel more (like the original 916).
But, I am also going order the carbon license plate holder cover from Peter Lieb anyway (same shape as the Ducati original plastic cover just carbon fiber), so maybe I switch back and forth depend on my mood for that months

On a serious note, this Ducati Performance carbon license plate holder is really a beautiful piece of art, much better than the ugly (longer) original one. If someone is using this bike on the road and need license plate (and turn signal),
this combo with Rizoma Corsa looks very nice like without looking "aftermarket and afterthought" like most other "tail tidy" options. Plus, I plan to apply for a special license plate number too

Here is a better full side view picture where in my living room is the position/angle that I will see most of the time:
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How are the Titanium Akra Slips on performing? I mean compared to the more popuar ones [Code 96481391B ]? Thanks

 

[BMW Alpina]

How are the Titanium Akra Slips on performing? I mean compared to the more popuar ones [Code 96481391B ]? Thanks

Hello marcomacity,

As you might now, there are 3 different Akrapovic system available for our Panigale V4, unfortunately, this is the only akrapovic system that I ever know.
but I am sure the other 2 Akrapovic (slip on and full system) will be louder, more power and better response especially at the top, plus lighter since they don't have catalytic converter like mine, and it have different engine mapping.
I ordered the F1-85 air filter (have not arrived yet), so hopefully it will help make the "sounds" just slightly louder for my system. (my current system is already loud enough for my living room, but I can't help myself to buy that air filter )
In summary, I am sure mine is just a bit more free flow than the stock non Akra and combine with some "sound tuning" to make it sounds a bit louder than the stock one, so if you are looking for performance, I think this akrapovic system is not a good fit.

However, (and this is of course depend from person to person personal taste), I personally thinks my Akrapovic system that came with the 916 Anniversario package is the best looking among any other exhaust system out there.
Every other system like the 2 other Akrapovics, the Termignoni or SC project.. all looks... like a tack on, and an afterthought in term of design.
My system, looks integrated in term of design, plus that golden hue finish really match the magnesium wheel and remind me of the good old days of the original 916, especially since I bought this bike just for a living room decoration

 

[marcomacity]

Ahahha , I still cannot afford to have mine sitting in the living room

So the ones, I was referring to as ”more popular”, are the ones attached below which honestly I never liked it as I don’t think they integrate very well with the bike design.

Coming from 1299S I remembered to have replaced the stock system with the Akra and that also brought an improve on the overall bike performance.

I think the Akrapovic slip on system designed for the Panigale 916 Anniversary is the best one in terms of design/shape/overall bike fitting ever made for a Pani, HOWEVER, I am trying to justify over 4K euro expense if that would be limited only to weight saving (-1kg apparently ) and just sound.

Very difficult decision

 

[BMW Alpina]

Hello Marcomacity,
are you located in Europe? there are many online reseller of Ducati parts in Europe that I am sure can source you the Akrapovic from 916 Anniversario at discounted price.
by the way, I just took the pictures below just for you and I hope this picture will make it easier for you to decide well at least let your "eyes" decide it for you.




even the bottom part/surface of the exhaust (that no one will see) is very nice with embossed Akrapovic logo and 3 shiny bolts from Akrapovic, talk about attention to details

 

[ArcticWhite]

Although I agree this is the best looking system, its performance will not be as good as the others due to it retaining the catalytic converter.

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[marcomacity]

Hello Marcomacity,
are you located in Europe? there are many online reseller of Ducati parts in Europe that I am sure can source you the Akrapovic from 916 Anniversario at discounted price.
by the way, I just took the pictures below just for you and I hope this picture will make it easier for you to decide well at least let your "eyes" decide it for you.


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even the bottom part/surface of the exhaust (that no one will see) is very nice with embossed Akrapovic logo and 3 shiny bolts from Akrapovic, talk about attention to details
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Correct, I‘m from EUROPE, it‘s relatively easy to find the “popular” ones discounted even 20% off the RRP - however the ones you have are still priced pretty high (discounted price around 4K not less).

They are looking gorgeous

Thanks a mill for your great pictures!

 

[marcomacity]

Hello Marcomacity,
are you located in Europe? there are many online reseller of Ducati parts in Europe that I am sure can source you the Akrapovic from 916 Anniversario at discounted price.
by the way, I just took the pictures below just for you and I hope this picture will make it easier for you to decide well at least let your "eyes" decide it for you.


View attachment 30167View attachment 30168

even the bottom part/surface of the exhaust (that no one will see) is very nice with embossed Akrapovic logo and 3 shiny bolts from Akrapovic, talk about attention to details
View attachment 30169

....just forgot one last question (not sure if you know it): having a Pani V4S myself, do I have to change the lower fairings if I want to go for the 916 Akra exhaust?

 

[DucatiKev]

Although I agree this is the best looking system, its performance will not be as good as the others due to it retaining the catalytic converter.

send it to @Phl for modifications and then put some performance software on that ECU

 

[BMW Alpina]

....just forgot one last question (not sure if you know it): having a Pani V4S myself, do I have to change the lower fairings if I want to go for the 916 Akra exhaust?

Hello Marcomacity,
You do NOT to change the lower fairings with the 916 Akrapovic exhaust, it is pure bolt on with your V4S standard fairings.

 

[BMW Alpina]

A little update for today:

Test installing AELLA front slider, and learn how to take out the side fairing for the first time (in advance of taking out every fairings when more parts arrived in about 25 to 30 days from now, delay by coronavirus in Italy)...
and find out, that Ducati engineer have very complicated way of designing the fairing attachment, I mean what happen to the old days with the simple/fast DZUS fastener from the original 916... well, I guess this is progress
Then I found out, that the AELLA was designed to be installed with the standard Ducati wet clutch cover and not this Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Dry Clutch Cover... so I am ordering a stainless steel spacer from McMaster, but in the meantime,
I manage to install it... they are GORGEOUS




Ducati by Rizoma REAR brake fluid reservoir (originally front clutch reservoir but I will modify the mounting to make it suitable for rear brake reservoir) arrived:


Then another happy surprise arrived by UPS from UK today, the King Carl Fogarty Foggy Carpet... I don't have time to positioned it under the bike, maybe I do it later tonight and swap the dynamoto rear stand with the original Red Ducati rear stand for maximum "eye candy" matching color effect , PERFECT match and here is the picture

 

[marcomacity]

Hello Marcomacity,
You do NOT to change the lower fairings with the 916 Akrapovic exhaust, it is pure bolt on with your V4S standard fairings.

Great, thanks for letting me know.

I might ask you another question regarding the rider pegs replacement in the next following days, if you don’t mind.

thx