Ducati Panigale V4 916 25 Anniversario Build Thread

[BMW Alpina]

Good question. First off I am a Titanium fanatic. My background is aerospace, I flew in the navy and for Hughes/Raytheon as a test an eval platform engineer so I have always been bitten by the tech. Yes among other interests i have an innovation and development company working with the DOD and recently Amazon. We do not have capabilities outside small machine Lathe Mill etc)capabilities in house however our partner company which is 15 min away in Santa Ana is a full multi axis CNC, 3D shop with aerospace certs including welding and composite materials. The Titanium components I use are made in Baden Germany in an aerospace house. I do have input with respect to the design which I do on Solidworks but have no input past what I am trying to achieve, The manufacturer takes care of all of that. I do not sell components. I order multiple sets of what I need for spares and to facilitate the volume discount. If there are components left over and someone needs something then it's theirs. That doesn't mean that i do not order one off items. I do all the time but for things like axles, steering stems, slave rods etc I usually order 10 of each. I would like to make my own stuff and I have access to the shop at any time but my OCD coupled with a host of other mental deficiencies present themselves whenever I get the itch. It's really procrastination. All of my small magnesium and Ti components I make myself on the Unimat. I really want to get into composite materials. Im playing with it now.

Hi Endodoc,
Yes, I am also currently researching on composite industry too. I don't want to work for other forever and want to open my own business like what I did back in my country of origin.
I actually Carbon Fiber fanatic (although of course I like all exotic metal too) since I was young. My final paper on my material engineering class was about Carbon Fiber (this was back in 1995).

However, I took Chemical Engineering as my major at that time (related to my family business), I wish I took either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering major instead. But, I am lucky to have 2 sons who like technical things so one of them is going for Electrical Engineering Major soon, and the younger one plan to enter Mechanical Engineering
In the next few years, hopefully, I will have enough engineers in house (my sons ) to open our composite manufacturing firm (fully automated of course).

Are you thinking of being a manufacturer of composite parts or do you want to sell the raw material or even produce your own raw material?

 

[endodoc]

Really have no idea. I like to build things, everything from personal electric vehicles to super bikes, bicycles, guitars and anything that fly's. Im also a small turbine engine nut. As long as I can incorporate the materials that i like to work with. Some people have a natural knack to make things other people like. You seem to have both qualities one being the technical background to make parts that suite your needs and an eye for aesthetics. I don't really have the second piece. If you don't like mechanical things and raw materials, you’re r not going to like what I do. Just never been a paint and carpet guy. I really like the jetpacks and hovercraft stuff that people are doing i built my first plane (BD-5) before I was 20. I would love to do one of those in composite material. Im basically retired and the goal this year is to finish out the new shop so that i can make toys not necessary to sell anything but just a place where people can go and make stuff for their projects

 

[BMW Alpina]

Today, the Aluminum Switch Assy. needed to replace the factory Start/Kill switch assy arrived from Bike Sport Developments, UK. This switch will mount to the left (offset) of the Brake Master Cylinder Clamp so it will prevent the Brake Lever from hitting the throttle housing. Oh, yes, this is because I will be replacing both the Brake and Clutch Master Cylinder with the RCS 17 Corsa Corta (Brake) and RCS 16 Corsa Corta (Clutch). This Corsa Corta have a straight tube design unlike our slanted design of the original OEM Brembo Master Cylinder, that is why the master cylinder need to be located further outside so the brake lever will be in similar position like the stock one.
I custom order this BSD Switch so all 3 buttons are BLACK Color. I don't like the way it's originally came in multi color. However, I plan to further customized this switch

 

[HKMP7]

Today, the Aluminum Switch Assy. needed to replace the factory Start/Kill switch assy arrived from Bike Sport Developments, UK. This switch will mount to the left (offset) of the Brake Master Cylinder Clamp so it will prevent the Brake Lever from hitting the throttle housing. Oh, yes, this is because I will be replacing both the Brake and Clutch Master Cylinder with the RCS 17 Corsa Corta (Brake) and RCS 16 Corsa Corta (Clutch). This Corsa Corta have a straight tube design unlike our slanted design of the original OEM Brembo Master Cylinder, that is why the master cylinder need to be located further outside so the brake lever will be in similar position like the stock one.
I custom order this BSD Switch so all 3 buttons are BLACK Color. I don't like the way it's originally came in multi color. However, I plan to further customized this switch

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Looks awesome! Im looking at their 3 button shell clamp switch as well let me know how you like it.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Looks awesome! Im looking at their 3 button shell clamp switch as well let me know how you like it.

Hi HKMP7,
I tested by pushing the button and they feel robust (both the locking and intermittent buttons). Don't forget to buy the special tool from BSD so you can remove your original Ducati switches housing.
Somehow, BSD forget to ship the tool with this package, so I am contacting BSD now to ask them to ship the missing items.

The BSD 3 button shell clamp is an even more compact solution so it should be great for you, fyi, BSD also told me that they will issue a NEWER version for the LEFT handlebar switches, with more simple design than their current one.
I just don't want to replace the oem ducati switches unless I have too, so my left one will stay stock.

By the way since the RCS Corsa Corta do not have the mounting hole for the brake reservoir, and our Panigale V4 clip on handlebar bolts is facing a different orientation, plus I don't want to connect a bracket to my upcoming Melotti Triple Clamp,
so I need to buy this BSD switch with an offset bracket. That way I can mount a Rizoma "mirror" adapter on top of the offset bracket (with longer bolt) directly to the RCS corsa corta clamp. Basically Rizoma clamp on top of BSD Clamp.
And to be completely honest (hey I am not a hypocrite), this also give me another "excuse" so I can put more "Rizoma" parts just for my eye candy purposes

This is the Rizoma mirror adapter that I ordered:

 

[HKMP7]

Hi HKMP7,
I tested by pushing the button and they feel robust (both the locking and intermittent buttons). Don't forget to buy the special tool from BSD so you can remove your original Ducati switches housing.
Somehow, BSD forget to ship the tool with this package, so I am contacting BSD now to ask them to ship the missing items.

The BSD 3 button shell clamp is an even more compact solution so it should be great for you, fyi, BSD also told me that they will issue a NEWER version for the LEFT handlebar switches, with more simple design than their current one.
I just don't want to replace the oem ducati switches unless I have too, so my left one will stay stock.

By the way since the RCS Corsa Corta do not have the mounting hole for the brake reservoir, and our Panigale V4 clip on handlebar bolts is facing a different orientation, plus I don't want to connect a bracket to my upcoming Melotti Triple Clamp,
so I need to buy this BSD switch with an offset bracket. That way I can mount a Rizoma "mirror" adapter on top of the offset bracket (with longer bolt) directly to the RCS corsa corta clamp. Basically Rizoma clamp on top of BSD Clamp.
And to be completely honest (hey I am not a hypocrite), this also give me another "excuse" so I can put more "Rizoma" parts just for my eye candy purposes

This is the Rizoma mirror adapter that I ordered:
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Heck yeah you got it dialed in!

 

[Pottsy]

I really want to get into composite materials. Im playing with it now.

I work in Aerospace and have an extensive Composites background. Based in Laguna Beach. Drop me a message if you ever need any advice. Nick

 

[endodoc]

Nick, I will send a PM Im in Newport Coast

 

[Tyleydurden]

Bike is looking great BMW Alpina.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Thank You for your kind word Tyleydurden

By the way, I just found and purchased a solution for the Electronic Switch on the clutch side. The RCS 16 Corsa Corta Clutch Master Cylinder will not come with a switch unlike the RCS 17 Corsa Corta Brake Master Cylinder.
And Kohken from Japan has a bolt on solution:
ブレンボラジアルマスターシリンダー用機械式スイッチキット【RCSラジアルクラッチマスター用】 [KOK-2002] - 4,180円 : KOHKENダイレクトSHOP

 

[Zundapp]

Nice link and nice solution
have you found out how to set it to english ?
or have an english link.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Nice link and nice solution
have you found out how to set it to english ?
or have an english link.

Hello Zundapp,
I was using Google Chrome browser which has an auto translate function.
You can also purchase it at webike (English language section):
KOHKEN (KOHKEN DENKA) : Mechanical Switch Kit for Brembo Radial Master Cylinder [KOK-2002]

 

[Zundapp]

Thanks always nice to learn things

 

[BMW Alpina]

Check Facebook and notice Melotti just posted: Melotti Racing

I can't wait for Tuesday when DHL suppose to deliver what Melotti Racing describe as the "Top Fork Bridge":

About 6 months ago, when I start seriously consider buying a Ducati again, I notice many owner replace their Upper Triple Clamp to what they call "GP style"...
However, I never like any of the offering available until I saw the Melotti Racing one... But I don't want to replace mine since mine came with the "Serial Number",
until I notice that Melotti was accepting custom design from some Racing Team. So, I contacted Melotti Racing directly and this is the result
Custom Laser Marking of 25 Anniversario 916 and Serial Number 210/500 just like on my original upper triple clamp plus the "Number 1" racing number logo just like on the fairing (and on my t-shirt)

So far, of all the parts / accessories that I already purchased for my bike, I think I love this one the most

 

[endodoc]

That looks very nice. Do they offer a lower as well? the stock cast lower is Cinderella step sister. If you’re going to do the swap, if possible, swap it all.

 

[BMW Alpina]

That looks very nice. Do they offer a lower as well? the stock cast lower is Cinderella step sister. If you’re going to do the swap, if possible, swap it all.

Hi endodoc,
they don't offer the lower triple clamp. I really need to be discipline now, I am starting to get carried away with all this spending (fun but dangerous)...

 

[endodoc]

Oh, it never ends. The secret is maintaining poor accounting practices. Works for me

 

[HKMP7]

That looks amazing I want one now.
Can they do one in black with HKMP7 on it lol.

Sending them a email now.

 

[BMW Alpina]

That looks amazing I want one now.
Can they do one in black with HKMP7 on it lol.
Sending them a email now.

Hi HKMP7,
Yes, the can do in black with HKMP7 on it, in fact I am pretty sure they can do an OUTLINE laser marking of a Heckler & Koch MP7
I am serious, it is not that hard, I know because I am also representing a Laser Marking Equipment Manufacturer.




here is one in black:

 

[HKMP7]

Hi HKMP7,
Yes, the can do in black with HKMP7 on it, in fact I am pretty sure they can do an OUTLINE laser marking of a Heckler & Koch MP7
I am serious, it is not that hard, I know because I am also representing a Laser Marking Equipment Manufacturer.

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here is one in black:

Hi HKMP7,
Yes, the can do in black with HKMP7 on it, in fact I am pretty sure they can do an OUTLINE laser marking of a Heckler & Koch MP7
I am serious, it is not that hard, I know because I am also representing a Laser Marking Equipment Manufacturer.

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here is one in black:

Already sent them a message.