HKMP7's V4S Journal
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Due to the influence of HK and his use of ceramics, I too have become a fan. I recently spent days doing the gloss black mag wheels on my car and also the red Brembo brake calipers. Preparation and prior cleaning took the most time. I did some plastic parts too. It seems to have worked well as washing the brake dust off the wheels seemed a little easier the other day. Although this could have just been that self reinforcing pseudo feeling you get thinking that it must have worked because I did it. Anyway, can't hurt. I will also use some on the 1199S. Not cheap stuff but anything to help cleaning.
Thanks again HKMP7.
HK
Thanks for putting the weights of the parts up. That is always of great interest to me. I weigh and log everything. Fren lines are nice and light.
Thanks for putting the weights of the parts up. That is always of great interest to me. I weigh and log everything. Fren lines are nice and light.
Brembo Billet caliper update.
I got some stuff for the billet rear caliper and I think it turned out nice.
Proti caliper pin
It comes with the retainer clips
Replaced the bleeder as well
I modified the dust cap to accommodate the shorter bleeder.
Probolt Ti banjo bolt and bleeder installed
I got some stuff for the billet rear caliper and I think it turned out nice.
Proti caliper pin
It comes with the retainer clips
Replaced the bleeder as well
I modified the dust cap to accommodate the shorter bleeder.
Probolt Ti banjo bolt and bleeder installed
Suter Racing Rear master cylinder
Another piece of the puzzle for my braking system. Suter is well known in racing mostly for building swingarms, slipper clutches and full blown MotoGP bikes. Here's my attempt to clean up and simplify the right side of the bike. This will integrate the master cylinder and rear brake reservoir. Normally this master comes with threaded mounting holes which wouldn't wouldn't work with the V4 rearsets. So I asked them to "modify" it for me by removing the threads. This is "Ducati Modified" forum and that's what we do. They replied no problem and sent me out this.
You can see this is made by Brembo for Suter
My only issue is the color which you can see here in the sunlight. I have plans for that but more on that later.
The factory reservoir bracket helps with brakeline routing. When I delete it I will have a problem with cable management.
Here's my solution I bought the Fullsix carbon reservoir bracket.
I chopped it up.
With this new master I will need a different rear line from the abs pump to the master. I got with Fren tubo and I have a fix coming.
Stay tuned.
Another piece of the puzzle for my braking system. Suter is well known in racing mostly for building swingarms, slipper clutches and full blown MotoGP bikes. Here's my attempt to clean up and simplify the right side of the bike. This will integrate the master cylinder and rear brake reservoir. Normally this master comes with threaded mounting holes which wouldn't wouldn't work with the V4 rearsets. So I asked them to "modify" it for me by removing the threads. This is "Ducati Modified" forum and that's what we do. They replied no problem and sent me out this.
You can see this is made by Brembo for Suter
My only issue is the color which you can see here in the sunlight. I have plans for that but more on that later.
The factory reservoir bracket helps with brakeline routing. When I delete it I will have a problem with cable management.
Here's my solution I bought the Fullsix carbon reservoir bracket.
I chopped it up.
With this new master I will need a different rear line from the abs pump to the master. I got with Fren tubo and I have a fix coming.
Stay tuned.
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That is a very nice Rear Master Cylinder HKMP7, I can't wait to see your "solution" for the color issue and also your review after you install it on your bike
Beside, the thread, I assume this is a completely bolt on solution?
Yeah its pretty straight forward. I will update with the components needed to make this work.
That is a very nice Rear Master Cylinder HKMP7, I can't wait to see your "solution" for the color issue and also your review after you install it on your bike
Beside, the thread, I assume this is a completely bolt on solution?
BST Rapid Tek Carbon Wheels
When I first saw the V4SL I was thoroughly impressed. The extra effort they put forth just because they can is amazing. After experiencing the bike in the flesh I was in awe of all the details. I will not be one of the 500 lucky owners but I will use the bike as inspiration. BST makes the wheels for the V4SL since that design is only available thru Ducati. I got the next best thing the BST Rapid Tek.
These are gloss with ceramic bearings.
When I first saw the V4SL I was thoroughly impressed. The extra effort they put forth just because they can is amazing. After experiencing the bike in the flesh I was in awe of all the details. I will not be one of the 500 lucky owners but I will use the bike as inspiration. BST makes the wheels for the V4SL since that design is only available thru Ducati. I got the next best thing the BST Rapid Tek.
These are gloss with ceramic bearings.
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Hi HKMP7,
That is a great choice on the color and finished of your BST Rapid Tek, I saw some in other color, but I don't think any other color can look better than natural carbon fiber color for a carbon fiber wheel, at least for me
By the way, the ceramic bearings were optional, right? What are the advantages of using the ceramic bearings? Thanks
That is a great choice on the color and finished of your BST Rapid Tek, I saw some in other color, but I don't think any other color can look better than natural carbon fiber color for a carbon fiber wheel, at least for me
By the way, the ceramic bearings were optional, right? What are the advantages of using the ceramic bearings? Thanks
I agree glossy carbon is hard to beat. I considered satin but I felt like they wouldn’t pop as much. Yes the ceramic bearings were optional $150. The ceramic bearings offer lower rolling resistance over the standard steel units. So they will slow down and speed up faster.Hi HKMP7,
That is a great choice on the color and finished of your BST Rapid Tek, I saw some in other color, but I don't think any other color can look better than natural carbon fiber color for a carbon fiber wheel, at least for me
By the way, the ceramic bearings were optional, right? What are the advantages of using the ceramic bearings? Thanks
Such an awesome build. After seeing your post the other day with the spring return(I am now looking to buy this spring kit) for the rear master cylinder. Seeing the heim joint that was on the end I thought "surely there is a titanium heim joint option out there somewhere I could suggest. If anyone would use one it would be done on this build". An hour + later of searching I came up with nothing. LOL. Such an fantastic build. I enjoy following along and getting ideas for my own bike. Keep up the good work
I beg to differ but HKMP7 is actually "INCORRECT" regarding the "coolness" factor, because HKMP7 haven't post some of his upcoming parts and being modest
(hint, one of the upcoming HKMP7 modification will be a cool stuff and match made in heaven for the lightness and exotic material of HKMP7's BST
and I frankly don't even dare to match it 
)
Rear master update
I test fitted the Suter rear master and I found a couple small things that need to be addressed.
First I need to space it out about 2-2.5mm so it clears the carbon exhaust shield and the rear master pin is at the correct angle.
I mocked it up using 2 washers and it works perfect.
I found a much better solution to space out the master. I bought some titanium rod stock to make some custom spacers.
Finished product
Extra touch I "blued" the spacers lol
Second the brake line that comes with the Fren Tubo kit threads directly into the factory master so it wont work.
This is the line that comes standard with the kit.
So I have to get a custom line made. The banjo bolt on the new master is slightly farther back so I will need to extend the line. After measuring twice here are the specs for the new line. Carbon fiber brake hose 570mm long (from center hole to center hole) with a 45deg rotatable fitting on one side and 70deg lateral non rotatable on the other side.
I test fitted the Suter rear master and I found a couple small things that need to be addressed.
First I need to space it out about 2-2.5mm so it clears the carbon exhaust shield and the rear master pin is at the correct angle.
I mocked it up using 2 washers and it works perfect.
I found a much better solution to space out the master. I bought some titanium rod stock to make some custom spacers.
Finished product
Extra touch I "blued" the spacers lol
Second the brake line that comes with the Fren Tubo kit threads directly into the factory master so it wont work.
This is the line that comes standard with the kit.
So I have to get a custom line made. The banjo bolt on the new master is slightly farther back so I will need to extend the line. After measuring twice here are the specs for the new line. Carbon fiber brake hose 570mm long (from center hole to center hole) with a 45deg rotatable fitting on one side and 70deg lateral non rotatable on the other side.
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Rear Master & Custom Fren Tubo line update
I couldn't live with the brownish color on the master so I had it stripped and anodized. After the first chemical strip the laser etched logo was still there. They asked if I wanted to have them strip it again and I said no. I think it turned out awesome it gives it that "race worn" and more subtle look.
The color is a bright black hard anodize. I gave them a spare part from my rearsets for them to match.
Then put it back together.
Fren Tubo custom line
I painted the silver crimped area that's visible black.
I replaced the bolt that holds the brakeline to the swingarm with a Proti.
I painted the p clip that holds the brakeline. I wanted to buy a black alloy one but I couldn't find any in the U.S.A.
So this will do for now.
I couldn't live with the brownish color on the master so I had it stripped and anodized. After the first chemical strip the laser etched logo was still there. They asked if I wanted to have them strip it again and I said no. I think it turned out awesome it gives it that "race worn" and more subtle look.
The color is a bright black hard anodize. I gave them a spare part from my rearsets for them to match.
Then put it back together.
Fren Tubo custom line
I painted the silver crimped area that's visible black.
I replaced the bolt that holds the brakeline to the swingarm with a Proti.
I painted the p clip that holds the brakeline. I wanted to buy a black alloy one but I couldn't find any in the U.S.A.
So this will do for now.
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