Recent content by BMW Alpina

I have a quick update on this project. I only need to order 1 more set (final connection) for my brake hose upgrade. It took me a few days to figure out the best connection. Originally, I was going to use a distribution block to split the hose from the ABS to both front calipers. But this is no...

I had many brand new Goodridge 700 series Aramid Fiber Braided brake hoses from my Panigale V4S 916 25 Anniversario projects that have incorrect end fittings (Goodridge builds it wrong, and they end up giving it to me for free) or because I change the configuration since I am now using the...

I purchased the original clip for brake reservoir hose from Panigale V4. I like them because they have black color finish. But I forget they are way too small and hard to install... so this become a waste of purchase. Just want to warn you guys not to buy these clips:

Oh, did I mention I found a super nice looking front sprocket from Motocorse Japan? Yes, it is made by Gandini, POLISHED finished and sold by Motocorse Japan. I already bought a nice brand new AFAM 15T sprocket, but of course not as nice looking as this Gandini sprocket... so the AFAM will be...

Later (still a few months ago), I am test fitting all possible AN Goodridge/Earl's fittings for my fuel pump Staubli drybreak quick disconnect that will not hit the cylinder head (the space between the vertical cylinder head and the fuel tank/fuel pump base is very tight. I am happy to say that...

A few weeks later, I also found a BRAND NEW 998R Carbon Lower Belly Pan in Japan. So far, I bought 4 carbon belly pans: 1. 996R Carbon Belly Pan (slightly used, and I already sold it) 2. 998R/S Carbon Belly Pan (brand new and I have already coated with satin matte finish and will keep it) 3...

In the meantime, I found a BRAND NEW 998R front mudguard in Italy, which I will recoat with a SATIN MATTE finished to make it more "modern period correct". and not 1990's period correct :ROFLMAO:. I know some people prefer to keep their 916 996 998 looking originals, while I just want them to...

Last to be connected is the wiring harness going to the dashboard and lighting. I also have to carefully relocate the lighting connector since I use the LED lighting from IPF for both low beam and high beam, which has extra electronic modules (those 2 black plastic boxes):

I also purchased a thicker starter and ground wiring kit from the UK. But their ground connector was a 90-degree bend design, while the original factory ground wire was the flat design. So I decided to connect this thicker ground wire to the vertical cylinder head instead: Of course, this is...

The other incompatibility is the original 998 generator have a longer cable coming out of the generator assembly. Since my engine is 999 with 999 generator cover, and I want to use the newer 999 generator and flywheel design, that also means the cable coming out of the 999 generator assembly is...

hmmm... looking back at these posts that I just posted here... this old 998 wire harness is already good enough for my project... but it's just me... I am never happy until it is close to perfect... anyway, more pictures below of the installation of this old 998 wiring harness...

All spade/wiring had been pulled out from the old fuse box: Here is the new fuse box with original fuse sticker from Ducati: Install the hardware with ProTi Titanium bolts: Everything is ready now: Installed on the frame:

I then proceed to install the old wiring harness that originally came from this 998 bike when I bought it. Please note this was many months ago, so I did not have my brand-new 998 wiring harness yet. Now, this old wiring harness had been removed, and I am just going to store it for spare. I...

Time to connect the Samco Hoses to the cylinder head outlet (the RS aluminum machined outlet): And to the Thermostat and Water Pump:

Yes, this was a few months ago, I started installing the Samco hoses: Started with the hoses to the EVR Carbon Reservoir: Note that soon that bolt for the clamp will be replaced with Titanium bolt from ProBolt (ProTi did not produce the correct size): Install on the frame: Now...