Ducati 998s FE Final Edition (REPLICA but MODIFIED FAR BEYOND the Original) Build Thread

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Now it is time to TEST to make sure these "MOTORSPORT Grade" wires work by first connecting all 3 wires (Ground, Indicator and Turn Signal) :


And yes, they worked:
First, both left and right INDICATOR Lights (White LED):


Then test the Left and Right turn signal, and again worked:


Now I need to add the Rizoma Adapter to install these Rizoma Corsa indicator / turn signal combo onto the MS Production Corse (larger size) Intakes, with Titanium ProTi bolt of course:


Done:


But wait, I forgot,... I need to install the Rizoma Corsa onto the Rizoma Adaptor first before installing the Rizoma Adaptor onto the MS Production Carbon Intake.
Use the ProTi Titanium Nuts of course:




Installed:


Run the wiring inside the MS Production Intake:


Out to the other side of the MS Production Carbon Fiber Air Intake ready to be connected to the supply wire harness:

 

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Now time to pay attention back to the Speedometer. First, I found this new but old stock real Ducati Carbon Fiber speedometer surrounds (to someday replace the foam):


Test fit them, but I still need to refinished them in Matte Clear, so it will become DRY CARBON looks:


First problem, the Neutral Light Indicator is NOT bright enough, so I am replacing with brighter LED:





Before and After

 

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Oh, talking about light, I bought this dual-function tail light and brake light. Soon I will post why:



I also purchased these custom Y-Splitter SuperSeal connectors from a vendor in Italy to be use with the 2 lights above... I think you might already know where I am going with this:

 

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Obviously, there is so much more story I need to share regarding this build that I did before I started my bike, but... let me just jump to what I did today, which is... starting the bike for the second time :

Below is the YouTube link, but I promise more posts with details will be coming soon:
Ducati 998s with new big bore 999S 1038cc engine and Motocorse 60.5mm Titanium Exhaust Second Start

Well, while we at it, let me also share the video of the FIRST start (last month):

 

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Ok, let's continue with past progress, but posted in the present time (like back to the future)

I found a Titanium rear brake light switch rod by NCR, so I bought it.


Comparison vs the stock factory rod:


Add the ProTi Titanium Nut of course:


Next, test run the Samco Crankcase Breather Hose from the engine crankcase valve (STM) to the Carbon Fiber oil catch/breather box at the rear of the bike and from the AIRBOX to the Carbon Fiber oil catch/breather box (it's a close circuit)




Notice how there is another Samco hose at the background




Unfortunately, a ProTi Titanium bolt holding the top of the shock absorber protrudes too far and pinches one of these Samco hoses, so it needs to be dremelled:

 

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Purchase a new, smaller size Earl's AN adjustable wrench to allow me to tighten several aluminum quick dry break in tight spaces:


And these are the dry breaks, Staubli of course :


Please pay attention to the 10AN Dry Breaks:


Because the one of the 6AN is just for extra simplicity for the fuel line, but the 10AN are for quickly removing the AirBox while using those Samco hoses for the crankcase breather system.



Bought some Goodridge heat protection sleeves:


And a vital part is these RaceTronix 1-way breather valve, that is easier to install to the airbox then the Ducati original REED Valve system:


Next, buy more fittings and sealed washers to build this crankcase breather line:








These sealed washers are to ensure air-tight sealing in the airbox where this Racetronix 1-way breather valve will enter:

 

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After test fit, I found the current configuration below, does not fit the available space between the airbox and the side airbox cover/frame:


So I ordered more parts, and more parts arrived:

The Fragola hose end cover:


More Staubli for the injector line going to airbox also arrived:






But first, I need to enlarge the hold in the airbox orginally made for Ducati official reed valve:




Now it fits the Racetronix 1-way valve:


Racetronix 1-way valve is perfectly seated:

 

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But it is still did not route very well, so more reconfiguration:

 

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In the meantime, I also need to create a "threaded stud" to hold the K&N Air Filter in the airbox, so I just use a ProTi Titanium Bolt and fused them with the carbon fiber airbox with of course carbon fiber layers:

 

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Then, I proceed with securing the new wiring harness:

 

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A few days later, the custom-machined TITANIUM Grade 5 Plates arrived. Yes, these plates are CNC machined with Titanium Grade 5 material:


What are these plates for?... those will be reinforcement plates (top and bottom) so I can install Staubli Dry Break for the fuel line going into the airbox. These plates act like a "bulkhead".

 

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I also need to replace a bolt holding the battery tray with thinner head: