DUCATI Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 BUILD Thread

[BMW Alpina]

Last week, I tested the CNC Racing steering damper bracket. Please note that this CNC Racing steering damper has been enlarged from the original 53mm diameter to 54.5mm diameter to fit the RVP 25 forks.
However, I forgot to ask for it to also be "chamfered," so it was having an issue during the initial contact to fit the Ohlins RVP 25 forks.


So I used Dremel to chamfered the corners:


Then I get rid of the rough surface step by step using light sanding and finally polishing tools to get them to mirror polish:







Now they fit well to the RVP 25 forks:







But as @bp_SFV4 pointed out before they were not long enough so the Ohlins steering damper is not position straight in relation to the upper triple clamp:




They still will works, and the steering will still have enough play from lock to lock in my case, but they need to be about 1 cm longer as shown in the picture below (to make them perfect):






So I will do something about this soon

 

[bp_SFV4]

The Spider damper bracket works perfectly. I have a 2021 V4S so I can only speak to the 51mm one, but it lines up perfectly.

 

[BMW Alpina]

The Spider damper bracket works perfectly. I have a 2021 V4S so I can only speak to the 51mm one, but it lines up perfectly.

Thanks @bp_SFV4 ,
I saw the Spider bracket, but (unlike the CNC Racing version) I cannot modify the Spider from 53mm to 54.5mm diameter because it uses a hinges design, and the wall will be too thin around the hinges area if I machined it to 54.5mm.

 

[bp_SFV4]

I was under the impression they made different sizes. Have you considered going to a race style side damper mount?

 

[BMW Alpina]

I was under the impression they made different sizes. Have you considered going to a race-style side damper mount?

Spider Racing made 2 different offsets, but only 1 diameter forks (53mm).
I don't want a side damper mount because of 2 things: I like my steering damper to be visible near the upper triple clamp, and I believe my 2020 style fairing might not fit easily. I remember it requires taking out the left radiator coolant overflow bottle.

 

[bp_SFV4]

If you're running street fairings (or track fairings that use them) the inner air conveyers don't fit IIRC with the side mount. I'm not entirely sure. I think the left overflow will work. There's a lot of empty space with the wide body Panigales.

I do like the top mounted for aesthetics though.

 

[PanigalePilot]

Then after several tries, I finally managed to align the Motocorse Gold Dust Cover "dimples" aligned symmetrically with the Melotti Racing Upper Triple Clamp.
As a bonus, the orientation of the slot for the CNC Racing Titanium Steering Nut is also much better than before:

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But then the whole height of both the Upper Triple Clamp and the Handle Bar need to be "readjust" and after final adjustment, I tighten them according to factory torque (well the upper triple clamp is 22Nm, but the Melotti Racing GP-Handlebar used 2 M6 bolts instead of 1 M8 like the factory handle bar, so I tightened them to 10Nm):
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I also slightly re-adjust the angle of the Melotti Racing GP-Handlebar to allow more space and more steering movement, but even after this, I felt, I might need to adjust more after I install the throttle grip and the switches:
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There are more updates, but I am going to eat my dinner and relax with my family now, so I will continue again in the next few days

nice work H
Polishing is fun when you get a good result

 

[BMW Alpina]

Thanks @PanigalePilot ,

I have more updates, I just don't have time yet to post it. Each time I work until super late at night...
Anyway, today I have time to post a small update:

The Melotti Racing ABS/Speed sensor bracket that they machine for Barni Racing Team WSBK bikes works perfectly for my stock wheel and Ohlins RPV25, however, they might be a bit too far so I think I will need to space out the sensor WHEEL (that black small wheel).
So if any of you are interested in upgrading your fork to RVP25, then this bracket is an easy turn key solution for you (well almost turn key):

 

[BMW Alpina]

I custom CNC machined the adapter for the Rizoma Front Wheel Slider so it flush mounts again since the axle for the Ohlins RVP25 has a smaller diameter than the original Ohlins EC forks.
This custom adapter is Black Anodized and machined from the 7075-T6 aluminum so much stronger than the original plastic of Rizoma, and it arrived a few days ago:


Here how it differ compare to the original from Rizoma:


As you can see in the picture below, the Rizoma original adapter cannot go inside the axle making it protruding out:


So I am replacing it with this custom machine adapter:


As you can see below, it now fully inserted into the axle inner diameter:





However, when I inserted the Rizoma frame slider, it has a gap of about 1mm (picture below):


Initially, I was confused since the measurement of the inner diameter of 38.55 mm should CLEAR the Rizoma frame slider... until I realized I did not compensate for the possibility that the rod going through that inner through hole is not perfectly centered.
This means that when this adapter was machined, the inner through hole was not drilled perfectly centered, and when I only give about 0.1mm of tolerance, well, let's just say it won't meet the tolerance.
So, I just bought a drill stand from Amazon that should arrive tomorrow. I need this drill stand to drill some other parts anyway

 

[BMW Alpina]

I spent another day with my Foggy 916
but I am too tired to update, so I just have a picture for today to sum it up...
After maybe 2 years of "continuous improvement", it's so nice to see the "number 1" again fully "MODIFIED," of course
(hmmm... those legs err... forks looks beefier, like it had been going to the gym lately)

 

[BMW Alpina]

I know the Melotti Racing Mudguard Adapter fit the Ohlins RVP 25 WSBK forks, but will it fit the stock Ducati Panigale V4S Carbon Fiber mudguard?



The answer is YES, but need 10mm spacers, so the edge of the Carbon Fiber Mudguard CLEAR the Melotti Racing adapter "triangle shape":




I then check to make sure the ABS Speed Sensor fit the Melotti Racing Speed Sensor adapter which also fit the Ohlins RVP25 mounting holes for speed sensor:


Oh, notice the Melotti Racing RAW NON-Anodized aluminum already oxidizing rapidly? BEcause they are 7075-T6 which if left unanodized will oxidize faster.
So I will mirror polish them and painted them anodized RED

Then I decided I want to make sure the speed sensor wire will have enough slack so I start re-routing the wire, removing any slack and gaining about 10 inches more wire length:

 

[Apuca]

I know the Melotti Racing Mudguard Adapter fit the Ohlins RVP 25 WSBK forks, but will it fit the stock Ducati Panigale V4S Carbon Fiber mudguard?

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The answer is YES, but need 10mm spacers, so the edge of the Carbon Fiber Mudguard CLEAR the Melotti Racing adapter "triangle shape":
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I then check to make sure the ABS Speed Sensor fit the Melotti Racing Speed Sensor adapter which also fit the Ohlins RVP25 mounting holes for speed sensor:
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Oh, notice the Melotti Racing RAW NON-Anodized aluminum already oxidizing rapidly? BEcause they are 7075-T6 which if left unanodized will oxidize faster.
So I will mirror polish them and painted them anodized RED

Then I decided I want to make sure the speed sensor wire will have enough slack so I start re-routing the wire, removing any slack and gaining about 10 inches more wire length:
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This bike is bike of the “century”. You should really award yourself bike of the month Howard.

 

[BMW Alpina]

This bike is bike of the “century”. You should really award yourself bike of the month Howard.

Thanks so much for the kind words @Apuca , I really appreciate it.


Next thing I did during Thanksgiving holidays, originally, I want to use (and bought brand new set) of original Ducati Steering Stopper Stud combined with ProTi Titanium Nut, but I think it looks not up to par with the Motocorse lower triple clamp:


So I replace it with ProTi Titanium Bolt instead:


Next I installed the horn back:


Then I reroute the 2 cable for left and right turn signal because I will no longer use mirror with LED turn signal integrated, so now the LED turn signal cable will come out from the side of the airbox:


Only later I realize the mounting location of the Rizoma smallest turn signal for my bike is further front so I will have to reroute these 2 cables later....

I then tidy up the wiring for the headlight, exactly the way Ducati service manual guidance:



Install the airflow sensor back to the air intake (too bad ProTi does not have replacement screws for this super small screws):


Reconnect the connector to the air flow sensor:


And install this Carbon Fiber Superleggera Air Intake Assembly (with the headlight), oh of course use AntiSeize for the bolts:


Voila, the MENACING INTIMIDATING EYE of Panigale is back on the bike:




Yap, Full Superleggera Front Carbon Fiber parts:

 

[BMW Alpina]

Oh, almost forgot,
I also need to secure the 2 wire harness going to the headlight to the resonator box using the special zip tie from Ducati with locking teeth:

 

[BMW Alpina]

The next step is installing the Rizoma Stealth Mirror and I start with getting the Ducati original gasket,


But then I notice inside the Rizoma Stealth kit, they have similar gasket with backing adhesive and I decide to use this and attached it to the Magnesium Subframe... well turn out later I realize, this suppose to go under the Rizoma Stealth Mirror based,
but it's too late, so I am buying a replacement material from Amazon and will later add it to the base of the Rizoma Stealth Mirror and leave this gasket from Rizoma attached to the magnesium subframe.




For test fit, I use the thick rubber oem Ducati Gasket that came with the original Ducati mirror under Rizoma Stealth base:



Then before I install it, I test fit the Superleggera V4 Carbon Fiber backing plate set:



I then put some Rubber Grease to make it easier to insert the front fairing clip:


For now, I am using this ProTi bolt that I have, but I order a different style ProTi bolt with larger diameter head to make it looks nicer.
I must say that it is VERY HARD to install the bolt because it keep want to "cross thread" The thread on the Rizoma Stealth is so SOFT, perhaps they choose this aluminum material to make it easy to machined beautifully but it also cause the thread is so soft.
It took me several hours (yes no kidding) just to insert all the thread carefully and I manage to avoid cross threading.
It also might be cause by the thick rubber gasket. anyway, Rizoma should improve the thread inside with perhaps steel insert.


But once they were installed, wow, so GORGEOUS :

 

[BMW Alpina]

The Ohlins Special Tools (Clamp Insert) with the right diameter to take out the inner tube from the fork bottom finally arrived (diameter 34.2mm), so I took out the inner tube and am now able to advertise the whole Ohlins EC cartridge since this inner tube is part of the cartridge assembly. I am also selling my stock Ohlins's fork bottom.

 

[BMW Alpina]

I then started test fitting the Rizoma LED front turn signal:





First installing the turn signal into the machined aluminum bracket:


But after trying including using silicone lubricant, I realized, this will require some cutting of the wiring so I decide to postponed it later:


The wire need to be soldered to this connector adapter:

 

[BMW Alpina]

Alright Ladies and Gentlemen,

I want to introduce you to the PISTABASSA NARROW-Band T-Drive Thicker Brembo Rotors, just arrived yesterday :




Please note that this is the correct rotor to be used with Brembo GP4-RR or GP4-LM Racing Specific Caliper. It has a Lower Height (NARROW-BAND) of the Friction Surface but is THICKER for better Thermal Capacity.
The regular T-Drive rotor can fit with the GP4-RR or GP4-LM when it is new and still at its full 5.5mm thickness, however:
a. It will have a "ring of shame" or ring of rust because it will not be swiped by the shorter height brake pads on the GP4-RR or GP4-LM
b. Once the rotor gets thinner and the brake pads are also worn out, there is a high risk of the brake pads falling off the caliper, which will result in catastrophe.

That is why I decided to sell my regular T-Drive rotor and purchase this PISTABASSA even though these are twice the price of the regular T-Drive.

However, as a bonus, well, it looks even sexier :

 

[bp_SFV4]

Awesome parts, but has to be some of the most wasteful packaging ever. I've been looking into how to make carbon fiber parts, and at least in the motorcycle space, the amount of single use materials used in the manufacturing is shocking. I really think the next big thing in industry will be the refinement of single use items and packaging. It has to be the biggest loss (expense) going.

 

[BMW Alpina]

Awesome parts, but has to be some of the most wasteful packaging ever. I've been looking into how to make carbon fiber parts, and at least in the motorcycle space, the amount of single use materials used in the manufacturing is shocking. I really think the next big thing in industry will be the refinement of single use items and packaging. It has to be the biggest loss (expense) going.

This packaging is designed to provide the customer with the "WOW" unboxing experience to further justify the ahem "price"
I agree with you that this packaging is a waste, but in the end, the cost of the packaging is passed onto the customer.
At least for me personally, I don't mind paying a bit more (for the extravagant packaging) just to ... well.... "enhance" that "WOW" unboxing experience