V4 V4s Build - From Start To Finish

Here are some high resolution images of the bike with its clothes finally on, as promised.

 

They are only really interested in performance enhancing mods, not cosmetic items, from my own experience. I could get a realistically priced agreed value policy on it which will cover around 75% of the mod costs..Few if any insurers offer 100% (those that do charge extortionate policies). I think you have to accept if the worst happens you won't realise a return on costs, but I knew that from day one, even when it comes to parting with it.

 

Thanks AO. Been a long and rocky road to get here.

 

I will post up some pics of the bodywork prep and a few other titbits shortly, as I obviously could not upload them before the reveal. I have also got some pics of the one piece Ilmberger carbon belly pan that has been painted, which will be fitted after the bike's first service, to replace the two piece Lieb-Speed current setup.

 

Some pics of the bodywork preparation and part finished panels. Many thanks to Darren at AirFx in Norwich for all his hard work.

 

This is the current two-piece belly pan set up. This picture was taken before I had the lower fairings resprayed again to move the "Ducati Performance" logo further down to the vertical mid-point, as on the one piece bellypan.



This is the one piece version. I have only to fit the foil heat lining and the fittings and it's ready to bolt on. It will be fitted after the first service.

 

The very last of the carbon parts going on today/tomorrow! (now back from clear coaters)

 

Yes I know. Unlikely I will be able to make it though, as I'm working late that day and in any case the bike still needs the PPF film fitted, software upgrades (+ Akra map and DMS to be activated) as well as an MOT. Then I have the issue of how to get it out the garage and over the pile of type one hardcore outside while we are waiting for the driveway to be done. I might drive down there if I finish work in time.

 

The last of the carbon parts to go on the bike. Been on back order for a long while now and then had them clear coated (as you will have gathered I am not a fan of matte carbon fibre)






The kit comes with no instructions, not that your really need any, but did manage to get hold of the correct PDF file from the dealer, which shows you where to place the rubber dampers that come with the air ducts. Four are supplied, but you only need two (one per duct). I played around with the position until I got it spot on, then mirrored that across to the other side, with the use of masking tape and some measurements.





Five mins to fit. As per the workshop manual, set a step of 2Nm then 1-2-1 up to 45Nm for the caliper bolts.








These are possibly the most compact ducts I have seen, but more importantly, they are the only ones available that still let you use the front paddock stand as they sit well above the front axle.

 

Inbound in the next month or so, in an effort to clean up the stock rear brake reservoir area on the bike, are these two billet aluminium goodies from Moto Corse. I've ordered a red cap (in addition) to the stock black reservoir, as I can't decide which set up I prefer. I photoshopped the image below to show the alternate colour cap. The second image shows the hose guide which will eliminate the plastic OEM part. Fullsix make one in carbon but the quality of it is quite poor. The last image shows the reservoir in position on Moto Corse's bike.

 

Just pulled the trigger on a pair of these. Due to arrive within the week.