Hey guys!
So first off let me say I had a horrible time trying to decide what color to paint these wheels. I really thought they all looked good but at the end of the day we actually went through and counted every single comment from you guys and in the end, this scheme came out on top.
With all of that said, I think these wheels look incredible AND they saved another 6.5 lbs ...
2020-12-05 07:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
This is the first time we've done mag wheels and I gotta say I'm very impressed. I can't wait to surprise you guys with the custom paint scheme in the next episode AND find out how much weight they save over the stock wheels.
Also very stoked with the new black out rear sets from Ducabike. They really add to the look of the bike as another piece of art on the p...
2020-11-26 03:55:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
In this episode we installed a lithium battery that saved over 4 lbs! We also installed a comfort seat and put the heat shield on it and it feels SO MUCH better than the performance seat.
We also get the radiator guards installed which will protect that precious radiator and black out the entire area which just makes the bike look even cooler :)
Enjoy the episo...
2020-11-19 07:03:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So since we already got the conversation started in the last video I figured I might as well share this now. Huge shout out to Grigorescu Dan on instagram for these awesome mock ups. They all look amazing!
I've arranged these in order of my personal favorite that being the first photo. The rear wheel with the front red wheel creates a very unique look tha...
2020-11-15 20:02:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Saturday fam!
We got our ducabike clear clutch installed on the V2 and it looks GORGEOUS. These are honestly one of my favorite mods on any bike we do and I love how this one turned out.
Also be sure to let me know your thoughts on how we should paint the new wheels...I've got some awesome graphic design shots coming later this week and you guys are going to freak...
2020-11-15 03:14:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Needless to say I was very excited for this video and let me tell you, this exhaust EXCEEDED all of my expectations. The sound is just unreal. The pops on hard upshifts sound incredible and the barking auto blips are a thing of legends.
And I absolutely love the little pops and bangs in first gear when coming to a stop...never heard a ducati do that before.
... 2020-11-12 04:24:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
I decided to splurge and get a set of magnesium wheels for the V2!
I ordered them in black and then we will paint them red to match with the current paint scheme of the bike.
I figured it would be cool to try something other than carbon. These should save 5 to 10 lbs over the stock wheels and I can’t wait to see how they look and feel.
Special thanks to M...
2020-11-10 05:47:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
In this episode we got the heat shield kit installed from www.ducatispacers.com along with the new performance seat and I'm very excited to see what kind of a difference this kit makes to keep the heat off your ass and legs.
John is going to finish putting the rest of putting the bike back together off camera so I'll be able to do a first ride for the next video to try out...
2020-11-06 09:06:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So we were able to get the new sprint high flow filter installed, get the tank on and get the upmap installed which allowed us to start this puppy up.
I gotta say it actually sounded better than I thought it would. The system saved us 16.5 lbs which brings our total savings to around 25 lbs already!
Can't wait to get this puppy back together and take it for a f...
2020-11-01 22:39:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So I'm sure you're all wondering why there has been such a long break between videos...unfortunately Rory has decided to move on from Santa Barbara Ducati which means he will no longer be our build series mechanic moving forward.
I'm sure you're all just as heart broken as we are and I wish he didn't have to go BUT I want him to do whatever is best for him so join me in wi...
2020-10-30 04:21:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Man its no joke to do a full exhaust install on a V2. We had to removed the entire rear subframe just to get to the rear header bolts.
Definitely cool to see the internals though...always one of my favorite parts. Seeing the stock exhaust come in at a hefty 31.5 lbs make me think we could save 15 to 20 lbs easily with the full akra system.
We'll fi...
2020-10-14 22:17:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Alright so we got to put our 2021 V2 on the dyno yesterday and it put down 138hp with 68 ft lbs of torque in 4th gear!
Considering Ducati claims 155hp to the crank those are some solid numbers. Only 10% drive train loss is very solid.
So our official baseline numbers for the bike are 441 lbs and 138 hp. Now its time to strip some serious weight with the a...
2020-10-10 19:07:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
In this episode we got the front mirrors removed and replaced with the NRC mirror block offs and integrated turn signals. They look fantastic and saved another 2 lbs off the bike!
We also go the rear single seat cowl installed which saved another pound and looks gorgeous.
Next we will be putting this bad boy on the dyno to get a stock hp number and then ...
2020-10-07 03:55:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Guys!
The mods have officially started! We choose to start with the tail tidy as I can't stand the stock fenders they have on these things from the factory.
We went with the NRC flush mount kit which looks fantastic and saved 4 lbs with removing the passenger pegs as well.
Great start to the series. We will do the mirror delete integrated front turn sign...
2020-10-03 21:41:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So Rory had a chance to complete our first service yesterday. He replaced my clutch lever that was slightly bent from factory, bled the front brakes to provide better brake feel, adjusted where the front calipers were sitting on the disk to reduce drag, cleaned and adjusted the chain along with doing the oil change and filter change.
I can't stress enough how importa...
2020-09-30 17:34:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So a lot of you guys have been asking for exclusive content here on patreon so I did a little behind the scenes video for you guys only. This will not go on youtube so you guys will be the only ones to see it :)
Our Ducati shop finally got the adapter so we can plug in the V2 and unlock transport mode which makes me very happy. That plug will also now allow us ...
2020-09-26 19:37:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So we got some solid break in miles completed on the V2 this past Saturday. The bike is feeling very close to being broken in. Usually it says to put 621 miles on the bike to break it in but I usually do around 400 before the first service so I can keep the miles lower for you guys.
Thanks for your feedback on the build plans. I think we will do the rear ...
2020-09-23 18:35:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
I wanted to go over the build plans for the Panigale V2 with you guys and get some feedback. We also got the stock weight of the bike which came in at 441 lbs so that will be our baseline number for the build.
First off, I would like to keep the white and red accents on the bike. I waited for this model for the paint scheme and I think it looks incredible, so I...
2020-09-20 18:00:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Wanted to let you all know we are doing an impromptu meet up at the Rockstore in the Malibu canyon Saturday at 2pm. So that's September 19th at the Rockstore at 2pm.
650ib is in town with his badass V4R and will be joining myself, Christina and my buddy Rup. I'm bringing the new Panigale V2 so I can put some break in miles on it as well. I'll be filming t...
2020-09-19 05:22:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So freaking excited to take this puppy on its maiden voyage! Man this thing is an absolute blast to ride...also nothing like going past a cop at 150 mph lol. Thank god he didn't turn around. This bike can get you into trouble very quickly. haha
Also, I wanted to clear up a few things regarding the build. Once both bikes are completed we will then ch...
2020-09-18 05:06:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Holy lord I'm so freaking excited to announce the 2021 Panigale V2 in Rosso White has finally arrived!
I was really on the fence about this or the Monster 1200 but when we unboxed this beast and I saw it in person for the first time, I have to say, it is one of the best looking bikes I've ever seen.
They absolutely crushed it with the styling and paint scheme on this thing an...
2020-09-16 05:41:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So obviously you guys already knew a little bit of what was going on waiting on parts for the Streetfighter but I wanted to go into a bit more depth of what was going on for you guys and fill in youtube as well.
I also realized I never really asked you guys which bike you would prefer we add...I did already order a 2021 White Panigale V2 which will be here next week but I ...
2020-08-30 19:33:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So unfortunately the brake upgrade didn't go quite as planned. Turns out the SF front brake setup is slightly different from the Panigale so we would need to order an entire new set of brake lines in order to use the new calipers.
I think I might check to see if they fit on the Panigale V2 first as the current brakes on the SF are pretty solid from the factory.
Hey guys!
Very happy to report the oil leak has been fixed! It appears the tempered glass on the clear clutch itself was in fact the culprit as Rory predicted.
In this episode we installed a lightweight chain and sprocket along with a 520 chain conversion. All of the parts look incredible and they saved 2 lbs over the stock parts!
We'll be installing the badass nic...
2020-08-18 00:19:07 +0000 UTC View Post
As you guys know I keep it 100% real with you guys on my page and my channel...unfortunately we have a very small oil leak around the clear clutch that we installed a few weeks back.
Rory took a look at it and we replaced the tempered glass of the clear clutch itself and he cleaned all of the surfaces that he could without removing the entire cover itself just yet.
We were also able...
2020-08-15 04:41:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So if you remember us talking about a surprise a few videos back....this is the surprise. I've decided to add a 2021 Ducati Panigale V2 in white to the build series! So now I will be giving away TWO motorcycles this build!
As it turns out, the virus has finally made its affects felt on the motorcycle community and I could be waiting a few months for the streetf...
2020-08-09 18:40:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Ok so lets start with the good news. The bike put down 190hp in 5th gear!!! Thats 7hp more than it did stock which was 183hp in 5th gear. It also picked up 25hp in the mid range of 4th gear and 16hp in the mid range of 5th gear which was awesome.
So the exhaust and flash added hp and fixed the flat spots in the gears which is exactly what I w...
2020-08-04 20:50:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So I finally had a chance to take the bike out with the new akrapovic full titanium exhaust and let me tell you, its literally night and day the difference this thing makes.
Right off the bat you can feel the 18 lbs of weight savings and the sound is intoxicating. It pops on upshifts and barks at you with a deep growl on auto blips. It also seems as though its ...
2020-08-01 18:14:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
So I know I had asked you about dry clutch vs wet clutch and reading through the comments it was pretty much 50/50 so I made an executive decision and went with the wet clutch and I'll explain why.
The dry clutch won't last as long...650 only got about 3,000 miles out of his V4R dry clutch. They make the clutch less smooth and a bit more grabby when pulling out from ...
2020-07-24 19:05:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
This freaking exhaust sounds unreal!!! I wish you could hear it in person because it really doesn't come across on camera but man it sounds good.
We also got the sprint filter installed along with the ducati racing upmap so the exhaust install is officially done!
I couldn't get over Rory's reaction after he took that thing around the block....he was laughing fo...
2020-07-20 19:08:05 +0000 UTC View Post