Ducati Monster Forum

Anyone knows if there is a clutch cover that is transparent? I dig the open clutch look, but I can't stand how loud it is when it's open.. I particularly dislike the knife sharpening sound when you pull the clutch... it's louder than the engine :o

I have seen one with a plastic window but it still had holes in the side.  You can always try switching to an aluminum basket.  It is much quieter.

I'm pretty sure Rizoma made/makes an open clutch cover with a plastic window.  Lemme see if I can track down a pic.

Ah, maybe silentbob and I were talking about the same thing.  I *thought* they made ones without the sides open, but maybe that's wrong.

(http://www.rizoma.com/IMG/Prodotti/Big/ZDM025B.jpg)

that would be cool!!  Am I the only one who prefers the purr of the engine instead of Scissorhands' clutch??

That is beautiful!!  I guess.. I'm out of luck though..

Your engine "purrs!!??"   :o   Is it a Ducati?  If so, you'd better get it into the shop!! 

Yes, here you go:

http://www.matrixmotosports.com/products/ducati-type-i-window-clutch-cover#

I think black, yes?

that thing is a pain to keep clean

I didn't think about that.. every time I remove the stock cover.. IT IS FILTHY with black dust .. I guess from the plates' friction. 

I just put a stock cover on yesterday. At stop signs n whatever the open cover doesn't bother me too much, but it wears on my nerves in the garage where it is deafening, and between the houses which I'm sure my neighbors love when I get home at 7am. It was great fun for awhile, but it drowns out even the exhaust. I'm leaning towards staying stock.
So no, it's not just you.

Upgrade your clutch. Billet is alot quieter than steel.

Sacrilege, you should be banished to a gixxer forum….

What a relief...  LOL.

anyways.. I will give it a shot with a Rizoma pressure plate..
I got a good deal for the pressure plate on ebay a minute ago.. I hope the seller is Legit though.. look:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190248255592

Sounds like you need a new exhaust! ;D

those boom tubes.... I've been drooling for those for a while now.. I hate you!!   ;D [thumbsup]

;D

I have the the MPL Type II clutch cover on my bike. It is fully enclosed minus a small opening at the bottom of the cover. The noise level is the same as having the stock clutch cover.


http://www.matrixmotosports.com/products/ducati-window-clutch-cover (http://www.matrixmotosports.com/products/ducati-window-clutch-cover)

That won't help with the noise.  It is the clutch basket that you need to replace with aluminum.

If I buy the aluminum basket then I'd have to buy aluminum plates, which keeps adding... I will learn to like the scissors clutch sound.... like you all have..  [thumbsup]

Does it get really dirty inside ? could you please post a pic to see how dirty it gets from daily use..

Im pretty sure with my Remus GP race exhaust, that's not an issue ;)

It does not get too dirty. You do see a ring of clutch dust on the window though. I will post a pic so you can see for yourself.

Here is the picture of the cover Cucciolo. What is hard to tell from the picture is a ring of clutch dust in the center.

(http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos4670/6/44/71/12/81/3/381127144603_0_ALB.jpg)

Your pic doesn't work...

I think I fixed the picture now, if not I will just email you the picture.

To me too?

I will post it here after you send it to my email!  [thumbsup]

Cucciolo, I just emailed you the picture of my clutch cover. Sorry Stopintime I did not have your email address. If you PM I can send it to you to if you want.