New Clutch Plates and Basket

[gnostic203]

I had a thread on the old site about a weird grinding-like sound when taking off from a stop.  I mistook the sound to be steering head bearings but a few helpful members pointed out it was probably my clutch.  Well you guys were right, I inspected my assembly this weekend and the basket is noticeably banged up on the flanges and the plates are slipping slightly.

So it looks like I may be in the market for a new clutch assembly.  I remember reading long ago about certain brands and slipper clutches etc. but I don't really remember specifics.  Any suggestions for a good basket and plate package?  What brands are better than others?  Sources to purchase?

[DucHead]

I just replaced mine.  I got the plates and basket from Desmotimes

[Slide Panda]

I was going to suggest the desmo times package too.  They sell a procutting basket with plates that have been hand fit to the basket.  That minimizes noise, but also extends the life a little since the plates and banging aroud as much (at first) and producing extra wear.

[gnostic203]

Bingo Barnett was the brand I forgot.  Thanks guys.  Are those slipper plates?

[Juan]

I replaced mine about 2 month ago, and got the Motowheel sleeper, I have to say that I am very happy. Not as expensive as the others, sure may not be a pretty either, but I like it.



Here is a link.

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=442%7CDucati&productID=3066&showDetail=1&categoryID=467|Clutch%20Assemblies%20%26%20Parts%2D%20Slipper&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=165%7CClutch

[gnostic203]

So what is the consensus on slipper vs. non-slipper?  I like the desmotimes ones because the plates are mated to the basket but how much performance gain do you see with the slipper setup?  Also how much faster do the plates wear because of being slipper plates?

[mxwinky]

A slipper clutch involves more than just replacing the plates, it is an entirely different clutch setup.  Unless you're a real hard-charging street rider or a track day regular, you may not actually reap the benefits of a slipper clutch.  In a nutshell, a slipper clutch will allow you to quickly bang multiple downshifts when ripping into a corner without engine braking locking up the rear wheel.  If you find yourself in this situation often then by all means go for a slipper clutch.  If not and you're plates are worn and it's time for replacement, new friction plates and a decent billet pressure plate should sharpen it up nicely, as long as the fingers in the basket aren't worn out too badly.

[gnostic203]

Thanks mxwinky thats pretty much what I figured.  There is some impact damage on my basket flanges so I'm going to replace that as well.  Looks like the Desmotimes setup is the best bang for the buck.

Thanks everyone for the info.

[davejenknz]

+1 on the Pro-Cutting/Barnett combo from Desmotimes

[LA]

I like the idea of the Barnett basket due to the steel inserts to prolong basket life.  The Barnett Red material plates work well too, but I can't seem to get more than about 6,000 mi. out of a set.

What's my post count now?

LA

[gnostic203]

I like the idea of the Barnett basket due to the steel inserts to prolong basket life.  The Barnett Red material plates work well too, but I can't seem to get more than about 6,000 mi. out of a set.

What's my post count now?

LA

I was pretty shocked my clutch only lasted 10k miles.  I haven't done a track day and 2500 miles of the 10k were on the road when I went camping in Yellowstone.  I should go grab that trip report off the old site and post it here, it was my mostest favorite trip on my Monster.  Anyway I guess 10k is about right for a dry clutch, at least thats what I've been hearing.

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