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Started by grunte, December 22, 2009, 07:58:24 AM

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ducatiz

#45
January 08, 2010, 05:00:09 AM
Quote from: arai_speed on January 06, 2010, 09:32:12 AM
Funny you should mention that...I've always thought the older Ducatis make much much more dry clutch noise.

to which older models do you refer?
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arai_speed

#46
January 08, 2010, 01:55:32 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on January 08, 2010, 05:00:09 AM
to which older models do you refer?

916 comes to mind and the SuperSports...

Triple J

#47
January 08, 2010, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: arai_speed on January 08, 2010, 01:55:32 PM
916 comes to mind and the SuperSports...

Probably just due to old plates and baskets...and/or the materials (i.e. steel basket).

My 2002 748 has the quietest Duc clutch I've ever heard...it's a relatively new slipper (can't remember the brand).

ducpainter

#48
January 08, 2010, 02:05:41 PM
Quote from: Triple J on January 08, 2010, 02:03:07 PM
Probably just due to old plates and baskets...and/or the materials (i.e. steel basket).

My 2002 748 has the quietest Duc clutch I've ever heard...it's a relatively new slipper (can't remember the brand).
The new aluminum baskets really help.
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#49
January 08, 2010, 02:50:18 PM
Quote from: arai_speed on January 08, 2010, 01:55:32 PM
916 comes to mind and the SuperSports...

rofl, it's funny to me that something made in the 90s is considered "old' but I guess it is...

i thought you were thinking of the aftermarket kits for the bevel bikes...   [laugh]
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Travman

#50
January 14, 2010, 07:37:14 AM Last Edit: January 14, 2010, 10:54:04 AM by Travman
Has anybody ever tried the MW billet clutch basket?  They claim to be "incredibly quiet".  Is there any truth to this?  Is there something different about their design?
http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1652%7CMonster%20Clutch&productID=2630&showDetail=1&categoryID=1676|Monster%20Clutch%20Baskets&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts

ducatiz

#51
January 14, 2010, 08:27:03 AM
Incredibly "quite" what? 

I have a factory clutch in a box that's pretty quiet....
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Triple J

#52
January 14, 2010, 08:41:08 AM
Quote from: Travman on January 14, 2010, 07:37:14 AM
Has anybody ever tried the MW billet clutch basket?  They claim to be "incredibly quite".  Is there any truth to this?  Is there something different about their design?


Closer tolerances that reduce plate movement within the basket...possibly combined with Aluminum (which is quieter anyway). That's all I can see.

...and it will still increase in loudness as the plates and basket wear and the gaps increase.

arai_speed

#53
January 14, 2010, 09:04:16 AM
I recently put in new Surflex plates from desmotimes.  They come with an  "integral quiet clutch separator plate" - similar to the free quite clutch mod:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33196.0

And it is VERY quiet -you can hear the motor way more now.

I'm happy with it - it made a huge difference on my bike.  [thumbsup]

grunte

#54
January 14, 2010, 09:13:55 AM
Thanks Arai_speed.  I will make this mod in the summer when it's warmer outside...No garrage.

junior varsity

#55
January 15, 2010, 06:20:28 PM
clutch is considerably quieter when the bike is off too.

ICON

#56
January 15, 2010, 07:53:07 PM
Somethings are just best left alone... This is one of those times.  ;)

LA

#57
January 17, 2010, 08:04:54 AM
I don't care so much about all the dry clutch stuff except for when I have to replace the disc.

Takes 30 min. tops and makes keeping the clutch in tip top shape painless.

LA
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