Open VS Closed clutch?

[hackers2r]

Actually Paoli, it is a DP conversion for the 848.

[fastwin]

Local DMFer did the DP conversion to his 848. Really nice. Too bad it doesn't come with it stock. But I guess that was one of the money saving features on the 848 for Ducati. Either way, still great scooters!

[truckinduc]

My favorite thing about open clutches is the cooling. Before with it enclosed there was no cooling whatsoever, a wet clutch is cooled with oil. 

I still noticed slipping with new plates and springs untill I opened my cover. Then I vented my case cause it looks cool.

[ducatiz]

Local DMFer did the DP conversion to his 848. Really nice. Too bad it doesn't come with it stock. But I guess that was one of the money saving features on the 848 for Ducati. Either way, still great scooters!

i doubt it was money saving.  parts are probably the same price, but Ducati gets to sell you the upgrade.

[MendoDave]

Actually Paoli, it is a DP conversion for the 848.

That's even better. 

[WetDuc]

So you guys notice a difference in performance by opening the clutch due to better cooling?  That's interesting...

[fastwin]

Mine's good for an extra 10-15mph on top end easy! Actually that was one of the first mods I did on any of my Ducs so I honestly couldn't tell you if they are better open or closed. I'm lovin' the rattle! [moto]

[DucRS]

Oh, and don't forget the "envy" factor from other bikers. As I was riding around one day a fella on a Triumph makes it a point to catch me and we soon meet up at a light. While were there my bike's in neutral clancking and doing it's dry clutch dance  he then flips his lid and says "Damn, I love that sound"!

[yotogi]

My S2R1K had all kinds of clutch drag issues that were finally fixed by opening up the clutch. Of course, cleaning out the clutch every couple of weeks did the trick too, but I barely have enough time to ride as it is.

And you have to love the rattle!

[NikosF]

Hmmm.  I just closed my clutch yesterday.  I really like the look of the open clutch, but am enjoying hearing the engine and Termis instead of the rattle.

Here's what it used to look like (DP pressure plate and Speedymoto cover):

[WetDuc]

How do you guys like to clean out the clutch best?  Compressed air blasts or some kind of solvent or just soapy water?  Excuse my ignorance, I'm new to the dry clutch life.

[DucRS]

In order to get into the tight spots I use a long paint brush with mild soap and water and it does a fine job.

[Armor]

After 3,000 miles I opened the clutch.  There was basiclly no dust inside.

[muskrat]

ride fast enough and all that dust will blow out.  [moto]  no need to clean 

[Monsterlover]

There's the joy of dropping it on the clutch side while it's running and it lands on your leg. This is not to be underrated.


Of course, it ain't broke......

I didn't drop the bike on my leg but did get my pant leg caught in the clutch (stock cover cut sort of like PAC-man)

It stalled the bike, trapped my leg up against it and tore up my calf.

I had to unwind my pantleg out of the clutch.