DP vs Evoluzione Clutch Slave Cylinder

[wrxmy99]

Ok aside from the DP being more expensive for having "Ducati Performance" written on it, any opinions on which way to invest?

Cheers

Andy (2 weeks and counting)

[FIFO]

Check this thread 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40444.0

[wrxmy99]

Yeah saw that Rob 

No mention of DP and it's DP v Evoluzione that I'm really down to.

Leaning towards the Evo but lookin to the ozmo faithful to help seal the deal!

ozducati if you're about, what do you does an Evo slave kit for ozmo members go for?  Is pickup an option?  Postage?

<end of thread-jacking my own thread and back to the options>

[CairnsDuc]

The DP Slave cylinder is made by Ergal (Italian company I think) They are a nice unit, but being a typical DP item it's pretty expensive.
and your only paying more because it says Ducati Performance on it.
The Evoluzione unit I think comes with more accessories to assist with fitting (Last time I looked anyway) and I think you will find on average
the Evoluzione unit will be a little cheaper.

Save the cash, get the Evoluzione unit.

[Betty]

Ok aside from the DP being more expensive for having "Ducati Performance" written on it, any opinions on which way to invest?

Cheers

Andy (2 weeks and counting)

I am not sure what type of feedback you are after ... most people are unlikely to have tried both - amongst this mob it is pretty unlikely that there would be much DP stuff at all.

Although I have heard a lot about how crap the stock unit is, I don't know of many local cases where there has been a problem (mine is still stock). Most people upgrade because they have heard the stock unit is prone to leaking/failure or for an easier clutch pull (certainly not for bling value ). There are obvioulsy a few different bikes with all the 'big brands' and there doesn't seem to be any criticisms and no problems. Is the DP unit built by one of the other suppliers? ... this is often the case, just with DP branding.

The Boss has had an Evo on her wet clutch (not APTC) bike for a couple of years without any problems.

[ozducati]

Hi Andy

Here's the blurb for the Evo unit, the reason i carry them is because i have used them on about 4 of my bikes over the past few years, they are well made, have good clear instructions and offer a ten year guarantee against seal failure... and they look quite nice as well, and come with a bleeder kit.. you wouldn't go wrong with either the EVR or the Evoluzione.. although the EVR has no instructions, and no bleeder kit...

Link below, register on the website and let me know when you're done so i can set your account to receive forum discount.. then you can go shopping.. don't allow pickups at this stage sorry, postage is calculated by the website, and i can usually send out same day by express post if you do the transaction before around 2-3pm ...

http://www.carbon-imports.com.au/index.php?cPath=3_12

The Evoluzione Clutch Slave cylinder is an anodized billet assembly, featuring "x-ring" triple seals around the piston. The slave kit includes a new banjo bleeder bolt and a clutch bleeder cup. The piston size features a 20% reduction in effort for the clutch pull. The slave cylinder design allows it to mate to the surface of the engine with an additional o-ring to seal grime out of the clutch pushrod area. A ball bearing rests inside the bore of the slave cylinder minimizing the possibility damage caused by a spinning clutch pushrod. 10 year, unlimited mileage warranty against seal failure. Kit includes installation instructions and a simple bleeder kit.

 

Yeah saw that Rob 

No mention of DP and it's DP v Evoluzione that I'm really down to.

Leaning towards the Evo but lookin to the ozmo faithful to help seal the deal!

ozducati if you're about, what do you does an Evo slave kit for ozmo members go for?  Is pickup an option?  Postage?

<end of thread-jacking my own thread and back to the options>

[CairnsDuc]

When i worked for the Ducati Dealer in Cairns, before they went broke!

We used to do a lot of Replacement slave cylinders under warranty, the fine sand on the roads up there destroyed the sleeves in the cylinders
very quickly, we had some bikes within there factory warranty period go through 3 or 4 slave unit's.

So we use to take the original slaves to a Brake cylinder reconditioner and get a Stainless steel sleeve inserted, use to cost about $120 and
send the bike on it's way, you would never see that bike back for that problem again.

Simple solution and a little bit cheaper than buying a new slave if the budget is tight.

If you have a dry clutch, the aftermarket slaves will make the lever pull a little easier though.