Dry vs Wet clutch???

[daotoys1]

So I got my answer, thanks guys; The new Bimota Tesi 3 D production bike/2008 has a 1100 DS Ducati engine with WET CLUTCH, not a dry clutch.

So my question is....why the wet clutch??? I rather like the dry clutch, it gives the bike more of a racing look and feel/sound.

Is there any real advantage to have the wet clutch????

What are the PROs ad CONS for WET and/or DRY clutch????

Is there anyone that makes a Dry clutch conversion for the Ducati 1100 DS/Multistada engine???? I think that if I can convert the bike into a dry clutch I will do so....

thanks

[ZAWA]

Why wet clutch. Noise.

Any advantage to dry clutch. More H.P. too rear wheel, no contamination of oil.

Any advantage to wet clutch. Longer life, less noise, smoother operation.

No big deal one way or other.

[Catimann]

Originally Posted by ZAWA

Why wet clutch. Noise.

Any advantage to dry clutch. More H.P. too rear wheel, no contamination of oil.

Any advantage to wet clutch. Longer life, less noise, smoother operation.

No big deal one way or other.

Yes but when I hear a dry clutch it always goes with the Ducati engine sound and it just sounds sweeter dry. I read a post once that people average about 10000 mi with a dry clutch.

[ZAWA]

Originally Posted by Catimann

Yes but when I hear a dry clutch it always goes with the Ducati engine sound and it just sounds sweeter dry. I read a post once that people average about 10000 mi with a dry clutch.

I agree with the sound of the dry clutch. The longevity of the dry clutch in my experience is much less than a wet clutch. The basket takes a beating in the dry clutch, were the oil acts as a damper for the basket and the clutch plates in the wet clutch. Have seen both with high miles, but many Ducati dry clutches that were gone at the 10,000 mile mark, One where the cases needed to be split for the repair. Just check the number of aftermarket Ducati clutch baskets and there claims. Both types can have a long life, there is less of a chance it will be the dry clutch.

[daotoys1]

My Benelli Tornado TRE LE came with a dry Slipper Clutch....And my BMW R 1150GS and R 1200 GS both have/had dry clutches too.

I like the look of the dry clutch, and its easier to work on. If the rider is heavy handed, the dry clutch will not last as long as a wet one. I dont really care for the sound of the dry clutch, I just like the look of it, it seems more "race" like.

I talked to a number of Ducati dealers who are looking into what it would take to do a dry clutch conversion.

Is there anyone that makes an aftermarket wet clutch cover with clear lexan window that allows the clutch to been seen through the case???? That would be a nice compromise. Id get the look I want at least.?????????