VENTED CLUTCH COVER and SPRING RETAINERS ISSUE. 996 - Ducati.ms

ris · Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:48 pm

I finally got the stripped screw out of the clutch cover. Once I got that taken care of, I went and clean the clutch plate with a microfiber cloth. She looked clean! I then put the clutch cover back on along with the new set of screws I purchased at a nearby ducati dealer. I started her up and immediately noticed that the spring retainers were grinding against the clutch cover. So i took it apart again, I noticed that the clutch cover was slightly dented but it was enough for the spring retainers to grind. I decided to re-check everything and shifted through all 6 gears. Everything seemed to be OK. I just added a spacer to one of the bolt that is holding the clutch cover. I ran her for a good five minutes and its fine
Now, I'm wondering if i should be worried about anything. It only grinded for no more than 4 seconds. The picture should show the damage. Any input or comment is appreciated. Has this ever happened to anyone?

DT996 · Jul 23rd, 2007, 9:03 pm

Did you install the rubber spacer between the cover and the clutch housing? If you don't want to use the rubber , you can remove the small spacers (4) from the rubber and use them to keep the basket from scraping again. Nice looking set-up, if you want some used silver spring washers, I have a set here that you can have to get rid of the scraped look.

ris · Jul 23rd, 2007, 9:17 pm

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Originally Posted by DT996

Did you install the rubber spacer between the cover and the clutch housing?

I used a regular screw washer. Should have I used a rubber one? I only put it on one of the screw, which was the bent one, holding the cover. I didn't put any spacers on the other bolts. Man I wish I could've posted this problem here first so I could've picked your silver spare. I have just purchased a set from cycle cat. Thanks for looking out.

**Synergy** · Jul 23rd, 2007, 9:31 pm

Did you take the pressure plate off? On the pressure plate did you line up the marking with the indent on the clutch drum post?

ris · Jul 23rd, 2007, 9:43 pm

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Originally Posted by Synergy

Did you take the pressure plate off? On the pressure plate did you line up the marking with the indent on the clutch drum post?

No, I only took the clutch cover off. I'm not ready to take on that task just yet. I am going to take the scraped retainers off, do I need to do any markings on anything? Is it just a straight bolt in/out?

**Synergy** · Jul 23rd, 2007, 10:40 pm

Unbolt it replace the cap and install it back I believe its torgued to 6nm just hand snug is fine. A little blue loc-tite wont hurt. BTW so you know next time Those bolts that you bought from the Ducati dealership are standard M5 Metric (if I remember correct) You can get them at most real hardware stores, not Lowes or Home Depot.

dragknt · Jul 23rd, 2007, 10:59 pm

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Originally Posted by Synergy

Unbolt it replace the cap and install it back I believe its torgued to 6nm just hand snug is fine. A little blue loc-tite wont hurt. BTW so you know next time Those bolts that you bought from the Ducati dealership are standard M5 Metric (if I remember correct) You can get them at most real hardware stores, not Lowes or Home Depot.

Not to threadjack, but what do you consider a 'real hardware store'? Trying to find one around here...Home Depot has lucked out for me so far, but I'm always wary of 'that time' where I'll need something that I can't find there.

To the OP - That setup DOES look nice. I think your pic convinced me to go with the SM 5-spoke.

**Synergy** · Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:15 pm

I have a mom and pop hardware store around the corner from my house that has rows and rows of nuts and bolts. On the west coast we also have a store called OSH, they have lots of metric hardware. Also try a company called Fastenal. They are nationwide but you will have to buy in bulk.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex;...ljGr5XDqQLvpAe

http://www.osh.com/Cultures/en-US?ft=true

ris · Jul 24th, 2007, 11:35 am

Thanks! Next time I'm going to OSH. WHat about the bolts that holds the retainer springs on the clutch PLATE? What size are those and can I but some at OSH?
DRGKNT - Thanks bro, it does give the bike a different look.

twowheelcossack · Jul 24th, 2007, 7:05 pm

Ace Hardware I believe is a national chain and even has stainless metric hardware. As far as the thing with the clutch cover, I used lock washers to space it out and didn't need lock goop. Two birds, one stone.