Wicked hard clutch pull on my 09 1100s - Ducati.ms

Montanaman · Jul 12th, 2011, 4:29 pm

Anyone have any easy solutions to a very hard clutch pull? I know its "dry" and all but the pull on my 1100s is going to cause me some issues if I dont loosen it up. My dealer said I can either get a new master cylinder or take 2 "opposing springs out of the clutch plate assembly by removing the cover and simply taking two springs out. Apparently there are 6 in there and not all needed? Does that make sense? Is it as simple as an allen wrench and a screwdriver? I have squeezed another 1100s that was parked where I work and it was not as hard. Any help wpuld be appreciated.

NikMusolino · Jul 12th, 2011, 5:28 pm

Mi advice to You is this: Do not remove the two clutch springs... Buy a Yoyodyne Slave. They have a lifetime warranty and Ca-Cycleworks imports them... You'll have it in two days if You order from their website. Since I changed to this slave, clutch pull was noticeably lighter.

Hazzbin · Jul 12th, 2011, 6:54 pm

Did you buy your bike new or used, and if used, do you know if it's had the springs changed? Also, make sure there's not a problem somewhere with your clutch. Failing either of these, then the aftermarket slave is probably a good idea for you.

I actually upgraded the springs in mine with the TPO stainless steel race springs. The clutch pull is noticeably harder than before but I don't mind and I LOVE the firmer engagement.

Paulimoto pressure plate, TPO spider retainer, TPO SS springs and titanium bolts... i love my clutch!

minusone · Jul 12th, 2011, 7:50 pm

Does your bike have "shorty"levers installed?
If so, the longer standard levers will give more leverage.
Reducing clutch springs would only be a last resort, if at all.

shanetbird · Jul 12th, 2011, 11:14 pm

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Originally Posted by NikMusolino

Mi advice to You is this: Do not remove the two clutch springs... Buy a Yoyodyne Slave. They have a lifetime warranty and Ca-Cycleworks imports them... You'll have it in two days if You order from their website. Since I changed to this slave, clutch pull was noticeably lighter.

Increase slave size 30 EVR, change fliud and bleed properly .

Had a clutch Pull like my 82 bevel

after fitting H/D clutch springs
now with the EVR better than stock feel and light in traffic
reduction claim 20%

no need for terminator hand to operate levers

NikMusolino · Jul 13th, 2011, 12:03 am

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Originally Posted by shanetbird

Increase slave size 30 EVR, change fliud and bleed properly .

Had a clutch Pull like my 82 bevel

after fitting H/D clutch springs
now with the EVR better than stock feel and light in traffic
reduction claim 20%

no need for terminator hand to operate levers

hehe I just fancy the pyramid eye logo on the Yoyodyne "Overthruster"... what a name, OverThruster...

and that magnesium finish really compliments the cases. I do believe they come in black, too, but the mag finish is what sets them apart IMO

New springs, screws, caps, slave and a bleed should set it all right.

minusone · Jul 13th, 2011, 12:52 am

With easy pull slave cylinders, it implies they will have less throw due to greater volume. Make sure it allows full engagement as I put an evo slave cylinder on my KTM 990 and it cost me hundreds in clutches till I realized the new bling slave was the problem.

Montanaman · Jul 13th, 2011, 1:50 pm

thanks all .. seems like a trip to the dealer and a costly fix. Is the slave cylinder the plastic bobble that holds the clutch fluid? On a scale of 1-10 ( 1 being removing the seat lol) where does this fall? I think I may try to remove a couple of springs just to see where it gets me. Cant hurt right?

Montanaman · Jul 13th, 2011, 11:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Hazzbin

Did you buy your bike new or used, and if used, do you know if it's had the springs changed? Also, make sure there's not a problem somewhere with your clutch. Failing either of these, then the aftermarket slave is probably a good idea for you.

I actually upgraded the springs in mine with the TPO stainless steel race springs. The clutch pull is noticeably harder than before but I don't mind and I LOVE the firmer engagement.

Paulimoto pressure plate, TPO spider retainer, TPO SS springs and titanium bolts... i love my clutch!

I bought it with only 1100 miles on it and it has the origional clutch cover so doubtful the springs have been replaced. I am just looking for an easier pull.

Treadmarks · Jul 26th, 2011, 10:13 am

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Originally Posted by Montanaman

Anyone have any easy solutions to a very hard clutch pull?

Try this.