Opening up the stock clutch cover - Ducati.ms

Motoman_AZ · Jun 6th, 2010, 6:46 pm

Here in the valley we have one of the few (Ducati Hypermotard) certified mechanics... his name is Eric at DP Motorsports. A couple years back he was on the Hypermotard Pikes Peak team. He learned all kinds of tricks for these bikes. I asked him a few questions about my bike after I got back from San Diego. While in traffic I took off from a light and my clutch squeaked..... I was concerned so asked him if that was normal. He said that's common when the Hyper's clutch gets hot. He suggested that I cleaned out the clutch dust from inside the clutch cover and open it up with a few holes to keep it cooler and easier to clean out..... here's what we did......

Factory clutch cover

Removal was easy with our T handle hex wrenches

Shot of the stock clutch

Shelby and I then cleaned out the stock clutch with high pressure air and a vacuum.

We also cleaned out the inside of the clutch cover

Motoman_AZ · Jun 6th, 2010, 6:49 pm

We used some Goo Gone to get rid of the sticky stuff on the inside....

Next was taking careful measurements to locate the holes

I center punched the holes then drilled a pilot hole....

Next we used a 3/4" hole saw to make the bigger hole... our 1' hole saw was trashed or I would have used it....

Motoman_AZ · Jun 6th, 2010, 6:53 pm

Next we measured out where the second hole needed to go....

We measure and drilled the third hole...

We made sure to lubricate the hole saw while drilling

We cleaned up all the holes with a grinding bit on the Dremel

We realized that water could get in but have nowhere to go so we drilled a drain hole in the bottom.

Motoman_AZ · Jun 6th, 2010, 6:54 pm

Re-installation was easy! Looks great, sounds good and hopefully runs cooler!

A link to all the pictures from the install....

Chouch · Jun 6th, 2010, 6:57 pm

Why didnt you just get an open clutch cover instead of drilling the stock one ?

It might be just me, but I like to keep as many stock parts in their original condition, just in case I decide to sell the bike (but I will never do such a foolish thing, of course)

Motoman_AZ · Jun 6th, 2010, 7:16 pm

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Originally Posted by Chouch

Why didnt you just get an open clutch cover instead of drilling the stock one ?

It might be just me, but I like to keep as many stock parts in their original condition, just in case I decide to sell the bike (but I will never do such a foolish thing, of course)

I think you will see a theme with these write ups.... they are FREE!!!! Trying to save up for the DP ECU.... so doing all the free mods I can!

Chouch · Jun 6th, 2010, 7:33 pm

Yeah I hear you, those mods are addictive and the bill is getting quickly out of control !

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Originally Posted by Motoman_AZ

A link to all the pictures from the install....

For the curious people like me, the "Hooters" folder is OK, the "accident" one is a big NO NO !

johnchypermotard · Jun 6th, 2010, 7:36 pm

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Originally Posted by Motoman_AZ

I think you will see a theme with these write ups.... they are FREE!!!! Trying to save up for the DP ECU.... so doing all the free mods I can!

the clutch cover mod looks great!!!

since you are handy with a hole cutter, suggest you do the airbox top hole mod. easiest 4 hp mod you can do on a stock hypertard.

Motoman_AZ · Jun 6th, 2010, 7:39 pm

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Originally Posted by johnchypermotard

the clutch cover mod looks great!!!

since you are handy with a hole cutter, suggest you do the airbox top hole mod. easiest 4 hp mod you can do on a stock hypertard.

I am on a roll here! Already done! Kick a$$ mod!

Stock Airbox Mod With Pictures!

hooptygoo · Jun 6th, 2010, 9:15 pm

Nice. Planning on chopping mine as well. One thought is to put two bullet holes on the front then use the dremel to turn it into a smiley face.

You know, for the water thing, you could have just ditched the rubber gasket. Doesn't really need to be there.

Bike is looking good though. Glad you got rid of the evap can!