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What the hell is up with the 1098 Dry Clutch??

2614 Views 23 Replies 17 Participants Last post by Secret Squirrel, Nov 12, 2019

YellowWolf

Discussion Starter · Nov 1, 2019

Maybe it's me but that sound of the dry clutch is enough to put you in a mental hospital. Love the way it grabs but that clankity Clank Clank Clank Clank Clank Clank. Jesus Christ what were they thinking. Couldn't they have made a damn clutch that grabs and doesn't make that noise. No offense I'm just saying I picked up a1098 really cheap kind of like adding to my collection of bikes and I'm going to switch it out with the wet slipper clutch. Any thoughts? Or can I get a dry clutch that doesn't make me want to take a sledgehammer to the side of the clutch.

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Rex Coil 7

· #2 · Nov 1, 2019

... you running an open clutch cover? .... if so, maybe putting a closed cover on it will help. Certainly one hell of a lot less costly than the wet clutch kit.

Chuckracer

· #3 · Nov 1, 2019

You need a 48t clutch set-up. $$

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Rex Coil 7

· #4 · Nov 1, 2019

Chuckracer said:
You need a 48t clutch set-up. $$

BIG $$

motoFiend

· #5 · Nov 1, 2019

Next time you start your bike you might want to look around for this guy...

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pittmeister

· #6 · Nov 1, 2019

It really depends on the amount of wear on the basket and fibers. Swapping a worn pack to new made a huge difference in the amount of rattle.

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FatCobra

· #7 · Nov 1, 2019

I love that sound. The dry clutch. ..

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Dukerdr

· #8 · Nov 2, 2019

FatCobra said:
I love that sound. The dry clutch. ..

...it's the sound of a Superbike paddock...

Completely different from a Goldwing convention...

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MoRider'S

· #9 · Nov 2, 2019

You have a 1098 with a dry racing-designed clutch that is noisy? And you want to replace it? It begs the question, what other bikes do you own?

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Dukerdr

· #10 · Nov 2, 2019

YellowWolf said:
Maybe it's me but that sound of the dry clutch is enough to put you in a mental hospital. Love the way it grabs but that clankity Clank Clank Clank Clank Clank Clank. Jesus Christ what were they thinking. Couldn't they have made a damn clutch that grabs and doesn't make that noise. /-----/

You might want to do the "Grease mod", some people like it. It kinda quiets the clutch down and makes for an easier engagement.

And here's the real Yellow Wolf at Deals Gap...

Helge

· #11 · Nov 2, 2019

YellowWolf said:
Maybe it's me but that sound of the dry clutch. Love that clankity Clank Clank Clank Clank Clank Clank. Jesus Christ.

There I fixed it for you.
Some words might have been lost

Dutch848

· #12 · Nov 2, 2019

Let's start with; Why did you buy the bike?

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1198SP

· #13 · Nov 2, 2019

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"Big $$$"

Not really. The stock slipper on my 1198 was roasted when I bought it (I got them to knock nearly $4,000 off the asking price because of it). When I pulled it apart the stock plates were jacked as well as the basket so I ordered the EVR 48T upgrade kit from Motowheels for $400ish bucks - just the basket and plates.

Get the 48T kit and install a closed clutch cover and the noise levels will be drastically reduced

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duc96cr

· #14 · Nov 2, 2019

One thought: You sure didn’t do your homework before buying a dry clutch Ducati. Luckily you have a collection and don’t actually have to ride it.

jusutus

· #15 · Nov 3, 2019

Chuckracer said:
You need a 48t clutch set-up. $$

My 12t Corse clutch with alu plates is quieter than my previous STM Evoluzione 48t slipper. All 48t plates are steel so they make serious noise even with the increased contact area.

jusutus

· #16 · Nov 3, 2019

Dukerdr said:
You might want to do the "Grease mod", some people like it. It kinda quiets the clutch down and makes for an easier engagement.

The lithium grease trick has no effect on sound (on neutral).

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Dukerdr

· #17 · Nov 3, 2019

jusutus said:
The lithium grease trick has no effect on sound (on neutral).

Then he'll just have to run a stock cast aluminum cover on it and live with it...

duc96cr

· #18 · Nov 3, 2019

Dukerdr said:
Then he'll just have to run a stock cast aluminum cover on it and live with it...

Dukerdr said:
Then he'll just have to run a stock cast aluminum cover on it and live with it...

Dukerdr said:
Then he'll just have to run a stock cast aluminum cover on it and live with it...

alloy clutch plates , replace worn parts, proper stack height, closed cover.

JACKIE TREEHORN

· #19 · Nov 3, 2019

duc96cr said:
alloy clutch plates , replace worn parts, proper stack height, closed cover.

I'm being totally cereal, when I see someone with a dry clutch Duc and a closed cover, I openly show contempt for them. Go buy an sv 650 if you don't like noise, jabroni.

duc96cr

· #20 · Nov 4, 2019

Th guy only joined 6 days ago so I’m trying to give him a little slack. Trying. Under other circumstances I would assume he’s pulling our wearied, but not after 6 days. Wait until he finds out there aren’t any valve springs. His head will probably explode.

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