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Old 30-Mar-2005, 00:42
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Originally posted by khu996
The clutch? FFS...its only done 2100 miles and I havent abused it (that much!!), surely it can't be time for a new clutch?

749er, what do you mean when you say they need to be treated?

Chances are the clutch just needs cleaning out. The dust accumulates and gives a "grindy" feeling as you pull away. On a typical Jap bike witha wet clutch the oil tends to carry away the dust particles but 'course on a Ducati that doesn't happen.

It takes about 10-15 minutes and only requires a tiny bit of mechanical sense to do the job...

Perfect excuse to fit an open clutch cover too which lets the dust blow away in normal use.

Darren
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