Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Clutch Basket?

[adrian748]

Anyone got any experience of replacement clutch baskets?

I have the standard 748r slipper in at the moment with the alloy plates, but the basket is looking trashed again after 6000 miles.

[Felix]

Do a search. It's been well covered. Not hard to do, but need a clutch drum holding tool.

[Ray]

It might look trashed but if it still works OK why change it?

I have lost count of how many times I have been told the clutch needs replacing on the two Ducatis I have owned.

Never changed one yet, one bike did 14k the other 9k.

Sure the basket might be well worn but all that means is that it makes a bit more noise and is a bit grabby in operation.

It's your choice.

Ray.

[Edited on 13-5-2005 by Ray]

[Delooney]

My clutch was knackered at its first 6000 mile service.

Well, the plates were a little curled up at the edges and the basket had some serious grooves. But it never grabbed or lurched and was as smooth as a smooth thing.

Changed it any way under recomendation...

Delooney

[ericthered40]

You can usually file the basket tooth sides to smooooth it back out and stop it grabbing.
Not to much mind.

[adrian748]

Cheers, I've cleaned up the basket and the grabbing has gone, that's saved a few quid!!

[doogalman]

I've done over 18k on the original basket, second plate set went in at 11k. plates getting a bit worn now and basket needs another filing, but may replace this time. Have been told that the inner drum also wears behind the main nut and washer???

Contemplating a slipper also.

Doogalman

[yorkshire pud]

that guy on ebay sells slippers and cheap sets off plates .

Originally posted by yorkshire pud
that guy on ebay sells slippers and cheap sets off plates .

Who's that YP? Got a link anywhere?