Open clutch or not?

Lloydy · 19-May-2003, 16:45

As you all know by now.. I have no clue about what is best for my bike. And, having just bought one, I feel the need to spend some money on some bits.

Are there any advantages, dis-advantages to having an open clutch cover?

What about cleaning/washing? Do you have to avoid getting it wet?

cheers

Mark

JB748 · 19-May-2003, 17:06

Have a search on the old message board as there are many pro's/con's answered about open covers

as for keeping it dry whilst washing - try a showercap over the cover

KJ · 19-May-2003, 19:37

30,000 miles - no worries - no need to cover when washing either - the centrifugal forces dry it out in no time!

Sounds awesome and keeps it running cool.

Here is one I prepared earlier . . .

KJ

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[Edited on 19-5-2003 by KJ]

[Edited on 19-5-2003 by KJ]

ducatikid · 20-May-2003, 15:25

i just bought a half open clutch cover and it looks really good. Trouble is the original fascia plate looks crap so i bought another one to replace it and sprayed the springs black. It looks good and sounds even better

DJ Tera · 20-May-2003, 16:33

I really can't see that thing giving much protection titanium or no titanium!

20-May-2003, 16:35

Thats the "Thong" of clutch covers that ...!!!

DJ Tera · 20-May-2003, 16:50

more like two pubes that thing doesnt leave anything to the imagination!!

Felix · 20-May-2003, 17:02

That kind of "cage" is to protect your toes from becoming hamburger meat. It's not designed to protect the clutch.

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19-May-2003, 17:06	#2
JB748 Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 89 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: essex Open clutch cover Have a search on the old message board as there are many pro's/con's answered about open covers as for keeping it dry whilst washing - try a showercap over the cover Reply

20-May-2003, 15:25	#4
ducatikid Registered Forum User Posts: 26 Join Date: May 2003 Location: cambs i just bought a half open clutch cover and it looks really good. Trouble is the original fascia plate looks crap so i bought another one to replace it and sprayed the springs black. It looks good and sounds even better Reply

20-May-2003, 16:33	#5
DJ Tera Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,724 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London I really can't see that thing giving much protection titanium or no titanium! Reply

20-May-2003, 16:35	#6
Dibble Posts: n/a Thats the "Thong" of clutch covers that ...!!! Reply

20-May-2003, 16:50	#7
DJ Tera Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,724 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London more like two pubes that thing doesnt leave anything to the imagination!! Reply

20-May-2003, 17:02	#8
Felix Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,467 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: Is 112 dB loud enough?? What?? That kind of "cage" is to protect your toes from becoming hamburger meat. It's not designed to protect the clutch. Reply