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Old 10-Jun-2009, 01:45
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I would like to use stronger clutch springs in my 620 monster DD bike. It has the semi-slipper clutch thingy.
Is there a ducati spring from another model that I could use in a straight swap?
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Old 10-Jun-2009, 04:26
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RS Springs will do the job nicely. Just dont tell everyone!!
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Old 10-Jun-2009, 10:31
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RS Springs will do the job nicely. Just dont tell everyone!!

Not in that clutch they won't, I've not found any that fit!
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Old 10-Jun-2009, 11:02
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Hi Dave, me again.

We had that clutch in my bike originally but found it to slip. We put extra washers in to increase the tension on the springs but it then started slipping again so we tried to fit another washer in and ended up putting too much tension on and broke the clutch basket. So we ended up borrowing a clutch from Skids at Snetterton last year to get us through the meeting.



In the end we fitted an older non-slipper clutch and all was good.

Andy
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Old 10-Jun-2009, 14:58
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You have all got too much power.

I've done a season and a bit on my APTC clutch and it's only just started to grab on take off (see Snet race 2....), but no slipping.

Maybe it's because once I've got off the line I never pull the lever until the cooldown lap (or the graveltrap)??
I can't master the "slight slip to vary corner speed" technique, but maybe it only becomes necessary when you're fast?


Paul

15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year

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Old 13-Jun-2009, 02:04
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So that'll be a no then!?

Is there room for an extra plate?
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Old 13-Jun-2009, 11:35
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I remember using 996 ones in my first DD 620 - I think???? + an extra plate too...
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Old 13-Jun-2009, 12:12
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I remember using 996 ones in my first DD 620 - I think????
You remember right.

I've put 996 springs in #34 to cure a bit of slip.
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Old 13-Jun-2009, 15:16
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dave quite honestly the std clutch with an extra plate in it and 916 type srpings is the way to go unless you put a full slipper in it. the aptc is a bit soft on launch and doesnt grip well and can lose you time at the start.
when we had to swap bikes last year between races after a big crash in race 1, clint went from 1st row to 13th at redgate purely down to the launch of the aptc clutch on the 2nd bike
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Old 14-Jun-2009, 05:49
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Not in that clutch they won't, I've not found any that fit!

Sorry, std clutch in mine with RS springs. 03'ssie
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