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[Tinkler]

Hi there new to the club but in need of sum advice??

On my 748r the bolts that hold the springs in place with the collers are all at different lnghths .IE. one is out further than the others .

How tightly adjusted do they need to be and can you use lock tight to stop the bolts from loosening again
??
thanks
Jamie

[JPM]

Hello and welcome, with regards to your clutch you just tighten them up (pinch tight) and that should be enough, there should be enough pressure on the spring to keep the bolt in place.

I've never had to use locktite etc on the pressure plate bolts personally, maybe someone else can shed some light on that for you.

I assume the bars open then? Actually just a nice latté for me, bit too early yet

[nelly]

Jon's right. The bolts should all be screwed down tight. Just nip them up though as they can shear. They are only M5.
Don't use a threadlock on them, just a smear of grease as they can corrode in place making them difficult to get out.

I'll have a JD an' Coke thanks

[loverobot]

Thanks for posting a question that I was about to ask! Welcome - this is a really frienbdly and helpful board - I am pretty new but will be hopefully attending some rideouts next year (so long as they are slow enough for my lardy pace!) - I would like a pint of Dogsbolter please

[antonye]

Stainless bolts are a good replacement if you're taking them out, as these won't corrode in place and cause problems later.

You can buy them in sets off eBay for about £15, but I would advise you to search for the right size bolt on eBay instead and pick them up for pennies!

eg:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stainless-Alle...cmdZ ViewItem

(don't know if that's the right size though - Nelly will tell you!)

I've used Tek Hardware before off ebay and he's been great.

[DC]

Nice looking 748r. It looks like a minta.

Ill have a vodka and redbull.

Cheers.

[Tinkler]

Hi guys
Thanks for been so helpfull about this clutch thing as i didnt have a clue on were to start??
Where , howand when do people meet in the lincolnshire area
as it would be great to meet other ducati owners
thanks again
Jamie

[rockhopper]

Does the R have a slipper clutch?

[antonye]

Originally posted by rockhopper
Does the R have a slipper clutch?

Yes, a very simple (read: cheap) ramp-only design which isn't much use, except to get the slipper in there for race homologation purposes

[rockhopper]

Thought so, i was just wondering if the springs etc are the same as in a normal clutch.