Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 > 900ss blown clutch?

[svspider]

Hi Everyone, can anyone confirm a fried clutch for me please. Riding along the M4 and noticed i was losing speed but rev`s were staying the same, pulled onto hard shoulder put the bike into first gear and tried to pull away, @3000rpm clutch lever fully released i barely crept forward. Never had a clutch go on me be4 but it seems like the logical problem, confirmation please

[dunlop0_1]

Yep pretty much sounds that way. Once the fairings are off you only need 2 Allen keys (5mm for the cover and 4mm for the pressure plate springs) to dismantle the clutch plates and take a look.

Although dirty or warped plates may have an effect.

[skidlids]

Just checking you haven't recently changed the clutch lever as this can often lead to clutch slipping issues

[svspider]

cheers Dunlop can`t believe how easy that was to take out, it`s fried. Next Q, can u recommend a good clutch or stick with Ducati parts?

[dunlop0_1]

Depends on budget. If the steel plates are not discoloured and not warped just buy the friction plates. Start at around 70 quid on the bay for non Ducati.

[svspider]

yeah plates are pretty discolored so i`ll replace the lot, not my bike so don`t wanna take any chances. Approx £200 on ebay, sound about right?

[Iconic944ss]

I put an Alloy pack in my 900ss from an ST4S, expensive as they were Ducati OEM but a nice improvement.