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Iconic944ss
24-Jan-2005, 22:30
The Ducatisuite website was one of the first I bookmarked as a favourite and is still just as good as back then.....

Excellent mod on this page about how to space out the standard clutch cover for us 'skinflints' :D

http://www.ducatisuite.com/miscmods.html

Frank
weeveetwin
24-Jan-2005, 23:34
Good site Frank

I had to laugh at the 'lens keeper' tip though. Orange thread?? I think I'd be tempted to use Locktite on the fixing screw first!

Steve
Iconic944ss
24-Jan-2005, 23:38
:lol: True Steve - there are some odd-balls in there.

But...I think our American cousins can be forgiven for being 'eccentric' ;)

Frank
Road Runner
25-Jan-2005, 21:00
Nice site :lol:
yeti
25-Jan-2005, 21:13
Originally posted by Iconic944ss
Excellent mod on this page about how to space out the standard clutch cover for us 'skinflints' Frank

Have seen that mod done before, only problem is if you have an "off". All the load goes to the three bolts which can bend very easily and trash your clutch. Using this mod, the ONLY support for the cover is that provided by the bolts. As standard, most of the load is transferred directly and evenly to the clutch casing.

If you are that skint, my own suggestion would be to simply drill some holes in the cover. They will do the same job and leave your clutch at far less risk.
Iconic944ss
25-Jan-2005, 22:30
Good Point Yeti.

I had not thought of that one, guess I'll just stick with the yearly cleanout instead then !!!
NBs996
25-Jan-2005, 22:37
Psychlist? Get your camera out old chap!

Psy has recently had his cover done... a couple of elongated holes in the bottom and a gold respray and I think it looks quite good.
yeti
25-Jan-2005, 23:43
Iconic, take a look at what I did to my standard cover here: www.jlawson.com/996 If you think it looks ok, send me a spare cover and I'll machine and paint it for you.
moto748
25-Jan-2005, 23:52
That's a nice job you've done there, yeti!
Iconic944ss
26-Jan-2005, 00:02
Just had a look Yeti - nice job - my bike is wrapped up in its vacc bag at the moment but I might well take you up on it when the weather gets warmer - (June / July) !!!