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r15suk
24-Mar-2014, 19:11
Hi,

Attached are a couple of pics of my clutch basket. Can anyone tell me if they feel that the clutch basket is excessively worn is is it normal?

Cheers
Simon
dunlop0_1
24-Mar-2014, 19:44
Simon.

It's worn but IMO not excessively. Like it is the only side effect would be the clutch noise will be a tad louder, more so if you run steel friction plates.

Steel baskets are usually cheap on fleabay. :)

These aluminium ones are good value considering a UK seller is trying to flog a used one at the same price..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Aluminium-Clutch-Basket-for-all-Ducatis-with-dry-clutch-/141222951775?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20e18b3b5f


Neil
r15suk
24-Mar-2014, 19:52
Simon.

It's worn but IMO not excessively. Like it is the only side effect would be the clutch noise will be a tad louder, more so if you run steel friction plates.

Steel baskets are usually cheap on fleabay. :)

These aluminium ones are good value considering a UK seller is trying to flog a used one at the same price..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Aluminium-Clutch-Basket-for-all-Ducatis-with-dry-clutch-/141222951775?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20e18b3b5f


Neil

Thanks for the prompt response :-) I guessed that it might be ok but wanted to make sure. My VFR has similar wear and thats ok, but the Ducati being a dry clutch i wanted to make sue. I don't mind a bit of noise :D

I'll take a look at the eBay link.

Cheers
Simon
antonye
24-Mar-2014, 21:23
Looks no worse than the one on my Hypermotard at the moment!

It might screech a bit more when pulling away due to the plates not freely moving in the basket, but they certainly won't get stuck with yours.

When they get really notched/ridged you can always dress them lightly with a file or sandpaper to take the roughness off and allow them to slide again.
r15suk
24-Mar-2014, 22:14
Looks no worse than the one on my Hypermotard at the moment!

It might screech a bit more when pulling away due to the plates not freely moving in the basket, but they certainly won't get stuck with yours.

When they get really notched/ridged you can always dress them lightly with a file or sandpaper to take the roughness off and allow them to slide again.

Nice one, ta.

simon