Clutch spider spring failure
 

I believe there have been a couple of threads on this but it looks like this is the cause of my slipping clutch -





Does anyone have a spare I can borrow whilst Nelly trys to source me another new one?

How long should these things last anyway?

The clutch is as dry as a bone, presumably the Silverstone gravel and dust didn't help, and I am fully aware that the 'spiders feet' need regularly greasing.

One other point - the STM maintenance guide suggests clean, grease/overhaul every 2,000 KM, i.e. every 1,250 miles whereas I've done 4,000 miles on this clutch with 5,000 miles on the plates.

Anyone care to share their experiences/suggestions?

[Edited on 8-6-2005 by everton]

Dunno about how long they last, but as far as I am aware you're clutch should be stripped and regreased every 1000 or so miles, it's the bearing ramp assembly that needs this.

Someone put a post up months ago now about some Rocol grease that is super high temp designed for similar applications

Well that is something I didn't know. Is there a guide on maintaining it yourself? Can't see anyone getting a dealer to do it every 1000 miles!

Dave I would have thought Alan at AJ Racing would have been worth a call for getting hold of one, he may even have used ones around as he probably replaces them on race bikes as a precaution

i've had 2 fail on mine, the last one was about 100 miles after the slipper clutch was fitted (by dealer) cost £40 for another:mad: getting replaced this week during service.

Dealer enquired with Duk and was told there isnt a problem but they do fail on the race bikes!:saint:

Will be keeping an eye mine when i get it back.:borg:

Boingggg..

Anyone got one that I could beg, borrow, steal or even buy?

:(:(

Are they the same as the ducati race items? I've got one of those.

as above Dave
I have found one
just need a couple of measurements of you

They probably are the same. Nelly tells me the DP one is the same.

This is it from the catalogue

Yes, same part number.