The clutch...
 

has officially done my swede in, so its time for change.
It slips just when the power kicks in, at about 6000 rpm.
so what do I do? Im tight so heres my plan of action
I reckon...
1. drain gbox oil, flush with petrol and start all over again with fresh oil.
2. Buy some new tougher springs
3. buy a new set of clutch plates
4. buy the TRX850 I should have bought in the 1st place?!

does that sound right??

paolo

[Edited on 31-12-2005 by paologray]

I hate the internet! im trying to post some pics!!

Welcome to Ducati ownership!!
How about,
1.Drain all engine oil.(That includes the oil that is trapped in the filter and the front cyl rocker cover.)
2.Remove clutch cover and dismantle clutch.
3.Inspect clutch for wear.(Plates and springs)
If you need a manual for tolerances etc,download one here;
www.duc.nu/manuals/
4.Buy replacement parts and oil filter.
5.Fit replacement parts and refill with oil.(Not fully synthetic!)
6.Enjoy!

Paolo,

From what I remember you got your SS for a song, so if you have to do a little work to make the bike 100% then it really is no big deal.

New plates and springs really is no problem and not too expensive. I always change the oil and filters as soon as I buy any new bike just so I know what I am starting with. I reckon around £100 all in if you do the work yourself should see you sorted. At the end of the day, any second hand bike, especially one that is 12 years old will need a little TLC.

yeah I know what your saying. suppose its cos I havnt had the chance to give it full throttle yet.
Im gonna give the flushing out a go tomorrow and ill let you know how i get on....

flushing wont make any difference to the clutch.
it will do your engine some good.
but it sounds as if you have a worn clutch pack.
order a new one and do the oil change when it arrives.
which will save you having to drain it again if you did the flush ?

I had exactly the same problem with our 750ss a long time ago and I found that an oil flush and change and new clutch springs (£7.11 the set !) cured the problem. I always use Shell semi-synthetic oil and the problem never came back.
On my DD racebike I went the whole hog and changed the plates too (£60) and that stopped the slipping I was getting.

If you do it yourself, just make sure that you don't lose the green O-ring that goes between the cover and the crankcase. It normally remains stuck to the crankcase so is best left undisturbed.

Alternatively you could flog yours back on fleabay and buy a decent one ;)

haha! payney, not a bad idea. But u think the missus will kill me if I do that! looks like im stuck with a Ducati for at least a year!! Bloody aussie girls, who'd have 'em?? Fiery as hell, but they look nice :-)