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[marcabbott]

Hello people of the Ducati Sporting Club website. I'm running a 748S in the pages of MCN this year, and I desperately need your help!
A number of times in the last few months I've pulled away from petrol stations after a long ride only to encounter a clunky sensation from the rear wheel (it feels like I've ridden over a rock on the ground, but I haven't – believe me, I've checked the last few times!) I'm assuming the clutch is slipping and then grabbing while the lever is being let out on getaway. It's bloody disconcerting (I've almost fallen off in shock at least once) Is my diagnosis of the problem correct? Any other ideas? And, most importantly, is this going to mean a new clutch?