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[KeefyB]

Originally posted by paologray
1st problem with the Duke... clutch slips under full throttle at about 7,000 rpms, its fine around town and half throttle/3 quater throttle, but the revs shoot up to about 9,000 and it goes into "moped" mode as i like to call it!

Do I need a new clutch? Is there a way to check and adjust? it has the oil clutch too...

Nothing there to adjust I'm afraid.Its a case of stripping it out and having a look.Not quite as easy to do as the dry clutch models,but pretty straight forward.(That link to the manual will come in handy! )

[Neepdocker]

Originally posted by paologray
yeah, being a big 2 stroke nut I always warm all things up before I get going. Car, rgv, Duke etc... my friends think im wierd.

1st problem with the Duke... clutch slips under full throttle at about 7,000 rpms, its fine around town and half throttle/3 quater throttle, but the revs shoot up to about 9,000 and it goes into "moped" mode as i like to call it!

Do I need a new clutch? Is there a way to check and adjust? it has the oil clutch too...

Your slipping clutch could be down to the oil. Dont use fully synthetic oil on a wet clutch ducati. As i have had the same problem in the past.You may get away with cleaning the plates with petrol and changing the oil.

[paologray]

yeah I know too much about using fully synthetic oil in motorbikes!!! believe me!
well its crimbo now, so Im warranted to rest a bit!!
Merry christmass everyone xx

[adnydrum]

Paul,
Well done with the bike. I sent a U2U about the pipes if yer still interested.

[paologray]

adnydrum, the pipes should be on their way to me soon. I payd the guy earlier this week, so maybe sometime between now and the new year...

Im going to have a go at fitting them on my bike, if they dont fit they're yours mate.

Looking forward to the week ahead, 4 days of sunsine where I live! cannot wait!! All those glorious valleys.... mmmm

Off to the shops tomorrow to buy some nice new boots too!

[adnydrum]

Cool; get in touch as & when. Get out there & cane it. Has to be done, you know you want to.

[Iconic944ss]

Hi,

Infinity still have these Sidi Black rain boots at the same price I bought em for during the year - I'm REALLY impressed with em.

http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...partmentID=160

Good luck - Frank

[paologray]

They look great! But my calf muscles are bigger than Roberto Carlos' thighs!!
Might just plod around tomorrow and see what fits. Ill try the "I can get those online for £100..." line, see what it turns up...

Am I correct in thinking the bolt holes on my 750 are 40mm?

thanks

paololololololololololo.

[paologray]

Oh, and the choke is fine! I didnt realise it clicked, and then turned a bit more! Still not failed to start, touch wood, and there's no smoke on start up-which gets a good thumbs up from me!

Really the only things i can find wrong with it are...
1. Cracked indicator lense-right
2. Slipping clutch at high speeds, under load, giving it a fisting...

[Iconic944ss]

Good man - yep - caliper spacing will be 40mm mounts, you can get adapters to use a more modern 65mm caliper.

Strangely, my calves are big too from too many years of cycling etc and I occasionally have probs with boots - trying them first is a MUST before ordering online for stuff.

1. indicator lense - MOT fail if it shows white light from memory.

2. Clutch - try an inspect / clean to start with.

Frank