900ss blown clutch?

svspider · 23-Sep-2014, 03:06

Hi Everyone, can anyone confirm a fried clutch for me please. Riding along the M4 and noticed i was losing speed but rev`s were staying the same, pulled onto hard shoulder put the bike into first gear and tried to pull away, @3000rpm clutch lever fully released i barely crept forward. Never had a clutch go on me be4 but it seems like the logical problem, confirmation please

dunlop0_1 · 23-Sep-2014, 06:54

Yep pretty much sounds that way. Once the fairings are off you only need 2 Allen keys (5mm for the cover and 4mm for the pressure plate springs) to dismantle the clutch plates and take a look.

Although dirty or warped plates may have an effect.

skidlids · 23-Sep-2014, 19:29

Just checking you haven't recently changed the clutch lever as this can often lead to clutch slipping issues

svspider · 24-Sep-2014, 17:06

cheers Dunlop can`t believe how easy that was to take out, it`s fried. Next Q, can u recommend a good clutch or stick with Ducati parts?

dunlop0_1 · 24-Sep-2014, 19:53

Depends on budget. If the steel plates are not discoloured and not warped just buy the friction plates. Start at around 70 quid on the bay for non Ducati.

svspider · 25-Sep-2014, 00:15

yeah plates are pretty discolored so i`ll replace the lot, not my bike so don`t wanna take any chances. Approx £200 on ebay, sound about right?

Iconic944ss · 25-Sep-2014, 07:51

I put an Alloy pack in my 900ss from an ST4S, expensive as they were Ducati OEM but a nice improvement.

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23-Sep-2014, 06:54	#2
dunlop0_1 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,568 Join Date: May 2009 Yep pretty much sounds that way. Once the fairings are off you only need 2 Allen keys (5mm for the cover and 4mm for the pressure plate springs) to dismantle the clutch plates and take a look. Although dirty or warped plates may have an effect. Reply

23-Sep-2014, 19:29	#3
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Just checking you haven't recently changed the clutch lever as this can often lead to clutch slipping issues Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply

24-Sep-2014, 17:06	#4
svspider Registered Forum User Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: Sep 2014 cheers Dunlop can`t believe how easy that was to take out, it`s fried. Next Q, can u recommend a good clutch or stick with Ducati parts? Reply

24-Sep-2014, 19:53	#5
dunlop0_1 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,568 Join Date: May 2009 Depends on budget. If the steel plates are not discoloured and not warped just buy the friction plates. Start at around 70 quid on the bay for non Ducati. Reply

25-Sep-2014, 00:15	#6
svspider Registered Forum User Newbie Posts: 3 Join Date: Sep 2014 yeah plates are pretty discolored so i`ll replace the lot, not my bike so don`t wanna take any chances. Approx £200 on ebay, sound about right? Reply

25-Sep-2014, 07:51	#7
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east I put an Alloy pack in my 900ss from an ST4S, expensive as they were Ducati OEM but a nice improvement. Reply