Try dropping the stack hight a little lower, maybe swap a 2mm for a 1.5. Did you bleed the clutch at the reservoir?
Hopefully that will ease as the plates run in and move more freely in the basket slots. There is no positive disengagement of the plates, except perhaps from the spring action of the dished plate.
5mm less makes it slip so I am as low as I can and no idea how long before I have to add 0.5mm Old Rider I hope that is what's going to happen
As I said, you can always try putting an old plate or two at the top of the stack for a while to make it easier for the plates to separate when you pull the lever. Certainly worked for me.
Dear Marjorie, My 1098R clutch is very grabby and virtually unrideable when pulling away. The basket is notched heavily and the dogs on the Friction plates are worn and lipped. I could fuck about and post all sorts of shit about it....or...I could just buy new bits and sort it out quietly by myself. Oh....the quandary....what should I do?? Yours Faithfully, A Ducati Owner
Dear Ducati Owner I can really relate to your dilemma and I strongly urge you to buy a Harley - this way your clutch problems will be a thing of the past. Your sincerely M
Not all of us can buy new bits at price a Harley each time it does not work. I prefer to buy a Harley or work out my junk
If it’s a slipper the it’s better to measure the build of plates when they are in the clutch And in reference to the clutch with a clearance height ....rather than just a pile of plates!
See my post #24 over a month ago, its the reason I gave up on Oberon slaves, bling pressure plates and open covers. The dry clutches are marginal for reliable and regular road use and don't need any excuses to behave badly.
