Which Of These Clutch Tools Would You Buy?

personally the first one,dont like to bolt/tension case screwholes myself.

 

Yep first one any day, second one isn't worth the plastic bag it comes in, they snap the first time of use, having said that after i snapped one I bolted an old clutch steel plate to it and welded a handle to the plate, I am still using it.
Steve

 

What the other two said. Clutch centre nut torque is in the order of 140Nm depending on what you have got and that requires a man tool. Andy

 

I use the last one and have never had a problem with it, you need to make sure it is fitted correctly and tightened properly. A metal tool, number 1 is likely to last longer but I guess without checking the prices it's a lot dearer.

I regularly use my clutch tool and so far it has stood up to tightening the clutch up correctly each time without signs of damage or wear.

 

Ditto, the last one, used mine three times without issues.....Mike

 

I've got a proper 'big' clutch holding tool (similar to the no. 1) but I thought the bolt-on type might be easier to use, especially by myself so I bought the laser tool (no. 2 on your list).

I might as well have used a carrot as it snapped before I even got close to the correct torque, basically it's a load of old shit.

Never tried the no. 3 but I'll stick with the pukka tool from now on...

 

Laser tools are sh*te, full stop.

But what should be used for the 750 wet clutch?

 

First one, I had a laser, broke on first use, now got an oberon, well worth it

 

I have the 3rd one and it works perfectly.

Ducati Clutch Tool Works on All Dry Clutch Engines 1985 to Current | eBay

 

I have a home made #1 and a #2. the one that gets used most - #2

 

Like everything in life, you makes your choice and you pay the price, whatever that price turns out to be. Good luck. Andy

 

Also depends how many times you might use it? the big tools are expensive for a one-off use.

I've got a couple of Ducatis, one of which I've had for many years, do all my own maintenance and so will get/have got my money's worth out of special tools.

I see your profile says you're in Leicester? I'm very near to Leicester, you're welcome to borrow my clutch tool if you want...

 

Haven't examined first two but for the record have used similar to version 3 for around 6 years on many 2/4 valve and would thoroughly recommend it. Main reason I chose this amongst all the options is because it's 'soft' so no risk of damage or chipping anything as long as the 2 fixing dowels are long enough and of high enough grade

 

Which tool do you use for the wet clutch engine, Chris?

 

Since I got a Clarke CEW 1000 Al, I haven't needed one as the instant torque is enough to undo both sides of crank particularly if spark plugs left in

 

No worries, just PM me if you want it.

 

Suppose you didn't have a Clarke CEW 1000, could you use the same tools as above? (The SS workshop manual suggests it can)...