The only thing wrong is worn out clutch plates. Everything else is fine:

• clutch cable
• clutch cable adjustment
• clutch springs

Remove clutch and measure total clutch stack to verify. Picture from Ducati, your measured number will be different. Compare to standard in manual.

 

The only thing wrong is worn out clutch plates. Everything else is fine:

• clutch cable
• clutch cable adjustment
• clutch springs

Remove clutch and measure total clutch stack to verify. Picture from Ducati, your measured number will be different. Compare to standard in manual.

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I assume this number is the proper thickness with all the plates? And that mine will be less than this as the plates have been worn out?

So I'd just need to replace the clutch plates inside the housing? I was worried I was going to need to do a full replacement (slippers and everything, with looked like 800 dollars), but just the plates off of PartZilla?

I read on here than many people have their plates last for a long time (I'm near 10k miles). Is this just because I ride a bit heavier and do a lot of engine breaking?

 

Yeah, add up all individual thicknesses in manual for total thickness.

Weak springs is cause and start of downward spiral. Once plates wear out, there’s
nothing you can do. At least you’ve got upgraded springs now to prevent next set of plates from wearing quickly. Should still measure and confirm 1st just iin case there may be some other problem. Most likely just fibre plates need replacement. Steel plates are most likely OK.

 

Yeah, add up all individual thicknesses in manual for total thickness.

Weak springs is cause and start of downward spirals. Once plates wear out, there’s
nithing you can do. At keast you’ve got upgraded springs now to prevent next set of plates from wearing quickly. Should still measure and confirm 1st just iin case there may vbe some other problem. Most likely just fibre plates need replacement. Steel plates are most likely OK.

Are you aware of what else could be causing this problem?

 

Notched fingers on clutch basket may be possibility.

Also clutch cables must be oiled regularly as part of maintenance.

 

First step, like with electrical problems, is to measure and come up with numbers in order to find exact cause of problems. You haven't measured enough and don't have enough numbers. Somewhere, some place is number that doesn't match what manual says it should be.. aHAH!!!

 

100%. Luckily I have a picture and my basket looks nothing like that, all the fingers are smooth. Before I swap any parts, Ill measure the width of the clutch plates and see if it matches spec. If not.. not quite sure to be honest. Actuation between the cable and clutch seems smooth, so I don't know if it needs lubrication. There is an immediate pull with any force.

 

Yeah, basically furthest forward movement of lever against perch. So you've got 2-3mm of travel between when lever stops by itself to where you can push it to hard stop? This would rule out cable-adjustment.