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yorkie_chris 29-07-10 10:22 PM
Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed.
 
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Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2331776)
They are sealed, its absolutely not an issue. My ducati has it's battery fitted on its side as standard.
And they're a paragon of electrical stability :smt003

Jamesy D 30-07-10 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2332038)
And they're a paragon of electrical stability :smt003
Ducati do it, it must be a good idea! :rolleyes:



*mumble* dry clutches *mumble* combusting seat units *mumble*

Mr Speirs 30-07-10 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2332038)
And they're a paragon of electrical stability :smt003
Yup, ive had no issues :)

Quote:
Ducati do it, it must be a good idea!



*mumble* dry clutches *mumble* combusting seat units *mumble*
What's the problem with dry clutches? They make noise but I don't think I've heard of any issue with them, maybe you can shed some light?

Jamesy D 30-07-10 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2332135)
YWhat's the problem with dry clutches? They make noise but I don't think I've heard of any issue with them, maybe you can shed some light?
I don't specifically know myself, but all I ever hear is people bemoaning them.

Actually what is the advantage of a dry clutch?

Mr Speirs 30-07-10 03:37 PM
Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed.
 
People only moan about them because they make a noise. It's when the clutch plate's tabs tap the clutch basket.

Dry clutches lose less HP in the transmission as they don't have the clutch rotating in a bath of oil. Most if not all GP bikes use dry clutches because of this.
They are easier to service and also allow you to use fully synthetic oils in the engine.

I guess becuase Ducati make their supersport bikes very close to racebike spec (or like to think so) they have carried on using dry clutches however the advantages above are questionable on road going machines.

I have spoken to a few people who have had both the 848 (wet) and the 1098 (dry) and they have all said the 848 is by far the better bike. Make of that what you will.

yorkie_chris 30-07-10 06:10 PM
Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed.
 
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Originally Posted by Jamesy D (Post 2332494)
Actually what is the advantage of a dry clutch?
Covers up sound of actual damage occuring to duc engines :smt003

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Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2332558)
and also allow you to use fully synthetic oils in the engine.
That's boll*cks.

Mr Speirs 30-07-10 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2332660)
That's boll*cks.
Okay

yorkie_chris 30-07-10 09:59 PM
Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed.
 
Loads of full synth out there with JASO MA rating.

Mr Speirs 30-07-10 10:05 PM
Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed.
 
Furry Muff just something I had been lead to believe...sorta made sense to me. Obviously shouldn't relay information I'm not right about but I thought that was true info.

yorkie_chris 31-07-10 08:28 AM
Re: Rear shock suggestions - I'm overwhelmed.
 
The GSXR750R slabby had a dry clutch (and 34mm flatslides IIRC), just for the power loss reason you describe. Also might save a bit of weight as you don't need enough oil in to get around the clutch, and the sidecover can be lighter.


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