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do u like the wet clutch or think it sude have stayed dry ? |
no i wish it was dry like the 1000 ! |
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yes i like the new wet clutch ! |
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tweake MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 630 Location: n.y usa
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:52 am |
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i like every thing about the new 1100 all but the wet clutch that alone stopes me from thinking about upgrading
does any 1 other then me feel this way ? |
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lotus54 Moderator MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 29 Dec 2004 Posts: 4886 Location: Port Angeles, WA USA
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:17 am |
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I would like the third choice:
Doesn't make much difference.
It certainly wouldn't stop me from buying the bike.
I have had good luck with the dry clutches, although the stock baskets/plates seem to have too short of a life. The ProCutting basket/ clutch kit makes it much better and lasts a lot longer.
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rmetzger MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Sausalito, CA USA
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:27 am |
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I have not tried the new wet clutch. I did install the Evoluzione aluminum clutch slave cylinder on my 2006 1000S DS. The promotional material claims a 20% reduction in effort. I can't measure it, but this seems conservative. I notice the difference. Maybe the wet clutch has other benefits, but if your concern is clutch effort, this kit does the job -- and costs around $250 installed. |
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bone MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 14 May 2006 Posts: 480 Location: Toronto, Canada
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:30 am |
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lotus54 wrote: | | | | I would like the third choice:
Doesn't make much difference.
It certainly wouldn't stop me from buying the bike.
I have had good luck with the dry clutches, although the stock baskets/plates seem to have too short of a life. The ProCutting basket/ clutch kit makes it much better and lasts a lot longer.
Mark | | | |
+1 |
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Curveguy MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 70 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:41 am |
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I've got my 1100S for 6 weeks now and the wet clutch is really OK!
It doesn't give you the 'sleeping' hand after a long ride.
It is also is a whole lot better when you're riding the bike very fast.
You don't have to think about the engine braking so hard anymore when you enter the curves. It has a much better feeling in use too. |
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martins MTS: Not specified
Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 898 Location: Northants, England
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:07 am |
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Well, I think it's one of those things we have to go with, personally I like a dry cluth, it's a Ducati thing, but enough people in the market research they did must have indicated that it was a barrier to buying a Ducati, won't stop me from buying another one, other issues with Ducati might! |
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previous, 1100 S Hypermotard, 1098, Tiger 1050i
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multiman_ds MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 48 Location: Coventry U.K.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:29 am |
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What's to stop you/us from fitting a dry clutch? I would imagine crankcase is the same with probably a couple of holes drilled through. Blank them and possibly a crank oilseal and that should be it. Probably a bit simplistic but worth investigating I would think. |
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Steve B MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 1276 Location: Decatur, Illinois USA
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:18 am |
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I've had my '07 1100S for a couple weeks and am liking the wet clutch. I've had 4 previous Ducatis with dry clutches and it wouldn't bear in any decision to buy the bike or not to me. To me, the dry clutch is nothing more than a racing heritage thing or a conversation point as it rattles away. For most people that put any miles on their bike I think the wet clutch will prove to be much more durable and a plus. |
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huskyduck MTS: 2005 1000 DS
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 739 Location: Atlanta,Ga.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:04 pm |
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tweake wrote: | | | | i like every thing about the new 1100 all but the wet clutch that alone stopes me from thinking about upgrading
does any 1 other then me feel this way ? | | | |
+1 |
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wayward Moderator MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Black)
Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 2494 Location: USA - Yakima, WA
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:05 pm |
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bone wrote: | | | | lotus54 wrote: | | | | I would like the third choice:
Doesn't make much difference.
It certainly wouldn't stop me from buying the bike.
I have had good luck with the dry clutches, although the stock baskets/plates seem to have too short of a life. The ProCutting basket/ clutch kit makes it much better and lasts a lot longer.
Mark | | | |
+1 | | | | +2 now.
Was what I was going to say but Mark beat me to it. |
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rmetzger MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Sausalito, CA USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:16 am |
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I have to ask. The clutch on my 06 MS 1000 is the first dry I've owned. I don't mind it - with the slave cylinder to reduce the effort. What am I missing? What is the advantage of a dry clutch? thnx |
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2006 1000S DS (now in good hands!)
2007 Moto-Guzzi Norge (sold)
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huskyduck MTS: 2005 1000 DS
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 739 Location: Atlanta,Ga.
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:24 am |
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Far less contamination of the oil supply is the biggest advantage to me.
And to a extremely small extent, less frictional loss of power.
Also, that beautiful clatter that distinguishes the Duc from others, some don't care for it, but I love it. |
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Incubo MTS: 2005 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 88 Location: San Antonio / TX
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:52 am |
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I went by my local Ducati dealer and they had an 1100. I did not ride it but I applied the clutch lever and did not feel a big difference from my 2005 Multi. Maybe I need to ride it.
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lotus54 Moderator MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Red)
Joined: 29 Dec 2004 Posts: 4886 Location: Port Angeles, WA USA
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:25 pm |
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INCUBO wrote: | | | | I went by my local Ducati dealer and they had an 1100. I did not ride it but I applied the clutch lever and did not feel a big difference from my 2005 Multi. Maybe I need to ride it.
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I test rode it Friday, and I couldn't tell any difference in the clutch at all.
Mark |
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_________________ SOLD '05 Multi S resurrected w/custom work
Benelli 750 sei, 250 SuperSport, 175 Enduro
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Steve B MTS: 2007 1100S (Black)
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 1276 Location: Decatur, Illinois USA
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:56 pm |
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I can't tell a difference in the effort needed at the lever either. Where I can tell a difference is the actuation of the clutch. It is more progressive and a little smoother. It's not a day and night difference, but it's there. |
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