[Smitty]

You will know very quick if the clutch is going to last!

[Thundering Duc]

I'm just concerned with the clutched wheelies burning it up and launching it.

[RUKIS]

Obviously you guys feel ok about the open clutch covers, seen the pics, I thought it looks cool too, but I'm a little hesistant for this only reason; Allowing anything to get into the clutch: ex. dirt, water, my pants, etc... Has any of you ran into any of those things happening when running open clutch covers?? Thanks

[ENZOSO]

Eighteen months no problems, maybe some veteran duc owners can answer better though.

[Neo-996]

My open cover has never had an issue. I assume a dry clutch doesn't have to worry about water , dirt , or any thing else disrupting anything like a wet clutch may.

My only question is ...what does the little notch in the screw post have to do with the function of the presure plate if it isn't lined up with the one on the plate ? My after market presure plate had nothing to line it up with and it has worked fine.

Always wondered.

[ttpete]

Originally Posted by Neo-996

My open cover has never had an issue. I assume a dry clutch doesn't have to worry about water , dirt , or any thing else disrupting anything like a wet clutch may.

My only question is ...what does the little notch in the screw post have to do with the function of the presure plate if it isn't lined up with the one on the plate ? My after market presure plate had nothing to line it up with and it has worked fine.

Always wondered.

That's because there's only one way the pressure plate will line up perfectly with both the spring posts and the hub splines. This is due to the fact that the number of hub splines is not evenly divisible by 6, which is the number of spring posts.

[Neo-996]

Originally Posted by ttpete

That's because there's only one way the pressure plate will line up perfectly with both the spring posts and the hub splines. This is due to the fact that the number of hub splines is not evenly divisible by 6, which is the number of spring posts.

Not that your explanation wasn't valid...I still don't understand.

My presure plate had nothing TO line up with the notched spring post. (?)

[ttpete]

You can install the spider type any way you want. I was referring to the sturdier ones that have the splines that engage the hub.

[brettc63]

Originally Posted by ttpete

That's because there's only one way the pressure plate will line up perfectly with both the spring posts and the hub splines. This is due to the fact that the number of hub splines is not evenly divisible by 6, which is the number of spring posts.

Thank you for solving one of lifes great mysteries.... and yes the spider plates should make no difference.

[BigMotor]

Originally Posted by RUKIS

Obviously you guys feel ok about the open clutch covers, seen the pics, I thought it looks cool too, but I'm a little hesistant for this only reason; Allowing anything to get into the clutch: ex. dirt, water, my pants, etc... Has any of you ran into any of those things happening when running open clutch covers?? Thanks

Dirt and such might cause the plates to wear a little faster - not enough so you'd notice. It's pretty doubtful your pants leg would get in there, but possible depending on the cover and your trouser style. I'd be careful to tuck in laces on my boots, if you have such, 'cause that's a darn sight easier to get wrapped around a post than a pants leg. Not that it's ever happened to me, I'm just saying.