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Why does Ducati use a dry clutch?
Why do most Ducatis have a dry clutch in them? The dry clutch makes the worst noise possible, sounding like a bunch of rattling rocks. Is the performance better, is the shifting faster or does the clutch require less maintenance? I've heard that a dry clutch is better, but I am not sure what makes it better. What has been your experiences with a dry clutch verses a wet clutch?
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Dry clutch -
Advantages:
- Clutch easier to work on (ideal in racing applications)
- No loss in HP due to clutch rotating in oil bath (biggest reason why racers use them)
- Can use friction modified oils in engine
Disadvantages:
- Oil needs to be specially formulated for clutch presence
- Tends to grab during engagement (making take-offs difficult)
- Slipping during take-off overheats clutch easily causing excessive wear and also tends to make clutch operation less progressive.
- Shorter operational life (very user dependent)
- Once hot very difficult to cool - especially if no open clutch cover
- Can be very noisy (exacerbated by using open clutch covers)
Advantages:
- Clutch easier to work on (ideal in racing applications)
- No loss in HP due to clutch rotating in oil bath (biggest reason why racers use them)
- Can use friction modified oils in engine
Disadvantages:
- Oil needs to be specially formulated for clutch presence
- Tends to grab during engagement (making take-offs difficult)
- Slipping during take-off overheats clutch easily causing excessive wear and also tends to make clutch operation less progressive.
- Shorter operational life (very user dependent)
- Once hot very difficult to cool - especially if no open clutch cover
- Can be very noisy (exacerbated by using open clutch covers)
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