97 M900 Clutch cover , Air filter

CarloL · 20-04-2017, 09:46 AM

Hey

Few noob questions coming at you

Completely standard bike , from my understanding I can put an open clutch cover on the OE clutch , reason owners install the aftermarket anodised pressure plates , retainers are for visual impact?

Will an open clutch cover cause a reduced service life , dirt etc? She sounds a bit louder?

For Air filter , K&N worth getting? or any suggestions?

thanks

smiffyraf1 · 20-04-2017, 02:56 PM

yep can put an open clutch cover on as long as you dont mind the noise increase (i personally love it) it is actually better as allows the dust to escape and aids in cooling the clutch pack.
Easy enough to change pressure plate, springs and collars for jazzy ones too just make sure you tighten/undo them evenly or you can break a lug off.

CarloL · 20-04-2017, 03:02 PM

Thanks

Any advice on what clutch cover ? 100's on ebay

Who are the good marques to use?

I presume perspex is a must for safety , jeans etc do not get caught up in there

Flip · 20-04-2017, 04:43 PM

Right oh!

Now you're talking!!

The 900 responds very well to the open pipes, free flowing air filter and jet kit combo. Ducati Performance used to offer the air filter and jet kit themselves (along with their various exhaust offerings of course) but it was basically a K&N filter and a Dynojet Kit along with an open lid for the air box but if you buy a Stage two Dynojet kit it should come with a template to cut the one you have (or buy another to cut to keep the original with your box of bits as I did).

All pretty straight forward to do yourself but a bit fiddly to balance the carbs after due to the position of the screw you need to get at to sync them.

As Smiffy says the dry clutch works better with a little open air cooling with no detrimental effects of getting caught in the rain etc. (although probably best to avoid a hose pipe in that direction when washing the bike).

There is of course varying degrees of 'openess' in a variety of materials available and depending on your choice will determine whether or not it will look alright without going the whole hog with a new pressure plate, springs and caps:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Ven...MAAOSwB-1Y6jd~

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fib...QAAOSwx6pYrQNX

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-CNC-...kAAOSwuAVWyD9S

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-748...AAAOSwA3dYZ~uN

Mine started off as a solid cover until I took a Dremmel to it and let the rattles out:

slob · 20-04-2017, 05:07 PM

Pick one you like the look of from a seller with good feedback

Just need enough to keep your toes out of it...

But bear in mind that something made out of a lump of billet ally is more likely to save damage if the bike slides along on the right side.

The biggest advantage of a K&N type filter is it's washable, rather than a paper one that wants replacing at service time.

Luddite · 20-04-2017, 06:04 PM

If you want to buy British, Oberon do nice plates. This one gives a bit more protection to the springs in case the bike goes over (good point, slob).

http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/...re_plates.html

If you're going "open" you might also want to change to stainless springs, (and anodised spring caps), as the standard ones can corrode if you're out in all weathers.

22-04-2017, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

The biggest advantage of a K&N type filter is it's washable, rather than a paper one that wants replacing at service time.

On the other hand, the biggest advantage of a std filter is its cheap and paper so you can chuck it away and fit a new one, rather than one you have to wash and oil at service time!

Maybe I'm just a bit lazy!!

Darren69 · 23-04-2017, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lairylarry

On the other hand, the biggest advantage of a std filter is its cheap and paper so you can chuck it away and fit a new one, rather than one you have to wash and oil at service time!

Maybe I'm just a bit lazy!!

The K&N type are a bit freer flowing than the paper ones so are ideal if you have a Dynojet kit/PCIII or other similar changes and tuning to the fuel circuits or fuel map on ie bikes.

You have to buy the cleaner and oil but it probably works out cheaper in the long run and you don't have to clean it very often anyway. They recommend cleaning at least every 50,000 miles!

Darren69 · 20-04-2017, 06:00 PM

JHP billet cover/DP SBK '07 Slipper clutch

smiffyraf1 · 20-04-2017, 06:47 PM

done on the cheap. got one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Titanium-C...YAAOSwFGNWSgVw painted it to match the cases and painted the OEM pressure plate with high temp paint and hand polished the springs and collars.
i do have a carbon cover but dont trust it to protect the clutch in a drop.

CarloL · 20-04-2017, 07:35 PM

Nice! Thanks guys

Few ideas's

Flip · 20-04-2017, 07:57 PM

I take the point about carbon not giving any real protection but I am pretty sure it would have to go some before the clutch cover took a hit- I am sure the handlebars, footrests and exhaust would keep the motor off the deck.

Obviously I am not willing to prove this but I just love the open carbon look on mine.

Darkness · 20-04-2017, 10:19 PM

When I was knocked over in '08' the os high level Termi got some scrapes, the rear indicator and footrest hanger were snapped off, and the ally clutch cover was dented back onto the clutch pressure plate. That was a 30mph off, so higher speeds could certainly do more damage.

Yorkie · 21-04-2017, 07:20 PM

Just a little selection of carbon covers:

http://www.rsrmoto.com/categories/du...ch-covers.html

Yorkie

Darren69 · 21-04-2017, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie

Just a little selection of carbon covers:

http://www.rsrmoto.com/categories/du...ch-covers.html

Yorkie

They're quite reasonable really but I would choose one with the most carbon otherwise you're just paying for fresh air.

This one is actually very close to the original Corse design as seen on the 888 race bikes from back in the day:-

http://www.rsrmoto.com/products/rsr-...-d9827-pg.html

20-04-2017, 09:46 AM	#1
CarloL Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dublin Ireland Bike: M900 Posts: 298	97 M900 Clutch cover , Air filter Hey Few noob questions coming at you Completely standard bike , from my understanding I can put an open clutch cover on the OE clutch , reason owners install the aftermarket anodised pressure plates , retainers are for visual impact? Will an open clutch cover cause a reduced service life , dirt etc? She sounds a bit louder? For Air filter , K&N worth getting? or any suggestions? thanks

20-04-2017, 03:02 PM	#3
CarloL Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dublin Ireland Bike: M900 Posts: 298	Thanks Any advice on what clutch cover ? 100's on ebay Who are the good marques to use? I presume perspex is a must for safety , jeans etc do not get caught up in there Last edited by CarloL; 20-04-2017 at 03:26 PM..

20-04-2017, 04:43 PM	#4
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Right oh! Now you're talking!! The 900 responds very well to the open pipes, free flowing air filter and jet kit combo. Ducati Performance used to offer the air filter and jet kit themselves (along with their various exhaust offerings of course) but it was basically a K&N filter and a Dynojet Kit along with an open lid for the air box but if you buy a Stage two Dynojet kit it should come with a template to cut the one you have (or buy another to cut to keep the original with your box of bits as I did). All pretty straight forward to do yourself but a bit fiddly to balance the carbs after due to the position of the screw you need to get at to sync them. As Smiffy says the dry clutch works better with a little open air cooling with no detrimental effects of getting caught in the rain etc. (although probably best to avoid a hose pipe in that direction when washing the bike). There is of course varying degrees of 'openess' in a variety of materials available and depending on your choice will determine whether or not it will look alright without going the whole hog with a new pressure plate, springs and caps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Ven...MAAOSwB-1Y6jd~ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fib...QAAOSwx6pYrQNX http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-CNC-...kAAOSwuAVWyD9S http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-748...AAAOSwA3dYZ~uN Mine started off as a solid cover until I took a Dremmel to it and let the rattles out: __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

20-04-2017, 05:07 PM	#5
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	Pick one you like the look of from a seller with good feedback Just need enough to keep your toes out of it... But bear in mind that something made out of a lump of billet ally is more likely to save damage if the bike slides along on the right side. The biggest advantage of a K&N type filter is it's washable, rather than a paper one that wants replacing at service time. Last edited by slob; 20-04-2017 at 05:11 PM..

20-04-2017, 06:00 PM	#9
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	JHP billet cover/DP SBK '07 Slipper clutch __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

20-04-2017, 02:56 PM	#2
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	yep can put an open clutch cover on as long as you dont mind the noise increase (i personally love it) it is actually better as allows the dust to escape and aids in cooling the clutch pack. Easy enough to change pressure plate, springs and collars for jazzy ones too just make sure you tighten/undo them evenly or you can break a lug off.

20-04-2017, 06:04 PM	#6
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	If you want to buy British, Oberon do nice plates. This one gives a bit more protection to the springs in case the bike goes over (good point, slob). http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/...re_plates.html If you're going "open" you might also want to change to stainless springs, (and anodised spring caps), as the standard ones can corrode if you're out in all weathers.

20-04-2017, 06:47 PM	#10
smiffyraf1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln Bike: M1000ie Posts: 594	done on the cheap. got one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Titanium-C...YAAOSwFGNWSgVw painted it to match the cases and painted the OEM pressure plate with high temp paint and hand polished the springs and collars. i do have a carbon cover but dont trust it to protect the clutch in a drop. Last edited by smiffyraf1; 20-04-2017 at 06:52 PM..

20-04-2017, 07:35 PM	#11
CarloL Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dublin Ireland Bike: M900 Posts: 298	Nice! Thanks guys Few ideas's

20-04-2017, 07:57 PM	#12
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	I take the point about carbon not giving any real protection but I am pretty sure it would have to go some before the clutch cover took a hit- I am sure the handlebars, footrests and exhaust would keep the motor off the deck. Obviously I am not willing to prove this but I just love the open carbon look on mine. __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

20-04-2017, 10:19 PM	#13
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	When I was knocked over in '08' the os high level Termi got some scrapes, the rear indicator and footrest hanger were snapped off, and the ally clutch cover was dented back onto the clutch pressure plate. That was a 30mph off, so higher speeds could certainly do more damage. __________________ Original and Best since 1993

21-04-2017, 07:20 PM	#14
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Just a little selection of carbon covers: http://www.rsrmoto.com/categories/du...ch-covers.html Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!