[Ducati] 'Flushing' the clutch??

[Jim Calandro]

Tony

I suspect  what they meant is what Bob describes below and I agree do not 
ask why it happens. :-)

One other thing they could have meant is that when you use the clutch there 
is a certain amount of debris that collects behind the clutch cover.  I make 
it a practice to clean that out with brake cleaner every year or so.  I pull 
in the clutch lever and hold it back with something and then go and with the 
cover off spray the plates with cleaner.  Have a catch pan as it will be 
very dirty.  I make sure I am using a cleaner that does not tear up paint. 
Or at least now I do. :-(

Jim

Jim Calandro
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Marren" <bmarren at bellsouth.net>
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] 'Flushing' the clutch??


> Tony, when the fluid turns dark its time to change it. Easy process but 
> dont ask why it turns dark unless you want 200 replys. A very loose chain 
> can slap the swing arm if the P.O. really
> dogged it. In that case check the brake pads and clutch for wear.
> Good luck with the bike and be safe.
> Bob