Dry Clutch information.

**Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:55 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

Hey, just looking for some information about dry clutches. I dont know an awful lot about them and was wondering if they are supposed to make that scraping sound when the clutch lever is pulled in. I looked for some info on the net but couldnt find much of an explanation about them. Also, what is the difference between dry and wet? and which is better / prefered?
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Princey37

**Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:10 pm » Post: #2 » Download Post**

they make a sound like a bag of bolts rattling and probably what you would cal la screeching sound.....yes this is normal.

Do a search and you'll find many different thoughts and opinions on clutches.

**Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:15 pm » Post: #3 » Download Post**

Wet use a little more power as the plates are spinning in oil.

Dry sound better!
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**Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:14 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

Yes you get a few funny looks at the traffic lights with the dry clutch rattling away. But it makes me feel like i'm on a proper race bike. Very Happy

Dry clutches come from no compromise race bikes. I love the ease of stripping them out to work on (no oil to worry about).

**Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:57 am » Post: #5 » Download Post**

Hands up all of us who pull the clutch lever in a LONG time before the light change, or even flick the lever in and out while it's in neutral at the lights, just for the hell of it! Cool

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**Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:00 am » Post: #6 » Download Post**

Squires Bike Cafe in Leeds has a long car park. One time I pulled in and coasted all the way down it with the clutch in. Loads of people around. Just got parked up and a guy came over saying 'great bike - sounds very rough though' Laughing

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**Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:21 am » Post: #7 » Download Post**

It's music

**Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:03 pm » Post: #8 » Download Post**

i used to roll through matlock with clutch in Laughing

i love the rattle
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**Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:42 pm » Post: #9 » Download Post**

I get told I need a rebuild as the piston slap is out of control.

My MRS HATES IT !! . She once asked 'Why cant your bike sound like that' (pointing at a CRB600) My death stare and lack of responce told her never to make that comment again.
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**Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:38 pm » Post: #10 » Download Post**

i rode my mates new r1 last week and was sat at some lights missing the clutch rattle Rolling Eyes

the bike made up for it when i thrashed it though but didnt want to make me sell the sp Very Happy

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**Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:50 am » Post: #11 » Download Post**

It was one of only two saving graces of the 748 I was lent a few years ago... the rattly clutch and the fact it was just like sitting on an NSR due to the size of it and look/feel of all the Honda controls/instruments!

I'd have a 748/916 just to look at, but that's all! Maybe better off with a Mito instead! ROTFLMAO

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