Ducati Clutch Removal Question

motomikedh · 07-14-2006, 06:44 AM

I'm replacing my stock ragged out clutch with a new Barnett setup. I need help with techniques to get the inner hub nut off!!! That nut is on there for eternity I swear. The book says it should be installed with 105 ft lbs. of torque, but I think it's on there with super glue. I've tried everything. Any ideas??

Mototrekker · 07-14-2006, 06:55 AM

The only easy way to get that nut off is to use a good 1\2" drive impact wrench. Hold the hub lightly with a rag protecting your hand and- BLASTO -the nut pops off.

motomikedh · 07-14-2006, 08:07 AM

Tried that. Maybe my impact wrench isn't strong enough. I also tried putting it in gear, stomping the rear brake and using a long torque wrench to try and budge it, didn't work. It's a hell of a thing.

Jack Daniel · 07-14-2006, 08:18 AM

The member you need to contact is cemoto. He's the Ducati expert

bajaburro · 07-14-2006, 08:39 AM

how about a small butane torch to heat the nut first.Could have red lock tite on it.

motomikedh · 07-14-2006, 03:24 PM

Thanks guys. I finally got that 32mm nut off. It took a pissed off air gun and some ambition. Here are some pics of a clutch at 26,000 miles. I just installed a new Barnett basket and clutch pack, it sure is sweet now !!!

2 SPOT · 07-14-2006, 03:30 PM

wow, big wheelies now??

Nixels · 07-22-2008, 03:56 PM

BUMP!
motomikedh:

How's that clutch holding up after two years and a week of use? I'm about to get a new clutch for my '94 e900 Elefant - do you think it was worth the extra cash?

Thanks!

chadhargis · 07-23-2008, 01:05 PM

You won't have any issues with the Barnett clutch basket. It has little "tabs" where the plates engage the basket to prevent the dimpling you see on your old one.

Good clutches!

07-14-2006, 06:44 AM	#1
motomikedh ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Oddometer: 228	Ducati Clutch Removal Question I'm replacing my stock ragged out clutch with a new Barnett setup. I need help with techniques to get the inner hub nut off!!! That nut is on there for eternity I swear. The book says it should be installed with 105 ft lbs. of torque, but I think it's on there with super glue. I've tried everything. Any ideas??

07-14-2006, 06:55 AM	#2
Mototrekker Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: CA central coast Oddometer: 11	Ducati clutch hub. The only easy way to get that nut off is to use a good 1\2" drive impact wrench. Hold the hub lightly with a rag protecting your hand and- BLASTO -the nut pops off.

07-14-2006, 08:18 AM	#4
Jack Daniel See Ya At The Scrub Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Weeki Wachee, FL Oddometer: 11,832	The member you need to contact is cemoto. He's the Ducati expert __________________ Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans JOHN LENNON The Scrub The Swamp

07-14-2006, 08:39 AM	#5
bajaburro Ancient Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach CA Oddometer: 1,497	heat how about a small butane torch to heat the nut first.Could have red lock tite on it. __________________ ancient adventurer

07-14-2006, 03:24 PM	#6
motomikedh ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Oddometer: 228	Thanks guys. I finally got that 32mm nut off. It took a pissed off air gun and some ambition. Here are some pics of a clutch at 26,000 miles. I just installed a new Barnett basket and clutch pack, it sure is sweet now !!! Attached Images

07-14-2006, 08:07 AM	#3
motomikedh ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Oddometer: 228	Tried that. Maybe my impact wrench isn't strong enough. I also tried putting it in gear, stomping the rear brake and using a long torque wrench to try and budge it, didn't work. It's a hell of a thing.

07-14-2006, 03:30 PM	#7
2 SPOT wannabe Joined: Dec 2005 Location: valley of the sunstroke, AZ Oddometer: 1,470	wow, big wheelies now??

07-22-2008, 03:56 PM	#8
Nixels Face fears - live life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: West Oakland, CA Oddometer: 7,385	BUMP! motomikedh: How's that clutch holding up after two years and a week of use? I'm about to get a new clutch for my '94 e900 Elefant - do you think it was worth the extra cash? Thanks! __________________ Coffee first, then all your other mundane bullshit. Benjava That tofu will kill you, stay away from it. Soy is the devils bean! moe.ron SmugMug coupon: cwbkgu7KGL2D2/save $5

07-23-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
chadhargis Too tall for sportbikes Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Florence, AL Oddometer: 2,043	You won't have any issues with the Barnett clutch basket. It has little "tabs" where the plates engage the basket to prevent the dimpling you see on your old one. Good clutches! __________________ __________________________________ Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing

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