should i take the plunge to slipper clutchdom for my m900? 

do you regularly lock up the rear when downshifting?

Quote from: Statler on February 23, 2011, 03:01:28 PM
do you regularly lock up the rear when downshifting?

hmmmmmm, somewhere between regularly and occassionally.  the thing is i have the ins on a yoyodyne slipper with 2K miles for $500.  I'm about to have to buy a new basket and plates anyway . . . soooooooooo

Quote from: uglyducky on February 23, 2011, 03:03:44 PM
hmmmmmm, somewhere between regularly and occassionally.  the thing is i have the ins on a yoyodyne slipper with 2K miles for $500.  I'm about to have to buy a new basket and plates anyway . . . soooooooooo

Why buy used?

Brand New DucaBike 6 Spring Slipper Clutches - $549.95 - http://bellissimoto.com/DucaBikeClutch.html



I use it in my Multistrada 1000 and it works great.



Basket is included, though plates are not, but a slipper clutch, a steering damper, and bar end mirrors are by far the single best mods you can put on a Ducati.

Quote from: uglyducky on February 23, 2011, 03:03:44 PM
hmmmmmm, somewhere between regularly and occassionally.  the thing is i have the ins on a yoyodyne slipper with 2K miles for $500.  I'm about to have to buy a new basket and plates anyway . . . soooooooooo

for $500 does it come complete? plates, shims, basket, hub, pressure plate, springs, retainers you get the idea? be sure the tangs on the plates and basket are in good condition and no bearing damage to the hub ramps.

i'd offer $450. that how much i got my used complete YOYO slipper for with a new basket.

Basket is included, though plates are not, but a slipper clutch, a steering damper, and bar end mirrors are by far the single best mods you can put on a Ducati.
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you mean taking off the fork reflectors isnt?
Damn!

Quote from: badgalbetty on February 23, 2011, 04:46:36 PM


Basket is included, though plates are not.

if that's true i'd walk. plates would be another $225-$300.

Quote from: Düb Lüv on February 23, 2011, 04:38:42 PM
for $500 does it come complete? plates, shims, basket, hub, pressure plate, springs, retainers you get the idea? be sure the tangs on the plates and basket are in good condition and no bearing damage to the hub ramps.

i'd offer $450. that how much i got my used complete YOYO slipper for with a new basket.

no plates, bad buy?

The ducabike is a quality slipper. Doesnt come with plates, but most of them dont come with them anyway.

I have used the ducabike slipper and the OEM 749R slipper, i lock up the rear quite often, but really you get used to it, unless your really digging deep to get into a corner at the track or riding super aggressive on the street, you really don't need it.  You're usually not going fast enough that you don't have time to get it hook up (im not going that fast atelast).


Don't forget that if your bike is a daily rider, you'll BURN through clutch packs like no tomorrow.

i dig the 48t basket design slippers, but they don't come in budget friendly favors...

Quote from: uglyducky on February 23, 2011, 04:57:16 PM
no plates, bad buy?

not a bad buy, but i think you can find a better deal. for that price the Ducabike one would be the better option. i think you can find a used slipper with plates at the $500 price. you have to be patient.

i'm sorry for my frugal attitude.

Quote from: Düb Lüv on February 23, 2011, 05:31:18 PM
not a bad buy, but i think you can find a better deal. for that price the Ducabike one would be the better option. i think you can find a used slipper with plates at the $500 price. you have to be patient.

i'm sorry for my frugal attitude.

not at all. i appreciate the input.

what do you guys (and girls) think about the STM slipper at motowheels? it's less than $700 (if you're a VIP like me ) and i think it comes with plates: http://motowheels.com/i-7752767-stm-slipper-clutch-classic-6-spring-m20.html

thinking about replacing my 15k mile oem unit since i want to run it open and buying a fancy pressure plate is going to set me back $200 anyway...

DOOO IIIIIITTTTTT

oh duh no plates included.

maybe i should suck it up and go for the 48t EVR slipper: http://motowheels.com/i-7179400-evr-ducati-cts-slipper-clutch-complete-with-48t-plates-and-basket.html

wonder if the guys at moto would go with the surflex kit over this?