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Is there a see through Clutch cover ?

Started by Cucciolo, September 06, 2008, 12:07:32 AM

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Cucciolo

Anyone knows if there is a clutch cover that is transparent? I dig the open clutch look, but I can't stand how loud it is when it's open.. I particularly dislike the knife sharpening sound when you pull the clutch... it's louder than the engine :o

silentbob

I have seen one with a plastic window but it still had holes in the side.  You can always try switching to an aluminum basket.  It is much quieter.

Spidey

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I'm pretty sure Rizoma made/makes an open clutch cover with a plastic window.  Lemme see if I can track down a pic.

Ah, maybe silentbob and I were talking about the same thing.  I *thought* they made ones without the sides open, but maybe that's wrong.

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Cucciolo

Quote from: Spidey on September 06, 2008, 12:17:03 AM
I'm pretty sure Rizoma made/makes an open clutch cover with a plastic window.  Lemme see if I can track down a pic.
that would be cool!!  Am I the only one who prefers the purr of the engine instead of Scissorhands' clutch??

Cucciolo


DucHead

Quote from: Cucciolo on September 06, 2008, 12:22:54 AM
that would be cool!!  Am I the only one who prefers the purr of the engine instead of Scissorhands' clutch??

Your engine "purrs!!??"   :o   Is it a Ducati?  If so, you'd better get it into the shop!! 
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Cucciolo

Quote from: Magnus on September 06, 2008, 10:31:06 AM
that thing is a pain to keep clean

I didn't think about that.. every time I remove the stock cover.. IT IS FILTHY with black dust .. I guess from the plates' friction. 

vwboomer

I just put a stock cover on yesterday. At stop signs n whatever the open cover doesn't bother me too much, but it wears on my nerves in the garage where it is deafening, and between the houses which I'm sure my neighbors love when I get home at 7am. It was great fun for awhile, but it drowns out even the exhaust. I'm leaning towards staying stock.
So no, it's not just you.
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Quote from: Cucciolo on September 06, 2008, 12:07:32 AM
Anyone knows if there is a clutch cover that is transparent? I dig the open clutch look, but I can't stand how loud it is when it's open.. I particularly dislike the knife sharpening sound when you pull the clutch... it's louder than the engine :o


Upgrade your clutch. Billet is alot quieter than steel.
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bigtime

Quotebut I can't stand how loud it is when it's open..

Sacrilege, you should be banished to a gixxer forum….
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Cucciolo

Quote from: vwboomer on September 06, 2008, 01:19:59 PM
I just put a stock cover on yesterday. At stop signs n whatever the open cover doesn't bother me too much, but it wears on my nerves in the garage where it is deafening, and between the houses which I'm sure my neighbors love when I get home at 7am. It was great fun for awhile, but it drowns out even the exhaust. I'm leaning towards staying stock.
So no, it's not just you.
What a relief...  LOL.

anyways.. I will give it a shot with a Rizoma pressure plate..
I got a good deal for the pressure plate on ebay a minute ago.. I hope the seller is Legit though.. look:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190248255592

NAKID

Quote from: vwboomer on September 06, 2008, 01:19:59 PM
It was great fun for awhile, but it drowns out even the exhaust.

Sounds like you need a new exhaust! ;D
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Cucciolo

Quote from: NAKID on September 06, 2008, 02:25:56 PM
Sounds like you need a new exhaust! ;D

those boom tubes.... I've been drooling for those for a while now.. I hate you!!   ;D [thumbsup]