Alternator cover - timing inspection cover question

[metroplex]

Is this inspection cover prone to cracking? If so, what are some common fixes? I just heard this from a vendor after inquiring about a case saver for the alternator cover.

[metroplex]

Do you see any merit in installing a case saver for the wet clutch cover in your 15 years of riding the M900?

[Raux]

some race series require them

[metroplex]

The OEM replacement wet clutch cover and alternator cover is just under $700 each. Every other make of motorcycle refers to these as case savers, it seems only Ducati refers to something else when the term case saver is used.

[metroplex]

The 696 has a wet clutch, so the cover is actually the crankcase cover. Do you think an additional clutch cover is warranted?

[Speeddog]

If you throw it down really hard, it can crack the cover.

It's not very common though, I've seen lots more rashed up covers than cracked ones.

[Raux]

You can get the mag ducati cover for close to the same as the stock