Rusty Springs?

08-12-2009, 10:07 AM

On Saturday I replaced my clutch cover for an open one, this morning I have noticed that the springs have got an orange rust-like coating.

Is this normal and should I replace them for something else?

Stafford · 08-12-2009, 10:11 AM

That's normal LB, stainless ones are available.

08-12-2009, 10:37 AM

Speak to Craig or Luke at Motorapido, I fitted a set (inc. S-S bolts) when I put my DP clutch pressure plate and open cover on, think they were about £26 or thereabouts.

08-12-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stafford

That's normal LB, stainless ones are available.

Ah well, if it's normal I'll put some on my Christmas list and maybe Santa will leave some in my stockings ....

bigredduke · 08-12-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ladybird

Ah well, if it's normal I'll put some on my Christmas list and maybe Santa will leave some in my stockings ....

That should give you a spring in your step

uksurfer · 08-12-2009, 12:25 PM

i find that when i wash mine, you get rusty water coming out of the clutch,
Albie suggested a shower cap over it for when its being washed? :-)
I have stainless springs and black caps on mine, and find it looks alot nicer.

gary tompkins · 08-12-2009, 07:23 PM

Or paint them? I did mine with black smootrite 2 years ago - still look fine and rust free

Some aftermarket stainless springs are thicker wire and make clutch heavy

08-12-2009, 07:38 PM

When I bought my bike new and went for an open cover, the dealer said I'd need to swap out the springs for ones that wouldn't rust - so it's the same on current bikes too.

The replacement springs were £40, iirc.

Stafford · 08-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Sounds a bit steep Snips, I thought I got springs, caps and screws in the high 20's from a Ducati dealer. I remember at the time time thinking "that's cheap"

gary tompkins · 09-12-2009, 12:23 AM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-6-Clutc...item4a9cdb53aa

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-1098-11...item1e57865fbb

Not sure if they fit monster as well?

Paid about £25 for my own springs, caps and bolts. You need good caps and bolts - standard issue are crap and will rust pretty fast.

09-12-2009, 06:46 AM

Thanks guys.

I did get some replacement caps when I got the cover I just didn't think about the springs

Would aftermarket spring heaviness counteract the lightness of the aftermarket slave and give you the same heaviness of clutch as a standard set up?

No point getting her a shower cap though as the chances of me cleaning her aren't high just yet and I ride in the rain anyway so that would just look weird

09-12-2009, 09:03 AM

The springs I fitted were no heavier than standard. They were supplied by Motorapido so I would assume they were designed to be as standard.

The caps came with my pressure plate; the S-S springs and bolts were about £26 I think, its not worth bothering painting or cleaning up for that price and they still look as new 4 months later.

08-12-2009, 10:07 AM	#1
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Rusty Springs? On Saturday I replaced my clutch cover for an open one, this morning I have noticed that the springs have got an orange rust-like coating. Is this normal and should I replace them for something else?

08-12-2009, 10:11 AM	#2
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	That's normal LB, stainless ones are available. __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

08-12-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	i find that when i wash mine, you get rusty water coming out of the clutch, Albie suggested a shower cap over it for when its being washed? :-) I have stainless springs and black caps on mine, and find it looks alot nicer. __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

08-12-2009, 07:23 PM	#7
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Or paint them? I did mine with black smootrite 2 years ago - still look fine and rust free Some aftermarket stainless springs are thicker wire and make clutch heavy __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

08-12-2009, 08:19 PM	#9
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	Sounds a bit steep Snips, I thought I got springs, caps and screws in the high 20's from a Ducati dealer. I remember at the time time thinking "that's cheap" __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

08-12-2009, 10:37 AM	#3
Space Cadet Guest Posts: n/a	Speak to Craig or Luke at Motorapido, I fitted a set (inc. S-S bolts) when I put my DP clutch pressure plate and open cover on, think they were about £26 or thereabouts.

08-12-2009, 07:38 PM	#8
Snips Guest Posts: n/a	When I bought my bike new and went for an open cover, the dealer said I'd need to swap out the springs for ones that wouldn't rust - so it's the same on current bikes too. The replacement springs were £40, iirc.

09-12-2009, 12:23 AM	#10
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-6-Clutc...item4a9cdb53aa http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-1098-11...item1e57865fbb Not sure if they fit monster as well? Paid about £25 for my own springs, caps and bolts. You need good caps and bolts - standard issue are crap and will rust pretty fast. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 09-12-2009 at 12:26 AM..

09-12-2009, 06:46 AM	#11
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys. I did get some replacement caps when I got the cover I just didn't think about the springs Would aftermarket spring heaviness counteract the lightness of the aftermarket slave and give you the same heaviness of clutch as a standard set up? No point getting her a shower cap though as the chances of me cleaning her aren't high just yet and I ride in the rain anyway so that would just look weird

09-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#12
Space Cadet Guest Posts: n/a	The springs I fitted were no heavier than standard. They were supplied by Motorapido so I would assume they were designed to be as standard. The caps came with my pressure plate; the S-S springs and bolts were about £26 I think, its not worth bothering painting or cleaning up for that price and they still look as new 4 months later.