Please don’t post on here “Why would you do that?”. I have a Multistrada V4 RS and after any genuine technical advice. I love the bike but want to go to a wet clutch - has anyone actually done this, or similar? It looks quite simple, but want to see if I have this right? Buy the standard V4 Wet Clutch parts from the parts list - same wet clutch as the standard Streetfighter (part numbers all the same) Remove the Dry Clutch and the “Sealing Bowl” that makes it dry Fit the Wet Clutch Fit the Clutch Cover from a Streetfighter And that’s it?
When I had my 2018 Panigale V4 converted to the dry clutch, the Dealer’s parts department put a list of parts together and the workshop did the conversion. It was not entirely straightforward because the gear attached to the clutch basket on the wet clutch was a different size to the dry so 2 or 3 gears in the drive chain were different. I have no idea if this is the case for the RS/Streetfighter but whilst not the cheap option, this is where a good relationship with a main dealer has benefits. Andy
You need to remove the whole side cover as you need to change the gear that is linked to the oil pump drive chain … Also if you look on the Ducati site and look at spares ie dry clutch replacement tge fitting instruction inc pics are on there you could reverse the procedure…
So I had a look at the parts list for the Streetfighter with wet and dry clutch, and there does look like there is one gear that needs changing and a few other washers etc, but nothing major. I had a look through the fitting instructions and went backwards, and a few special tools mentioned. Not too hard, and when the basket needs changing it may be an easy swap. I will keep an eye out for parts.
I didn’t make it up I’ve done the conversion 3 times…… I would think there will be several wet clutches complete sitting in a box in the loft like mine having swapped to dry…
Hi @andyb I have been looking and have found a complete clutch with the oil pump gear included. Other than oil pump gear, are there any other gotchas? I was trying to make out if there is a seal on the clutch pushrod that needs to be fitted - if not then there is no need to take anything off the other side of the engine?
I am newish to Ducati, but getting used to the noise, but for me it’s the fear of not getting home. My bike had its third clutch set in just before I bought it and now they are starting to slip on the way home from a European trip to Czech WSB, and now I am getting ready for a 3,000 mile tour of Italy. I will get a clutch tool and put another set of plates in, then decisive what to do when I get back.
Dare I say that a 3000 mile tour may not have as much clutch work as a few days travelling through any English village or City. Why do you feel that the clutch is so vulnerable? I am as keen to learn as you are hence asking these questions.
