HI there. Sorry if a stupid newbie question... Just bought a new 1098 'Fighter (standard, not S) and been looking at Evotech clutch covers. Is a simple swap for the OEM part; i.e. literally just unscrew OEM clutch cover and screw on Evotech one? Assuming since it's a dry clutch then I don't need to worry about anything else. Also, anyone had experience with these? Not wedded to the Evotech one - any recommendations? Thanks
Hi, the general consensus with clutch covers is avoid the carbon ones as they offer little if any protection to the clutch in the event of an off - this isn't written in stone of course but it does sort of make sense. In terms of it being a straight swap, yep, more or less, if you remove the gasket - which you can - be sure to use the spacers when you fit the new cover.
I have just brought this clutch cover for my 749. If your not after branded cover this was cheap and comparison to others and very good quality. They come in different colours also This is the seller on ebay k7075t6
I would have to say after spending a lot of money on a first order with Rizoma that their products are just top notch! My buddy installed this type on his sf1098 speechless
I put a JHP on my 1098s, I'll probably go the same way with the Streetfighter when I fit a slipper. A good looking and sturdy piece of kit.
Hi All Thanks for all the help so far. Having fitted the Evotech clutch cover, I now realise how ugly the standard pressure plate is! Has thus ordered a nice red DP one. Do you guys know the torque setting for the new plate? Don't know what instructions it'll come with and don't want to make any mistakes. P.S. Greyman, the Evotech cover doesn't come with any spacers, although the way it's designed implies that you remove the gasket (no instructions were supplied). Doesn't see to be catching so assume it's OK? Thanks
8nm - 10nm if i remember correctly. The instructions for the Bucci clutch states 10nm. My JHP cover fits straight to the engine casing, no gasket. View attachment 13416
I can confirm that having a carbon clutch cover will mean a destroyed clutch if you have even a minor off. Fitting a new clutch pressure plate is a piddle of pee though.
Tolsworth - Good news that the new cover doesn't catch, some do. If it were me just for piece of mind I'd fit the spacers, gives you about 2-3 mm I think? No problems fitting the new pressure plate, soak the threads in new engine oil and do them up gradually at an even torque until they won't go any further, and that's it. Do not over tighten!! A little grease in the bearing cap, shaft and slave end won't go amiss either. The shaft will just pull out. You can run with four springs if you want a lighter action at the lever. hth
Hi all. Thanks for continuing help and advice. I fitted the DP clutch plate at the weekend and finally managed to take her out for a spin now that it's warmed up a little. Now i have more questions! The new DP plate comes with a load of washers, which you can use on the screws for the plate to adjust the amount of force needed to disengage the clutch. However, the instructions only refer to Monster, HyperM and Sportsbike... anyone know what the standard number is for a Streetfighter? Secondly, do I need to worry about getting water in there when I wash the bike or am riding in the rain? Thanks all.
Nothing to worry about... I have an open cover on my 1098 since last summer and although I'm trying to avoid riding in rain it happened quite a few times. A couple of times the bike was left outside my work for 8 hours in constant rain and I never had any issues.
The clutch on my 1098s wouldn't disengage once. Upon stripping it down, the clutch friction & steel plates were stuck together. I had to remove the clutch pack, separate the plates and reassemble the clutch. This happened after I washed the bike and left it for a few days on it side stand. Water had accumulated in the clutch as the bike was leaning over to the left. Now, after washing the bike, I always tip it over to the right to let any water out of the clutch housing. I also put it in gear, pull the clutch in and rock the bike back and forwards a few times over the next couple of days. I haven't had any problems since. I always store it on a paddock stand too.
