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Old 05-01-2008   #13 (permalink)
fastbike
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They (dry clutch ducatis) do the same until you stop the wheel. The spinning won't restart however. The clutch plates will stick just a little. This is why you often get a little jerk when you put the bike in gear.

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Originally Posted by vanson1200r View Post
I think the reason why the wheel will turn is because the clutch plates are so close together and they are submerged in motor oil and there is some drag as one part of the clutch spins and the other does not. I don't think dry clutch Ducatis do the same thing.
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