Ducati 916 bp dry clutch basket rattle clatter

Took the time to start a service on my 916 bp and need to investigate the clutch which is making a graunch noise when warm. Also I was suprised that the clutch is not slipping. If you look closely in the picture you can see that the plates are mushrooming and deformed. I guess this is making the noise and at times makes it difficult to change gear when warm. I have ordered a clutch basket and bought some clutch plates 19020013A which includes the metal plates also.

A couple of days later....If you look at the pictures you can see how deformed the clutch plates are. I managed to take out the plates clean the basket by filing the burrs off. Then turned the plates around. With all the clutch back to gether it is working fine with no noises. This is only a temporary fix untill i fit the new clutch plates 19020013a, 19810271a clutch housing (basket)plus bearing that fits in the end plate, bushing 7025016a

Ducati 916 bp dry clutch basket rattle clatter

The Ducati has always sounded noisy from the clutch area, now there is a small scrape noise when letting the clutch lever out. There are advantages of having a dry clutch fitted in that I could take off the cover very easily. I could see that the clutch basket is slightly worn. Where the plates are hitting the clutch basket, they have worn the sides. Instead of straight they are now curved. I have read some posts where 30,000 miles for clutch plate wear is the maximum. So at the same time I will replace the plates. From the video you should be able to hear the clutch rattle and see some play in the clutch basket area. The bike is still driving as it only occurs at various times.

Vinny