wet vs dry clutch whats the difference?

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Rider

Loud clutches are expensive....

Yes, I have $3k into my open belt system and going to add on to it here soon.

Originally Posted by The Chi

the rattle and whir are completely enthralling...

I love the rattle and the whine!!!

Originally Posted by Rider

There you have it... the man has spoken.

I haven't said anything yet... WIERD!

Originally Posted by fnfalman

The problem with dry clutch is that they drag badly when they heat up. The advantage is that they engage positively.

So, for a race bike, dry clutch doesn't hurt, but for a street bike, dry clutch bites the big one.

I agree, it engages so much better than the wet clutch. Its INSTANT!

I disagree, I love my dry clutch on the street.

Originally Posted by ceo012384

Dry clutches sound like shit, but elitist folks with italian bikes like to think they sound nice.

I for one do not like a bike that idles with the sound of a can of nuts and bolts being shaken vigorously. Sounds retarded.

Now mine sounds nothing like the Ducs but is still quite noisy. But the whine above 3k is amazing!! if you can hear it over the 2" open pipes aiming to my right!!!

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

You should hear an OLD harley! They have open chain primaries, holy hell, it sounds like $50 worth of bolts in a paint-shaker!

That could be true.

As far as less plates... hmmm... are you sure? Got a hefty stack here!!


I ride many different bikes, still ride other BDM wet clutch setups (made by Baker for BDM), as well as some Honda's, Yams, and HDs on a regular basis. Besides the fact that my 2 shimmed gold springed clutch is like squeezing one of those hand excersise things all the time and theirs is 1 or 2 finger. I love the way mine feels and engages... WICKED AWESOME!

Further, I believe with mine, the belt itself being less spun weight from the old wet chain setup has decreased my drive train loss. Combine that with better engagement and smoother shifting and less maintance... I'm all about the dry clutches.

[Dnyce]

sportbike dry clutches look the best and sound the worse.

[marko138]

I saw an old beat up Ducati back in June. This thing was ridden HARD. The sound of that clutch was unbelievable. Insanely loud. Loudest clutch I've ever heard. I was in love.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by marko138

I saw an old beat up Ducati back in June. This thing was ridden HARD. The sound of that clutch was unbelievable. Insanely loud. Loudest clutch I've ever heard. I was in love.

exactly!!

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

exactly!!

We're on the same page around here lately.

[the chi]

I'm with you guys. I dont know what it is, but the sound of a dry clutch, well, to be perfectly honest, it turns me on. Figuratively speaking of course. (So do race engines, track days and properly used tires. So there. )

First time I heard one, I thought it was horrible, but it has a distinct sound and resonance that just speaks to my soul! Yes, im waxing poetic here, but then riding a bike with one, even for a short moment of time, theres just something about it!! For those that havent found the beauty in it or ridden one, just wait, truly, one day u too will see the light!

Not saying I dont like my wet clutch, but really, apples and oranges almost, dont knock something you dont know!

[Gunther1000]

Dry clutches sound like crap! Nothing NOTHING that is ment to slide should be DRY.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by marko138

We're on the same page around here lately.

Yes we have... scary isn't it!

Originally Posted by The Chi

I'm with you guys. I dont know what it is, but the sound of a dry clutch, well, to be perfectly honest, it turns me on. Figuratively speaking of course. (So do race engines, track days and properly used tires. So there. )

First time I heard one, I thought it was horrible, but it has a distinct sound and resonance that just speaks to my soul! Yes, im waxing poetic here, but then riding a bike with one, even for a short moment of time, theres just something about it!! For those that havent found the beauty in it or ridden one, just wait, truly, one day u too will see the light!

Not saying I dont like my wet clutch, but really, apples and oranges almost, dont knock something you dont know!

Really... then you'll love mine and you'll be very excited.

[jeeps84]

Originally Posted by marko138

I saw an old beat up Ducati back in June. This thing was ridden HARD. The sound of that clutch was unbelievable. Insanely loud. Loudest clutch I've ever heard. I was in love.

Did you see my Duc?

[JoshuaTree]

Not all dry clutches make noise, nor do they wear quickly, yada yada yada ...