The Dreaded DUCA-BIKE Clutch Cover FAIL

Wolf · May 24, 2015

Hi guys,
I've read that a few people have run into this problem but up till now I was affliction free.
It has been dropping in ambient temp the last 4-5 weeks as we head into autumn/fall here and on a ride last week I did notice that the Duca cover was very misty.

Today however it appears to have upgraded from mist to what looks like oil?

What do you think it is, what is my best course of action ?

Thoughts ?

double0 · May 24, 2015

Best course of action?

Put the stock cover back on. Problem solved.

Wolf · May 24, 2015

awesome, real insightful.

Claymore · May 24, 2015

Where there is air, there is moisture. You will just see that shortly after start up. Once you have driven off and stopped somewhere it will be all clear.

Wolf · May 24, 2015

having left the bike for 3 hours the cover is now clear but there is now a small collection of some golden looking liquid at the bottom of the cover (can be seen in above pics running down the glass cover).

Can I just unscrew the cover and remove (without anything coming out) to get to the inside of the glass and wipe and clean?

I never installed the cover so thats why the newb question

thanks

Wolf · May 24, 2015

was just thinking - will the OEM o-ring fit the Duca part? if so might be worth fitting a new o-ring when I take the front off.

slow jamz · May 24, 2015

Wolf said:
having left the bike for 3 hours the cover is now clear but there is now a small collection of some golden looking liquid at the bottom of the cover (can be seen in above pics running down the glass cover).

Can I just unscrew the cover and remove (without anything coming out) to get to the inside of the glass and wipe and clean?

I never installed the cover so thats why the newb question

thanks

It's oil...is this a serious question?

outhouse · May 24, 2015

Had you done any searching at all.

You would have found out this is quite normal for that cover.

It is neither failed or dreaded.

Wolf · May 24, 2015

Wow I didnt realise such a simple request would be met with such contempt. Outhouse, yes I did various searches but didnt get what I wanted from reading those.
As I stated, I wasnt the one to fit the cover in the first place so my knowledge deficit would be easily filled by someone who has fitted their own cover.

Anyway.

This is what the cover looks like this morning. As you can see its clear again but the oil residue remains on the bottom of the cover.
Do you think I'll be ok to remove the cover and wipe it over or am I opening myself up to more of the same by opening the cover and upsetting the o-ring ?

cosmok · May 24, 2015

Once it reaches operating temperature for 15-20 minutes or more it will all go away. Short rides where the temps are cool or the engine doesn't reach full temp for an extended period of time wil result in the cloudy look. It is simply oil & condensation mixed on the glass. No need to remove the cover and wipe it off. Just get it up to temp for awhile and it will go away.

Stw · May 24, 2015

Wolf said:
Wow I didnt realise such a simple request would be met with such contempt. Outhouse, yes I did various searches but didnt get what I wanted from reading those.
As I stated, I wasnt the one to fit the cover in the first place so my knowledge deficit would be easily filled by someone who has fitted their own cover.

Anyway.

This is what the cover looks like this morning. As you can see its clear again but the oil residue remains on the bottom of the cover.
Do you think I'll be ok to remove the cover and wipe it over or am I opening myself up to more of the same by opening the cover and upsetting the o-ring ?

Consider how you began this thread?? The title in particular.... Claiming ignorance and walking into the room with that beginning will lead you into angst ridden replies.... That being said its been pointed out that this is not a problem just requires the bike to get to temp....

White13Pani · May 24, 2015

opening the cover will allow even more moisture inside. Leave it alone or just take it off.

Moisutre causes that color. I had this cover on my R for 8,000 miles over 10 months and this was persistent for the first 5,000 miles. I could care less about an oil look for three minutes until the oil heats up.

bradp51 · May 25, 2015

Wolf said:
Hi guys,
I've read that a few people have run into this problem but up till now I was affliction free.
It has been dropping in ambient temp the last 4-5 weeks as we head into autumn/fall here and on a ride last week I did notice that the Duca cover was very misty.

Today however it appears to have upgraded from mist to what looks like oil?

What do you think it is, what is my best course of action ?

Thoughts ?

Wolf
Just get rid of it if you have the OEM
It looks .... anyway
Drop over we will have a beer remove it and throw it in the fire
Cheers mate

Carl1199 · May 25, 2015

Wolf said:
Wow I didnt realise such a simple request would be met with such contempt. Outhouse, yes I did various searches but didnt get what I wanted from reading those.
As I stated, I wasnt the one to fit the cover in the first place so my knowledge deficit would be easily filled by someone who has fitted their own cover.

Anyway.

This is what the cover looks like this morning. As you can see its clear again but the oil residue remains on the bottom of the cover.
Do you think I'll be ok to remove the cover and wipe it over or am I opening myself up to more of the same by opening the cover and upsetting the o-ring ?

What did you expect from a bunch of yanks, they will roast you at every opportunity, as for us down under folk, we are a bit more subtle. You will get use to it, it's their way of showing they care!!! LOL

Wolf · May 25, 2015

It's all sorted now thanks, I'll be over soon Brad but we won't be throwing it on the fire mate !

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