Wet Clutch vs. Dry Clutch - What’s the Difference? | MC GARAGE

[@Dante-tt5bz]

I have a 748 and everybody always comes up to me to tell me my bike is broken lol

[@vladkhouadriy3177]

My cousin tends to sell me a dry clutch for aprilia rsv4 sound awesome on his bike ! but I don't feel like installing it !!!

[@basidhsajan2398]

@Asher Blaine fuck off bots

[@oneofmany1087]

in wet and dry I like the dry clutch on my 1973 Aermacchi ss350. the bike is new to me. but it really hooks up with the dry clutch

[@ciprianb4794]

Well, it's a Ducati, so they're right most of the time

[@Dante-tt5bz]

@@ciprianb4794 lol you're so right

[@ryanstothert2889]

Ducati - the only motorcycle manufacturer that makes bikes that sound broken straight from the factory...

[@firdausjuli4949]

Hahahaha.. Honda does too with the NSR250

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

Ducati sound like a motorcykle straigt from the factory. Most brands sound like sewing machine right from the factory

[@xdanano]

@@KZbin_Globetrotter what is that "motorcykle" thing you are refering to?

[@remid1994]

@@xdanano You must be a super noob not to understand what he meant.

[@remid1994]

@@Danxisk You are even more of a noob than the other commenter for not understanding what he and I meant.

[@duanerackham9567]

>loves the sound of dry clutch >Plays less than a second of the sound clip 😂🤣😂

[@dustinswatsons9150]

Please less than the second of a wet clutch problems it generates I guess for the sake of AI

[@recklessrickey9513]

0:07 Dry clutch sounds great! 👍

[@kennethcopelandscrotum]

My mother in law sounds like a dryclutch when she gargles with Listerine in the morning.

[@duanethayer8716]

Why do you live with your mother inlaw? Lol joke

[@rockyp3917]

Ha ha ha 🤣

[@privatefactory1173]

The main and most important thing you didn't mention, actually this is why they are used in MotoGP, is that in motorcycles equipped with dry clutch you may use engine oil with additives that reduce friction( like regular car engine oils), hence less internal engine drag and more power!

[@haemantacharya101]

Private Factory great!

[@martijnjonkers2179]

Private Factory and easier to change out. No need to drain and add oil

[@texasinstrumentti-nspirecx5555]

Private Factory did u even watch the video, he clearly states that the fluids in the wet clutch saps some of the power.

[@muhammadkhairulafiq2917]

I have to Sneeze Sapping power and having slipping is different. This guy have another point than what the video mentioned.

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

He mentioned that in the video dude

[@hereb4theend]

my bike had a dry clutch... till I showed it pictures of a naked Kawasaki. Now it have a wetclutch

[@milan5159]

HAHAHHAA

[@josuke6131]

Wtf

[@darky799]

Did the size of exhaust increased when you did it?

[@milan5159]

@@darky799 lmao

[@Mechanicalcircus]

Sounds about right for a Kawasloppy

[@jacob5486]

dry clutches sound awesome...if you like the sound of marbles bouncing around in your cylinders.

[@motosporttouring]

I remember being at a gas station one day when this guy on a bike comes clanking in. It sounded like something was seriously wrong with it, like something horribly loose in his engine. I went over to the guy and asked him if his bike was ok, and he said yes, I love my new Ducati! I didn't know that was normal.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

+Jacob Guerra Guy with a Ducatti pulls onto the car park where we meet and the sound is horrible; like an electric drill.

[@donciak]

Horrible sound, no wait, is just a noise not a sound. positive point is that let you drive with open mind: you can't ear if motor have some problem, just let it go, and " che sarà, sarà" (lol)

[@littlechicken963]

Jacob Guerra you are right my friend . Have a 1999 996 r . With an open clutch cover . The sound is amazing . It rattles and clangs . Music to my ears .

[@chrisbleurgh7425]

Music to your ears? Was that sarcasm?

[@diazzsama]

Dry clutch sounds like domestic violence.

[@chanakyasinha8046]

Actually one sided, beaten by the rider

[@AmaanRizwan]

Hahahahah. Good one.

[@walterkersting1362]

What is wrong with guys who ride motorcycles? ( like I don’t know)...

[@lucylucy5452]

no its abuse

[@KnutHansen123]

Not on an BMW ..

[@pahwasaki9389]

do a video on dohc vs sohc engines please and do tell the maximum limit of a single cylinder please!!

[@SirJambo14]

Was just about to comment the same thing! Difference in maintenance included.

[@RudraxT]

yeah,me same

[@jellie33414]

Dhaval Bane dohc>sohc

[@afletra]

@georgle elias not necessarily true

[@andreidadula2158]

@@jellie33414 it depends upon the setup of the bike.

[@pippolacoste8547]

I actually like the "grabbiness" of the dry clutch a lot. I owned a Monster 900 and the noise was just awesome, Termi and open dry clutch makes for a very... "mechanical" feeling. True, it's rough as hell in the traffic but when you open the throttle... Also, the BMW boxer had a dry clutch till the last air-oil cooled version, just few years ago. Completely different beast tough, single huge disk compared to multi disks like the Ducati.

[@thomassessions9347]

Err, no it didn't. Both my 1100 and 1150GS have are pure air cooled and have wet clutches.

[@mr.hughes5808]

@@thomassessions9347my 96 oil head has a dry clutch.. I replaced the damn thing

[@ComandanteJ]

Dry cutch FTW! First time i heard a Ducati stopped in traffic next to my fathers car, when i was little, i fell in love with that rattling... and, of course, when the bike took off and dissapeared into the traffic with a GLORIOUS, angry sound, my love for this manufacturer was sealed, LOL.

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

nothing sounds and looks better than a ducatti but in terms of price per performance. well ... idk. if you just wanna go fast get japanese. if you wanna go fast and have stile get a ducatti. multistrada is my dream bike.

[@the.communist]

dimmacommunication vtwins have that "raw" sound thst 4 cilinders dont have

[@_baller]

Tf u love about ratlling

[@lemiwinks7794]

in town with mum a few months back, she heard a bike around the corner and said oooh i bet thats about to blow up i was like nah i bet its a duccati

[@PatRiot-]

tommy d u b b s hahahaha

[@neroghost3953]

Quick and straight to the point! Awesome video unlike others I've watched with ten minutes of nonsense talking.

[@radicaledwards3449]

I'll be honest as an expert on the subject of motorcycles, I saw the title of your channel and was ready to be depressed, but y'all done good, simple accurate descriptions of what happens.

[@scwyd6769]

I feel like people just like to say they like the sound of a dry clutch to be different. It’s like saying you like the sound of throwing pots and pans down the stairs.

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hoosierdaddy6342]

Great vid, Im one my second bike now and this channel is teaching me a lot of basic principles of motorcycles which is good because I'm definitely not a gearhead by nature. Keep'em comming!

[@gardnerdean]

Thanks for explaining the differences. I wish you had played the sound of the dry clutch for more time. That was the best part of the video but it only lasted 1~2 seconds.

[@FadainTariq]

Valve types and their adjustments please.

[@illf8ted]

Ari has the coolest job ever, not sure how he puts a helmet on over his dreds though LOL

[@crimsonking6585]

Ari Henning the highly debated subject of engine break in.

[@ericcournoyer1595]

Vids like that are what make the internet the most powerfull learning tool.

[@gardnerdean]

Thank you for explaining the differences. I wish you had played the sound of the dry clutch for more time. That was the best part of the video but it only lasted about 1 second.

[@jps8941]

Motor Guzzi is not stuck in the Stone Age they have build something that lasts it works for them. You can't be a bike manufacturer from 1921 with all that experience still using dry clutch and be a wrong thing to do, how many millions of miles has been ridden on Gazzi's with no problems whatsoever if they didn't work no one would buy the bike and the company woulda went out of business in 1925. This is a company that made racing motorcycles the first V 8 motorcycle was made by them they use wind tunnels to test the motorcycles and they are hand assembled. Don't condemn them for something that works and works well. People are still riding motor guzzis on the road from the 50s there well made, and a true pleasure to ride.

[@stephaniedigrigoli4856]

Dude you're awesome been looking for a guy like you in the Internet to explain all this

[@craighawkins5545]

Ha! Love the shout out for Guzzis. Gotta love quirky bikes.

[@Sebastian-eg5iu]

Thanks for the video! Incredibly informative while being accessible and concise. Much appreciated

[@WicakMifta]

nice content! Its interesting! I got no question for now, I guess I'll be waiting for the new video

[@axe4770]

I can’t even bare the sound of my motorcycle plastic body rattling from time to time and I had to immediately use those clear gekko tape to mask the sound. Imagine having to ride all days with a clanking noise straight from the engine is definitely gonna drive me crazy 😂

[@tonyhernandez2730]

"I think it sounds amazing" Clink clink clink clink clink clink I'll pass.

[@m1activealesis551]

suzuki made a gsxr with a dry clutch and honda made one with the nsr. There is also a suzuki tl1000r factory race bike with one as well.

[@fabiopunk1661]

MG clutch has a different design than Ducati’s so its not noisy at all. It’s tough on the hand however. It can last over 50 thousand miles. For the records I have a 916 and a 1000SP2. Thanks for the video

[@adamcurtis83]

Good clear explanation without waffle. Thanks!

[@caleb6988]

I had a Ducati 900 monster and I loved the sound of the dry clutch.

[@AmmarLegato]

OMG, I cant stop watching these episodes !

[@iandaniel4633]

Thank you. I knew that my dirt bike had a wet clutch but never knew what a dry clutch was. I think I'll stick with a wet clutch as long as I have the option.

[@Focusembedded]

My old Norton Commando runs a dry clutch in a primary chaincase. A while back I also converted the primary drive from chain to belt, and in the process I got a deeper clutch basket capable of holding one more plate and one more steel. With the belt drive, there's no chain to lubricate, so the primary chaincase is bone dry -- which is important with a dry clutch, since you don't want the oil bath for a chain getting splashed up onto the clutch's friction surfaces. Then you'll have a non-clutch in pretty short order. For years, I rode a Honda with a wet clutch, and in comparing the two, I'd say that yes, the friction zone on a dry clutch is more narrow. So it's probably not the thing for the beginning rider. It just takes a little more skill to get moving. I should add that my Honda had a six-speed transmission and a relatively "peaky" engine. The Norton has an insanely wide power band, so it only needs four gears. So I do 33% less shifting than most folks One of the biggest things I did to make the dry clutch easier to deal with was install an aftermarket hydraulic clutch release where the old cable was. For starters, that has drastically reduced the amount of adjustment needed (since there's no cable to tension). And that consistency of engagement adds some life to the clutch. The friction zone at the release lever is also slightly wider than it was with the cable. That in combination with a whole lot of vibration not getting transferred up the cable to the handle make operating the clutch easier -- although it's never going to be as easy as operating a wet clutch. Having to replace the friction surfaces more often with a dry clutch is no big deal -- particularly because when you have to do it, you don't have to open anything that's full of oil. (At least this is true on my bike since going to belt drive. If you have to keep a primary chain oiled, this might not be true.) I can pretty much be in and out of my clutch, totally rebuilding it, in under an hour. A full set of plates for my bike is about $80 (as of 2023). And typically I can get 5-6 seasons of riding out of a new clutch. So it's not an expensive proposition. The big plus, however, is being able to make adjustments to the oil used in engine and transmission without having to worry about the clutch. On a bike with separate engine and transmission cases, this is huge. I can pick the perfect oil for the engine, put my favorite gear oil in the gearbox (I can't say enough good things about Royal Purple Max Gear 75W-90), and I can not have to worry at all about how that impacts my clutch. My perfect bike (which I have now, I think) has a dry clutch and a hydraulic release mechanism. But a lot can depend on rider skill and preference.

[@widowmaker1493]

What about a slipper clutch? or like a triple plate clutch compared to dual plate clutch

[@PatRiot-]

Widow Maker why did this not get more support??? I want to know this info

[@kneadedmassage9751]

My Tacoma, my BMW R100T, my R1150R all have quiet DRY clutches. 80K miles on R100 clutch, 290,000 miles on Tacoma clutch. So, as general ststement "they dont last as long" is BS.

[@gamelord]

Ooo! I got one! Fixed (or preload adjustment only) suspension VS fully adjustable suspension for the street, whether the rider weighs 150 pounds, or 250 pounds :P Pros and cons--why is one better than the other, or if there's a "it doesn't really matter factor since you're on the street" debate. I hope this makes sense. I guess in essence traditional forks VS USD forks would be thrown in there too.

[@Mudux]

For this high a weight difference the only solution is a new spring.

[@gamelord]

Mudux Well it was just an example--not necessarily those exact weights. More like "if" it's better to have adjustable suspension depending on your weight. I'm trying to make the best sense I can lol

[@ronalp93]

yea! and normal Front forks vs Invert...

[@menom7]

I've owned bikes with BOTH kinds of front-forks!!! Honestly? I don't think there's any differences at ALL between the two,other than their "looks"!!! As they both move up and down in the same lateral way to "cushion" bumps. Both come in "adjustable" and NON-adjustable. Both have inner-springs and oil/fluids to help lubricate,cushion and keep things "cool" inside the tubes!!! Just my opinion. :)

[@VandeCristo]

+menom7 I guess all cars are more or less the same,since they have an engine (at the front or rear or in the centre), there are 4 wheels, doors,suspension etc...

[@foolspeedahead]

Grabby and less easy to modulate.... very true. My V4R has a strange sensation on very slow, tight maneuvers. Almost like a toothpick snapped and let the lever close all the way, all of the sudden.

[@viciousphantom5297]

I swore I would never own a Ducati because of the noise, but here I am riding around on one at 70 years old, people often remark on the noise of the bike, and it is a wet clutch ST3. I was researching before buying the bike and came across a review by an American guy who was quite impressed by the machine (ST3) . He remarked the best way to sum up the additional engine noise to those who were not familiar with it was "if you have a Japanese bike that sounds like a Ducati, you may have some serious issues that need attention, but if your Ducati sounds like a broken Japanese bike, that's ok because that's what it's supposed to sound like".

[@PANTYEATR1]

whoa! how did I miss this channel??? subscribed!

[@avimistry8820]

These MC Garage short clips are awesome. Not sure if it's been done yet, but could you please do one on how to clean textile gear, leather gear, and (especially) gloves? Cheers.

[@avimistry8820]

Thanks Ari. Clever me went for a wp textile jacket with alota white on in, and lets just say the white doesn't stay white for too long. I know getting leathers soaked in water isn't good for it but I've had it drenched in a downpour and it was fine so I figured a quick hose down wouldn't do much harm. Still seems okay, but I'll go with wiping it down from now on. Cheers.

[@Azlivin850]

You should do a video about speedometer error and how your R6 didn’t really go 186 mph. We need a video like that to help educate the guys who can’t seem to understand this phenomenon.

[@jet-z2r]

Great video thankyou for sharing. Always wanted to know the difference. Cheers from 🇭🇲

[@mrinalinikutty6089]

Very cool! Answer to the questions in my head for a while now!

[@brussell639]

I have to disagree about that "awesome" sound of a dry clutch. To me, it makes the bike sound like it's been poorly maintained, and is just waiting to fly apart. But to each their own.

[@incemels]

For non bikers... They sounds terrible.. but for bikers community, they can be therapeutic... Especially when we understand that sounds, is actually making a difference in power increase..

[@A-37Bdragonfly]

On my bike it’s dry and I love the sound from it

[@ethanmax3168]

I love dry clutch over wet cloth. Good vid.

[@infinitycl]

Very informative I love videos like this

[@christopherplays4931]

Forget drag and speed i just want my clutch to last long

[@barrykery1175]

I learned a lot from this simple video. I did not know that and I've been riding and working on my own bikes for the last 56 years. I always had wet clutches in all of my bikes. Great video, thanks.....Barry

[@Akshayysk]

almost 100k subscribers !! your videos always help me lot to understand my bike !! keep posting !! love from india 😊

[@faust666desrosiers]

Mechanics and hobbyist explain it better than engineers. Nice

[@paulosb7002]

very objective explanation and good english to understand... I would suggest the topic about the differences between traditional and upside down forks. Thanks

[@sergiuserban9817]

Dry clutches sound awesome! I own a ducati WITH a dry clutch myself, but I didn't know u get extra power with that

[@elle8062]

This informaton was very helpful man Good luck with your channel

[@ApexIXMR]

Thanks for the video. Never knew the differences between the two. Is that a 916? The 916 was the only motorcycle poster I had on the wall next to my Countach & F40 ones as a kid. Such a legendary bike and timelessly-beautiful design. Still holds up to today.

[@ApexIXMR]

+Ari Henning nice. What a legend that bike is.

[@m4tblz]

Is there a video, that compares normal forks and upside down ones? Also I think that video regarding brakes would be a good idea - difference between regular and radial caliper mounting. If you already made such videos than well :) my apologies.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Ari, your vids are an inspiration mate!

[@mrdilligaf1968]

Love the sound of a Ducati with a dry clutch

[@sydjafer7909]

Thankyou for the info, cleared a lot of doubts !!

[@JJLalas]

Moto Guzzi's dry clutches don't make nearly as much noise as Ducatis. And they last easily over 50.000 kms.

[@nortondlcl]

Whats the HP difference between both if on same engine ?

[@SirJambo14]

I'd imagine it being very minimal, nothing you would really notice on the street. Would be interesting to know the exact figures though!

[@onmybike8204]

if the clutch grabs, there is no more movement so also no power loss

[@stanstanxxx]

WHAT? do you even know how clutch works?

[@taznz1]

Not true unless you just stalled the bike. While it's true there is no relative movement between the input and output shalfs once the clutch is fully engaged, the whole clutch assemble is spinning. In a dry clutch there is very little drag, because the whole assemble is spinning in air. In a wet clutch the whole clutch pack is spinning in oil, that oil creates drag on the clutch pack as it moves inside the clutch housing. The power difference isn't much but in racing ever HP counts and drawbacks of dry clutches don't apply because they're just rebuild them between races.

[@LickSomeSalt]

powerloss through the drag of the oil

[@roarman75]

Great video. Clear and informative

[@johndoug4794]

Ari please talk about proper piston ring installations and clocking/gapping. Thanks!

[@genecitarella3516]

Very nicely explained big guy "Thanks"

[@ammarzaidi765]

Very informative! Thanks for the upload

[@donlaberge8345]

OY, Stuck in the Stone Age ! ;) As alway great presentation, with a good mix of facts and humour !

[@AnIdiotOnTwoWheels]

I'd like to see a come back of the dry clutches. With the modern shifters, they don't see much abuse

[@NWTejas]

Well done overview. Thank you.

[@TheSuperpod]

I ran stock wet clutch on my Panigale V4S and then switched to dry clutch from V4R with open clutch cover. It sounds seriously angry, I think I am still getting used to it. On the track when you hang off in right hand corners you hear it a lot even with ear plugs. It does take some getting used to.

[@mjordan812]

Add BMW boxer twins to your list of bikes with dry clutches.

[@crumbcake11]

Can the friction zone be utilized with a dry clutch? Or is it either engaged or disengaged?

[@sidecarcn]

It re4ally depends on the bike. I have a 1959 BMW R50 that by dad bought new that year. It had already gone around the clock once and the clutch is the original one on the bike and have never been changed. Just as the gearbox has never been open. My other BMW bikes also have dry clutches and also they have never needed replacing even after 50k plus.

[@myHombre]

2:06 how come this type of sound is fantastic?

[@saswatmishra2759]

Difference between 90 degree V4, 65 degree V4, crossplane inline 4 , classical inline 4 engine configurations

[@danofzanzibar3924]

Have you guys done radial vs bias ply tires yet? Bias ply is a little before my time automotive-wise, so I don't really know why they are still relatively common options for some bikes.

[@plexiform1973]

Can you please do a video on replacing a clutch on a 2002 Moto Guzzi V11 Scura? You explain things and show the work very well.

[@locotrucker46]

Very informative video. Thanks for posting it.

[@rolandalix6054]

liked that. how about prepping your bike for track day. safety wire VS hi temp silicone, taping, etc...

[@Fastfreddie79]

Kool vid very informative!😎👍

[@isaac2152]

Moto Guzzi is not stuck in the stone age, they have the, "If it aint broke, dont fix it" mindset.

[@stanstanxxx]

....so stuck in the stone age :D

[@manfredsmith8770]

My guess is that they think the racetrack kind of way, as much hp as possible , no compromises 😁

[@thomasbertin6521]

Isaac i

[@theodoremarakas9899]

Motorcycles that can also do farm work...lol. I use my V9 to farm potatoes

[@Wedget]

Good comment, obviously he is uninformed about the Guzzi's, and it definately adds to the character 👍👍

[@htcdezire1770]

This guy is one of the best! Just like Lemmy from RevZilla

[@Vursten1337]

Awesome, I like your videos, keep it up!

[@cbatez]

what a well explained video! thanks

[@corujariousa]

Question: I have a 1999 VFR800FI. Once stuck in traffic for several hours (no lane splitting in FL), after so much clutching the lever became so hard I could barely pull it in. I believe that is normal under those conditions but wonder if there is a way to avoid it.Thanks for the many great videos.

[@siddharthsharma8940]

Why didn't you lane split anyways? It's only illegal if a cop watches you do it Lane splitting is the main reason people buy bikes. It cuts down on commute time so much

[@corujariousa]

@@siddharthsharma8940 Actually, the laws exist despite the presence of a policeman to enforce it. I get what you mean though. I did take my chances as I could but the reason for the hrs of traffic jam was an oil tanker accident. There was already police everywhere and I was no close to any exit. I believe my clutch plates got soaked and caused the lever to be extremely hard to press. I just do not know if other bikes have the same behavior and/or if there is a way to prevent it from happening. The entire situation was out of the ordinary but I still wonder. Note: It is mindboggling to me that lane splitting is illegal in some states.

[@cmlee5577]

Recently, the replacement time of the clutch disc was over, so I was curious, so I looked for it and found that two clutch systems were installed on the Ducati. It's my scrambler, it's a 2020 model. As a result of Googling and inquiries from companies, most of the answers are that you need to open the clutch case to check which of the two is installed. Overseas is the same, and some companies say that this is a headache and there is a lot of friction with customers. That's partly because the disc price difference between the two systems is more than 100 euros. Most Ducati models older than 18 years have aptc systems and fcc is confirmed to be recent. I wonder why both systems are installed at the same time even though they are the same year.

[@robertomoestar4242]

WHICH BIKE IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADVENTURE BIKE. AND WHAT IS THE OPTIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE FOR SUCH BIKE. THNKS.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@SaurabhDe241248159892164897]

"hydraulic clutch vs cable clutch" how about a video on this???? :)

[@AngryNoodle95]

it has been 3years since this commented, any update?

[@Jay-ko3xo]

@@AngryNoodle95 video been made 2 years ago by the same dude. Search it up

[@marklarner4495]

That was awesome, to the point, no padding

[@johnslife1703]

thanks for the overview. i was hoping for a little more indepth

[@dansneyd4646]

Great vid bud

[@johnfidge2157]

you should just do a 5 minute video of the Ducati dry clutch running :)

[@sabaripandian116]

best explained. i also want to know about that number of cylinders increase affect performance . thank bro.

[@chasezas]

USD forks vs standard telescopic forks?

[@antdx316]

What does this mean? Inverted forks most likely are always better. I think the non-inverted forks are great for cost savings in some way.

[@gur262]

The usd makes it thicker on top, which can limit how far you can move the wheel left n right. Not really an issue now, but perhaps with some older frame designs

[@NanduMohan100]

Very Nice Explanation..!!!

[@faysalpathan11]

Make a video on regular bike engine maintenance please. Like valve adjustment, timing chain and stuffs like that. Thank u.

[@InvictvsNox]

Learned a lot in this vid. Great job! I'd love to see something on Yamaha's new Crossplane R1 engine and why they label the XSR/FZ09 engine a "CP3".

[@robot25530]

Very informative videos 👌👍 From India 👌

[@ProtkarshKumar]

whats the name of that 2nd bike? the one with the dry clutch

[@robertburks2126]

Ride a bike just about anywhere. Ride one to a street corner such as a.... Duc! And heads turn. I have ridden so many bikes, but none make you want to go to bed listening to the sound of a Duc, especially an older one. At first I didnt understand the "dry clutch", but now... It's all I will ever own! Hate them if you want, but wait until you ride one for a day! Amazing!